Latest Trend in Flooring: Bamboo
Friday, September 15, 2006
It didn't used to be this way, but now, whenever anyone talks about hardwood floors, they always mention bamboo. Which is sort of funny because bamboo isn't even a wood -- it's grass. But it has really been a big trend lately in replacement flooring. Why? Well, it looks good, comes in a big variety of styles, and it's very durable. Another reason it's taking off could also be that it's a very sustainable, eco-friendly material. And these days... green is good.Prices vary from $2 a square foot to more than $8. Beware some of the cheaper bamboo (look for a brand with a Klump lacquer coating, which is supposed to be the best in the industry.) There are the standard installtion options, similar to most hardwoods (they've got a snap & click variety for easy installation, plus the regular glue or nail versions.) It can come in natural (unfinished) or a stained and sealed style (finished.)
It could be a great new flooring option for you. You could save money and not leave as much of an environmental dent as you do with hardwoods.(Thanks to Lindsay over at Home Improvement Ideas for the bamboo idea!)
