These days, bamboo flooring is becoming quite popular in Australia. Well, there are some good reasons for that. Some of them are:
- Bamboo flooring is very similar to an engineered wood
- It has almost same natural beauty as any hardwood
- Durable
- Stable like plywood
If you are planning to install bamboo flooring at your home then you must seek the services of 689 Pty Ltd. who is an experienced flooring contractor in Gold Coast and has more than 15 years of experience in this field.
Let us compare bamboo flooring with engineered flooring in this post.
BAMBOO FLOORING
- By nature bamboo is a very durable material
- Bamboo strips are glued in such a way that can create more stability
- No knots will be visible
- Bamboo is known as a renewable material
- Bamboo may absorb moisture and as a result may expand or contract
- Available in many different varieties
- Prices may vary from one grade to other
- Bamboo flooring is guaranteed for 25+ years
- Bamboo is considered more environmentally friendly and the greenest flooring material
- No emission is produced during the production of bamboo flooring
- Bamboo can be an expensive material
- Bamboo flooring can be repaired if damaged by calling any timber floor sanding and polishing contractor.
- Bamboo flooring is available either in long or short strips
- Offers the more authentic look
- Available in different shades
Pros
- No movement
- Can be repaired
- Does not emit any particle
- Available in many grades and prices
Cons:
- Emit particles after installation
- Often looks less attractive due to lack of movement
ENGINEERED FLOORING
- Made out of high-grade plywood and a few knots may be visible
- May not offer as much stability as several sheets will be glued together
- Susceptible to moisture
- Visible gaps provided to offer a rustic look
- Some form of machine marking can be visible
- It may contain recycled materials but not renewable
- Retain whatever dimension it has been designed
- Often cheaper wood is used
- Warranty offered only for 10 years
- With humidity there may be warping or swelling
- It can emit some particles initially after Gold Coast flooring installation hence preferably suitable for new homes
- Less expensive in comparison with bamboo flooring
- Cannot be repaired once it gets damaged
- This flooring does not need any acclimation to the humidity of your home since it is not part of any natural environment.
- Available in longer planks
- Looks very artificial
- No much colour variation
Pros:
- Available in longer planks
- Less expensive comparatively
- Does not need any acclimation to humidity
Cons:
- No variety and looks the same throughout
- A good quality variety can be expensive
CONCLUSION
Both can be a very good alternative to solid wood flooring and based on your budget you may select your flooring.
Author’s Bio
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