Bamboo
In the next few posts (this is my first one ever) I will chat about the design side of bamboo floors, what styles are the newest, which ones are most desired as well as which are in decline. I wont go into quality differences, the sustainable element, the comparison of brands. I will touch slightly on construction of the product from time to time but only as it in some way relates to the appearance. We purchase things like wood or bamboo floors to improve the atmosphere, overall design and feeling of our homes. You may find the information I share useful as you are looking around.
Horizontal Grain Selections
Bamboo Flooring has been available for about 7 years now in North America. Just like anything styles come and go. The original floor that was imported to the U.S was Horizontal Grain in the Natural tone (the light blonde color). Next came the Horizontal Grain in the Carbonized tone (a darker brown version). As you are shopping around the Internet you will see these options. Horizontal refers to the placement of the grain within the floor plank. It is easy to spot the horizontal variety as the growth ring is very evident. Horizontal bamboo has its place but as of late it has begun to take on the stigma of an oriental theme as it so closely resembles the bamboo cane. While it is still selling everywhere, popularity of this version on the West Coast and parts of the east coast is in decline. I am still seeing alot of shipments heading to the Midwest and Southeast parts of the country. Horizontal grains in the natural colors do not lend themselves well to contemporary settings nor ultra traditional settings. They do work in eclectic, oriental theme and semi-traditional interiors. In terms of available plank sizes in the solid, there are wide versions (approx 6") as well as the standard 3 3/4" inch wide version. Plank lengths of 6' provide a higher quality appearance than those of 3' as the plank end joints are able to be more randomly staggered from plank to adjacent plank. Fortunately there are better looking options now. I will cover this some more in the next post.
In closing, I am always ready to hear any simplefloors reviews, simplefloors feedback and simplefloors complaints or raves.
In the next few posts (this is my first one ever) I will chat about the design side of bamboo floors, what styles are the newest, which ones are most desired as well as which are in decline. I wont go into quality differences, the sustainable element, the comparison of brands. I will touch slightly on construction of the product from time to time but only as it in some way relates to the appearance. We purchase things like wood or bamboo floors to improve the atmosphere, overall design and feeling of our homes. You may find the information I share useful as you are looking around.
Horizontal Grain Selections
Bamboo Flooring has been available for about 7 years now in North America. Just like anything styles come and go. The original floor that was imported to the U.S was Horizontal Grain in the Natural tone (the light blonde color). Next came the Horizontal Grain in the Carbonized tone (a darker brown version). As you are shopping around the Internet you will see these options. Horizontal refers to the placement of the grain within the floor plank. It is easy to spot the horizontal variety as the growth ring is very evident. Horizontal bamboo has its place but as of late it has begun to take on the stigma of an oriental theme as it so closely resembles the bamboo cane. While it is still selling everywhere, popularity of this version on the West Coast and parts of the east coast is in decline. I am still seeing alot of shipments heading to the Midwest and Southeast parts of the country. Horizontal grains in the natural colors do not lend themselves well to contemporary settings nor ultra traditional settings. They do work in eclectic, oriental theme and semi-traditional interiors. In terms of available plank sizes in the solid, there are wide versions (approx 6") as well as the standard 3 3/4" inch wide version. Plank lengths of 6' provide a higher quality appearance than those of 3' as the plank end joints are able to be more randomly staggered from plank to adjacent plank. Fortunately there are better looking options now. I will cover this some more in the next post.
In closing, I am always ready to hear any simplefloors reviews, simplefloors feedback and simplefloors complaints or raves.
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