Denver Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo Flooring Performance in Colorado

Bamboo flooring is gaining popularity in Denver and Colorado Springs.  It's a "green" product, nice looking, and has a good story.  There are some things to be aware of when shopping for bamboo flooring for a Colorado home.  Not all bamboo flooring is created equal.

About Our Custom Bamboo Floors (Denver Bamboo)

Denver Bamboo flooring is manufactured and milled for Colorado.  There are no shortcuts taken when manufacturing Denver Bamboo.  The drying process particularly is one of the most important, if not the most important aspect of choosing a bamboo for the high altitude of Colorado.

Denver bamboo is designed to be installed over any subfloor.  That means quality.  Quality in the bamboo canes that are selected and quality in the manufacturing process.  Remember, you get what you pay for when it comes to most flooring whether it be carpet, wood, or bamboo.

How Denver Bamboo Does It

Bamboo strips are cut from whole bamboo canes and are boiled to remove sugars and preserve the wood (or bamboo).  Only premium quality strips are selected for manufacturing of Denver Bamboo, while the lower quality strips are typically sold to discount flooring providers selling an inferior bamboo floor at a lower price (sometimes much lower).

After about 15 days of treatment and drying, a final moisture content of 6% - 8% is achieved to ensure optimum stability.  Whether you choose to nail, glue, or float, Denver Bamboo's tongue and groove system make every floor installation a breeze.

The Difference between Strand and Organic Bamboo

What is Strand Woven Bamboo? Strand woven bamboo flooring takes regular bamboo flooring one step further, to make a stronger, higher quality, and nicer looking flooring. It is made through a special manufacturing process, using bamboo shoots that are four to six years old. First, the shoots of bamboo are cut into long strips. These strips are boiled and ground down even further by a machine. Once dried, they are heated to a high temperature and woven together (hence strand woven bamboo). The woven bamboo is then put under very high pressure and laminated using a non-toxic, water resistant resin. This seals the bamboo flooring, adding to its strength, and making it more resistant to moisture.

Strand woven bamboo can be found in numerous shades, ranging from natural bamboo color to a fairly dark shade. The grain and “pattern” will vary slightly from each batch, so it is recommended to keep that in mind. Bamboo flooring can be installed in any room of one´s house. However, it is important to note that if bamboo gets wet and is not dried quickly, the wood can swell and will no longer sit properly. Furthermore, if you decide to install bamboo flooring in a bathroom, it will not usually be covered by warranty.

What is the difference regular bamboo flooring and strand woven bamboo flooring?

The main difference between the two is in how the plant is processed. As mentioned above, in strand woven bamboo the plant is shredded into small fibers which are then heated and compressed by high pressure. This makes strand woven bamboo flooring far more durable than regular bamboo flooring. Of course, it also makes it more expensive.  They also look slightly difference, but both can be very aesthetically pleasing. Keep in mind that strand woven is more compact, and is therefore a little harder to work with as well.

Colorado Carpet & Flooring, Inc.

1626 W Colorado Ave #200, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

(719) 302-3466

 

Colorado Carpet & Flooring, Inc.

800 S Ogden Street, Denver, CO 80209

(303) 762-0100

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