Bursting 8 Myths about Arrow Bamboo Flooring

Bursting 8 Myths about Arrow Bamboo Flooring Arrow bamboo flooring is becoming a popular choice for homeowners, architects and commercial developers because of its eco-friendliness, strength, durability and costeffectiveness. But few people do not like to go for this type of flooring because of few myths and misconceptions they have about this material.

Top myths about bamboo flooring are 1. Soft: The first generation bamboo flooring launched in 1990s was soft and had a bad reputation but the later versions are far more durable and hard, similar to vinyl plank flooring in Melbourne. An evolution of manufacturing process has brought this change.

2. Scratches easily: Low cost bamboo flooring with a poor finish would face this problem. Good quality bamboo flooring that has few layers of aluminum oxide finish is extremely scratch resistant.

3. Contains formaldehyde: Low quality bamboo flooring would release the natural occurring chemical that can be harmful to humans. A standard quality of bamboo would not have this problem.

4. Unstable: Like any other hardwood flooring, bamboo expands by absorbing humidity and shrinks when air becomes dry. Proper acclimating the flooring before installation would rule out this problem.

5. Not eco-friendly: Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth and regenerating it would only take six months. SO this material is a completely eco-friendly material.

6. Not a good choice for commercial complex: In fact bamboo flooring is a good choice for commercial place where there is more traffic. This floor offers a great look and holds up very well.

7. Cannot be installed over concrete: The flooring can surely be installed over concrete. A layer of concrete vapor barrier should be applied to prevent mold, mild-dew and other moisture related issues.

8. Cannot be glued: Bamboo flooring is installed by different techniques like glue down, floating and nailing. Glue down is the most commonly used method.

These facts about bamboo would help you to clear the myths and enjoy the benfits of theis beautiful flooring.