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Bamboo flooring is a growing and popular trend. As an imported staple from Japan, North American consumers have been opting for bamboo more and more in recent years. Bamboo is actually a grass, not a wood, and it's a popular alternative to hardwood or wood laminate floors. Why choose bamboo, and what are the benefits of bamboo flooring? With bamboo, for the most part, a homeowner can get just as beautiful of a look, plus easier installation, lower cost for materials, and environmentally-friendly benefits. First, bamboo is known for it's strength and durability, allowing it to support many times it's weight. It is stronger than many hardwood floors. It is nearly unbreakable, and buyers are often able to get a 25-year warranty on a bamboo floor. Plus, because it's a plant, it is resistant to moisture and is less likely to develop water stains from spills. The type of processing can affect the strength, such as strand-woven bamboo, whose processing makes it stronger than traditional bamboo. The finish also makes a difference. Bamboo with a Klumpp-brand finish and bamboo with a semi-gloss finish is stronger than bamboo with an aluminum oxide or satin coat finish. The beautiful and unique look of bamboo is due to its uniformity of color. Bamboo is available in a huge range of colors, from almost white to very dark, and the finish is available in high-gloss, semi-gloss, and matte. Bamboo is relatively easy to install; it can be glued, nailed, or left as a so-called "floating floor." It doesn't require the same cutting tools as harder woods like oak and mahogany; mostly hand tools. The potential for a homeowner to install it themselves can be a big money saver. Bamboo doesn't need to be installed over any particular type of sub-floor; an inexpensive plywood is sufficient. Some can even be installed directly onto a concrete sub-floor.
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