Information about Bamboo Floors

Information about Bamboo Floors

Article Written by : Healthy Landscapes If you’re in the market for new floors or just always considering your options, you should take a look at bamboo floors. Keep reading for more information on bamboo floors. The first thing you’ll notice about bamboo floors is simply how different they look. While they resemble hardwood floors the most, their grain and texture is completely unique. This will depend a lot on the type of bamboo flooring you choose, of course. Strand bamboo flooring is a variety many people like. It’s actually a composite of the byproducts from processing other bamboo. The fragments are pressure treated and heated so they synthesize. The result is bamboo flooring that has a grain which almost swirls, as opposed to going horizontal or...

Why Formaldehyde Should be Reduced in Bamboo Flooring

Why Formaldehyde Should be Reduced in Bamboo Flooring

Article written by : Valley Furniture Havre Formaldehyde is made up of a H2CO compound and can possibly used as an adhesive in the production of lower quality bamboo flooring materials. When bamboo flooring is manufactured, bamboo shafts are cut into thin strips and treated in borax for insects and vermin. After boiling, it is shredded or layered under high heat and pressures to create blocks or planks. Whether shredded into a block that can be cut, or glued together in layers, adhesive must be used to keep the materials together. Strong adhesives are necessary to maintain the durability of a bamboo plank, but formaldehyde is an adhesive that should be avoided during the manufacturing of bamboo flooring. Many wholesale bamboo flooring sellers are importers and not...