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I know this has been mentioned several times on K-web and most people on there had problems with the flooring. Has anyone on the East side tried using the bamboo flooring? We are planning to use it in the master suite so will will not be in a huge gigantic area. Would this help with the cupping problems?
We are planning ceramic tile and slate for other areas of the house. And maybe a faux terrazzo in the kitchen. Yes David M, I am still saving in my change jar in hopes of real terrazzo but that seems quite unlikely.
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My neighbors up the road put in bamboo flooring in their entire house last year, then left for a couple months. When they got back it was completely black, from sooty mold. It cleaned up alright, after a lot of scrubbing and waxing, but they said never again would they use it. It also is cupping from the humidity.
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Here is some info on Bamboo flooring that some may enjoy. I've heard the only downside is like new crpeting it releases formaldehyde while its new, from the glue resins used in the laminating process.
GoTo
www.bamboofloors.net/
Supposedly more durable than most hardwood floors ??
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Not all bamboo floors are equal. It is important to select a dealer that can assist you with matching the material with the location. We offer a new bamboo product called strand-woven. It is far more durable, mold resist and stable than any other wood or bamboo product available. There is no odor; all our products are created with non-toxic materials. Please visit our web site at
www.hilobamboo.com to learn more about this remarkable new product. Our quality and prices are the best in the state of Hawaii, guaranteed. Mahalo, HiloBamboo.
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Hey hilobamboo! I think I spoke to you by phone recently regarding the diff. between your product and that offered by HD -your laugh told me all I needed to hear. Having read posts of horror stories about the use of bamboo flooring, I was wondering just what is the diff. between horizontal cut solid bamboo (is there any $2.75 clearance left,incidentally?) and the heavy duty strand wooven which is higher priced and suitable for commercial use? Also is this padded already or will we need additional materials between the wood and flooring?
I talk and here lately post alot. If this stuff is REALLY as good as you say, I will be one of your biggest advertisers as we have our heart set on some sort of bamboo flooring but don't want to wind-up with a giant headache. Thanks for any and all info. Pam2 (Pam3 is also Mella as of today)
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In my Experience Verticle Bamboo does not cup like the horizontal and is Just as pretty.
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Aloha Pam, nice to 'hear' from you! There is a very small amount of the horizontal cut material left. I might bring some more in later this spring but plan on concentrating our marketing for the strand material because it looks much better and is far more stable and tougher than any other bamboo product, and the price I can offer can't be beat because I'm a direct importer.
I have several boards from open boxes gettng kicked around the shop and they are all doing pretty well. The material is shipped on pallets that are made of this stuff. I took a hammer to one of the boards from the pallet and all it did was leave a shiny spot where I hit it, not even a dent. I had to run it over with my 12,000 pound forklift to crack it, it's really tough!
As for the installation, please work closely with your installer on this one. The method of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor. The strand-woven material can be nailed, glued to floated. A moisture sealer and/or poly-barrier on top of the subfloor is necessary for any wood floor installation (not just bamboo). The lack of an adequate moisture barrier is probably the biggest reason for hardwood installation failures in the past.
Please visit my website at:
www.hilobamboo.com or eMail me at hilobamboo@hotmail.com with your questions or comments. Thank you for supporting local businesses.
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Wow! That is tough stuff. The installer would be me and my husband so we will need to learn the ropes as far as proper installation. Do you have any customers here on the big island that may be willing to share their experience with me?
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One of my customers got dinged by building dept for the use of 2x6 eucalyptus T & G instead of 4 x 8 3/4" subfloor ply T & G. Any one got stats on the strength - Bldg Dep said no stats on it so wouldnt pass but all the builders, two architects, and my boss, Argus who checked with a supplier all said way way more strength than what is required. (it was to be set on 2x12 16" OC)
I am kinda curious about this (arch did say he would sign off on it but customer was too worried to continue).
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HiloBamboo I soaked the sample (woven carbonized) overnight in a bowl of water and it looked fine this morning, did not seem to absorb the water, I placed it on my window sil and we'll see how it looks when I get home tonight. I have beaten it and thrown it about. So far so good, refs would be good though.
Also, I love the look and richness of the carbonized woven!
Aloha
