Habitat Bamboo Horizontal & Vertical Grain Options The difference between vertical and horizontal grain types are in appearance. Personal preference dictates the choice for you.
The Horizontal grain refers to a wider slat in the floorboard. Boards in the horizontal grain become a striking decorative element, both visually appealing and comfortable. The horizontal grain is well suited for rooms where relaxing and entertaining demand equal time. Smooth slats with tonal variation pair exceptionally with the widest range of design themes.
The Vertical grain option features narrower slats turned on side. Vertical grain boards take form in the combination of graceful clusters of slats distinctly sliced in a narrow fashion. After careful shaping, lathing and sanding, a minimalist glimpse of the side or "Vertical" part of the bamboo cane results. Known for its versatility, the sleek board appearance of the Vertical Grain spans all design themes from traditional to ultra contemporary.
Carbonized or Natural color?
The Carbonized option is created using a simple steaming process. The carbonized tone is prized for its earthen color palette and whimsical tone variation. Rich tones of chocolate brown fill the home with comfortable warmth and an understated formality. The carbonized pieces complement an eclectic array of wood tones from light maple to the darkest of walnut, thanks to their chocolate brown base tone. Designing with color just became a little easier as well.
The Natural color option provides an illuminating variation of neutral tones, versatile enough for use in any decor. The expressive board-to-board tone variation gives you unlimited design potential. Feel free to fill your world with color; just leave your inhibitions at the door. The neutral brushed canvas "every-day-shade" of the natural bamboo provides the perfect platform for the introduction of various design and color themes.
Bamboard Solid 3' Bamboo features:
Regenerative. At harvest, the bamboo stalks are cut and the root systems are left in tact. Naturally, and quickly the Moso Bamboo plant begins to regrow new stalks. It takes roughly 5 years for the replacement stalks to mature to the point of harvest once again. This process continues, building materials manufactured from bamboo are among the greenest options available.
Durability. Bamboo offers a Hardness rating comparable to that of other species commonly used for flooring such as Oak and Maple. The moisture stability of the product allows for flexible installation methods such as direct glue down over concrete or traditional nail down on wood. Install bamboo in virtually any room in your house. With both the Natural and Carbonized versions, the color on the surface is the same color all the way to the core. This means if scratches, dents, orgouges do occur, they are less noticeable and easier to repair. Compare the concept to the radish, where the color of the surface is different from the core, and the carrot, where the color stays consistent all the way through.
Finishing Touch. The level ofsheen is satin glow. Scratch resistant Aluminum Oxide Finishes are not just durable, they provide one of the clearest surface coatings available. This allows for the detail of the grain to show through. Each layer is individually cured with Ultra Violet light. Beautiful finish depth combined with No-wax easy daily maintenance is the result.Top-quality materials and exacting construction standards ensure thelasting performance of Habitat Bamboo's Bamboard Solid 3' floors.
Certified. The factory is ISO 9000 certified.
Q. Does the bamboo flooring come with t-molding and molding to make stairs out of it as well?
A.Yes, we stock a complete line of flooring trim as well as wall base andquarter round. Stair nosing is available. The stair nose is a flushmount with a groove in the back that meets up to the tongue of theboard. Allavailable in both vertical and horizontal grain types in carbonized andnatural tones.
Q. Can I glue this floor directly down to concrete?
A.Yes, this is one of the few solid floors that can be glued directlydown to concrete. The other solid floor that can be glued down is thePassport I exotic collection on this site.
Q. Bamboo is supposed to be a grass, how hard can it be?
A.Bamboo has an official Janka rating that puts it a little harder thanoak, about the same as maple. This means it is about average in termsof hardness. Really hard woods that do not show dents as easily areexotic species like Brazilian Walnut, Argentine Cherry, BrazilianCherry, Santos Mahogany, and so on. There is also a new exotic bambooflooring option by Premium Green called Strand Woven with a Jankahardness rating that is the same as Brazilian Walnut. Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring versions havea 3000 PSI Janka rating and are extremely hard to dent, a green option and look amazing.
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