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Determining what flooring you want in your home requires you to look through a few different options. One of the first decisions you have to make is whether you want carpeting or a hard floor. If you want a hard floor, you have to decide whether your home will have tile, laminate, or wood flooring. Individuals who choose wood flooring may have to determine whether they want bamboo wood flooring or hardwood flooring.
ImproveNet can help you to find out about each option. Connect with professionals who can install bamboo flooring.
What Is Better, Bamboo Or Hardwood Flooring?
Choosing between bamboo and hardwood flooring will usually come down to personal preference and budget. There are some significant differences between these two options, so you need to ensure you think carefully about what you want for each room in your home.
Some homeowners choose one flooring type to use throughout the home. Others take things on a room-by-room basis. Determining which of those methods you’re going to use can help you make the decision about what you want in your home.
Bamboo wood flooring is typically more durable than hardwood floors. The bamboo is usually less costly to use, which is beneficial if you’re going to put new flooring throughout the home. Hardwood floors are a bit more difficult to care for. Bamboo floors are an eco-friendlier option since bamboo is much more sustainable than hardwood.
Choosing Bamboo Wood Floors
There are a few considerations to think about if you’re going to lay bamboo floors in your home. You’ll have to determine what type of bamboo flooring you want. Engineered and solid are the two primary options.
The engineered planks usually snap together, so they are a better option for do-it-yourself installation. Solid planks are a bit less expensive, but they will take longer to install if you want to complete the job yourself.
You need to decide on the color of the flooring. There are many different shades that range from very light to incredibly dark. Some have a look that’s akin to stained hardwood. Because the floor is a major design component in every room, be sure you think about this carefully.
The thickness of the bamboo flooring is another point to consider. Some people think thicker is better, but this isn’t the case with bamboo flooring. The ideal thickness for bamboo floors is ½-inch thick. This provides you with optimal durability and foot feel. This is true for both engineered and solid bamboo flooring.
How To Clean Bamboo Floors
Bamboo floors are easy to clean. You can sweep them up when there are crumbs and other debris on them. Using a bamboo floor cleaner with a spray mop can help lift sticky or dirty spots off the floor to help keep them looking their best. If you choose a mid- to high-quality bamboo floor, you won’t have to worry about the fading or discoloration that’s possible when you have a low-quality floor.
Whether you have engineered bamboo flooring, natural bamboo flooring, or bamboo laminate flooring, you shouldn’t have to do much to them. These floors don’t require any special waxing or sealants. They are one of the more durable flooring options, which makes them ideal for homes where pets and children live.
Bamboo Flooring Cost
The average cost of bamboo flooring is between $2 and $7 per square foot. This makes it one of the more affordable options. The low cost is due in part to how quickly bamboo grows. The good news is that you don’t have to worry about the floor wearing out quickly. Bamboo is durable, so it's perfect for homeowners who want a long-lasting option.
When you’re reviewing the available bamboo flooring choices, pay close attention to the quality, especially if you’re using it in a high traffic area of your home. Low-quality bamboo flooring can be damaged, including dented and scratched, through regular use. Using a higher quality option can help to ensure the flooring will last as long as possible, since the bamboo is usually dense and strong.
Some cheap bamboo flooring options might contain formaldehyde. Reviewing the packaging information can help you determine if this is the case. You can increase the chance of avoiding formaldehyde by choosing a mid- to high-grade bamboo flooring.
Bamboo Flooring Installation
Many homeowners opt to have bamboo flooring installation handled by the professionals instead of trying to do it themselves. It’s a good idea to get at least three estimates for completing home improvement projects. ImproveNet makes it easy to get estimates.
Simply enter the requested information to be connected to professionals who can provide you with an estimate. Once you know what professional you’re going to work with, you can take the next steps to get the project started.
