Bamboo is a type of wood flooring. Bamboo is one of the more durable and least expensive wood floors. It is also considered a "green" floor. It comes in many finishes but some people don't like the natural knots that come with bamboo.
There are great benefits to having bamboo flooring. A few would be it's lightweight and easy to clean, comes in many different varieties, and is a very green wood floor as bamboo grows back very fast compared to other woods.
If the oak is down solid and no buckles, you can staple or glue most Bamboo over a suitable wood floor.. PLEASE check with the maker of teh Bamboo so you dont get blindsided.
You'll need wood glue to install any sort of bamboo flooring.
No, bamboo is a type of wood floor, similar to engineered woods in which layers of wood are pressed together. Laminate contains a resin/wood/composite base over which a layer of laminate (plastic) has been applied.
"Wood" is a general term. Many different types of wood are made in engineered flooring. Bamboo is generally considered to be soft. People express problems with scratching. Although this can be true with some types of wood as well. Assuming the engineered wood and bamboo flooring are the same quality as far as their construction, the next thing you need to do is refer to is the Janka Hardness scale. See how the species of wood rates in comparison to bamboo. Many sales people have been misinformed about the property of bamboo. It is a great looking floor, but has its disadvantages too.
Yes, you can sand and refinish a bamboo floor much like you would any other wood floor. Bamboo has a very low burn temperatures. Most manufactures recommend professional refinishing because of this.
Because bamboo is a wood and wood floats.
Because bamboo is a wood and wood floats.
Bamboo is popular because it is lightweight, comes in a neutral color and is a renewable resource. Bamboo grows faster than other wood and can be used for a slightly cushioned floor.
There are many benefits to owning wooden tables. Wooden tables are easier to maintain, they can be easily modified, and their value can increase over time.
Bamboo flooring is long lasting, is good for allergy sufferers, is easy to clean and is generally less expensive than other wood-based flooring options.