Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo is a natural grass that is available in over 650+ varieties and its growth in 4-5 years is comparable to the growth of normal trees in a span of about 50 years. In spite of being a grass, methods have been developed to form laminates of bamboo that are stronger than wood and a lot more durable. This has promoted the use of bamboo in areas such as flooring, furniture, etc. Normal laminates of bamboo are formed by sandwiching mortar between strands of bamboo. The function of bamboo is similar to the function of steel in reinforced cement concrete structures; it gives tensile strength to the structure.

Another form that has recently come forth is the strand woven bamboo structure. Strands of bamboo are cut and boiled. Then it is allowed to dry and the ends are milled. These strands are then flattened under pressure and are ready for use. These strands can be interwoven to make any kind of structures. Strand woven bamboo baskets, vases, etc. are quite common. The baskets and vases made out of bamboo grass boast a rich look and a very appealing texture and feel. Strand woven bamboo vases are sold as designer vases on a number of online stores sin varying sizes and shapes. Strand woven bamboo baskets are easily available in the market or even they can be ordered online. Apart from serving their functional purpose, they have the advantage of being distinguished and unconventional.

But the most important application is probably in flooring. Strand woven bamboo is glued together by an adhesive that also gives it protection against moisture and increases the durability. This strand woven bamboo is then used as flooring. It has very good look and the texture is very attractive. It comes in 2 colors, blondish cream and dark amber color. Both colors are very appealing. The feel of the flooring beats the feel of even oak wood flooring. This special feel comes from the interwoven strand structure.

High quality strand woven bamboo flooring comes with precisely cut strands arranges in exactly parallel lines and interwoven together. The lines add to the visual appeal and give a rich look to the floor. The cost of such a bamboo floor is less than that of conventional wooden floor and the durability is also higher. The durability comes from the tongue and groove design. The laminates formed after interweaving are capable of sustaining high pressures.

Apart from the visual appeal and the rich texture, strand woven bamboo floor are an environmentally responsible choice. Bamboo can be cultivated like a crop and grows at very rapid rate. Controlled production of bamboo and a judicious choice by customers can help to reduce deforestation. This way one can contribute in a small way to the environment.

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