BAMBOO
BAMBOO IS ONE OF THE WORDS FASTEST GROWING AND MOST PLENTIFUL PLANTS HAS A HARDNESS RATING EVEN HIGER THAN JARRA, AND IN RECENT TIMES IT HAS EMERGED AS A MAJOR STEP FORWARED IN CONTEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL FLOORING HOLISTIC PREMIUM BAMBOO FLOORING IS MADE FROM SUSTANABLE BAMBOO PLANTATIONS . IT IS NOT CUT FROM VALUABLE OLD GROWTH FORESTS OR TAKEN FROM OUR PRECIOUS RAINFORESTS AND IS THEREFORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY. UNLIKE SOME TIMBER FLOORING, BAMBOO FLOORING UNLIKE SOME TIMBER FLOORING COMES READY FOR USE BECAUSE EVERY INDVIVIDUAL HARD WEARING PLANK IS MACHINED AND FINISHED WITH A CERAMIC BASED SEMI GLOSS COATING
Bamboo is a great alternative to a hardwood floor. A relative newcomer to the laminated timber floor scene, it is harder than timber, has an unlimited lifespan if cared for properly and is environmentally friendly.
The unique thing about this natural resource is that it’s a grass and therefore contains cellulose fibers, so it doesn’t absorb moisture, which means you avoid the problem of floor expansion and contraction.
Because bamboo is moisture resistant, it doesn’t rot, and is therefore 99% termite safe. Bamboo does not harbour the condition for termites to thrive, making it an ideal choice for all homes, but especially those in damp areas want to enjoy the beauty of wooden floors, but are concerned about possible termite problems.
Imported from China, bamboo is seen as the answer to a worldwide shortage of timber and other hardwoods. It can be grown and harvested in three to four years, which is a very short period of time when compared to alternative. It also produces four to five times the biomass of a typical hardwood tree, and achieves great height and thickness in an extremely short time. As such, its use as a flooring material has far less impact on the environment.
If you hate the fuss accompanied with having a new floor laid, bamboo is the answer as the floorboards are imported ready to be laid.
Bamboo floorboards consist of three strips glued together to form a strong floorboard which is tongue-and-grooved, and end-matched for ease of installation.
The boards are also pre-sanded and coated in polyurethane and UV curing so you avoid the messy sanding process and the lengthy waiting periods for the coatings to dry. Already polished, there’s no mess to clean up and no dangerous fumes to content with.
Bamboo can be fixed to any surface including concrete but it is a good idea to use battens because they provide ventilation and life the floor off the hard concrete, which can also give added therapeutic benefits for those who suffer from hip, knee or ankle problems. It is fast becoming the floor of choice for architects and designers for its unique textures and colours. But beware; there are cheap imitations on the market. Make sure you go to a reputable retailer to ensure you get a floor you will love for life
BAMBOO
MAMBOO IS ONE OF THE WORDS FASTEST GROWING AND MOST PLENTIFUL PLANTS HAS A HARDNESS RATING EVEN HIGER THAN JARRA, AND IN RECENT TIMES IT HAS EMERGED AS A MAJOR STEP FORWARED IN CONTEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL FLOORING HOLISTIC PREMIUM BAMBOO FLOORING IS MADE FROM SUSTANABLE BAMBOO PLANTATIONS . IT IS NOT CUT FROM VALUABLE OLD GROWTH FORESTS OR TAKEN FROM OUR PRECIOUS RAINFORESTS AND IS THEREFORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY. UNLIKE SOME TIMBER FLOORING, BAMBOO FLOORING UNLIKE SOME TIMBER FLOORING COMES READY FOR USE BECAUSE EVERY INDVIVIDUAL HARD WEARING PLANK IS MACHINED AND FINISHED WITH A CERAMIC BASED SEMI GLOSS COATING
Bamboo is a great alternative to a hardwood floor. A relative newcomer to the laminated timber floor scene, it is harder than timber, has an unlimited lifespan if cared for properly and is environmentally friendly.
The unique thing about this natural resource is that it’s a grass and therefore contains cellulose fibers, so it doesn’t absorb moisture, which means you avoid the problem of floor expansion and contraction.
Because bamboo is moisture resistant, it doesn’t rot, and is therefore 99% termite safe. Bamboo does not harbour the condition for termites to thrive, making it an ideal choice for all homes, but especially those in damp areas want to enjoy the beauty of wooden floors, but are concerned about possible termite problems.
Imported from China, bamboo is seen as the answer to a worldwide shortage of timber and other hardwoods. It can be grown and harvested in three to four years, which is a very short period of time when compared to alternative. It also produces four to five times the biomass of a typical hardwood tree, and achieves great height and thickness in an extremely short time. As such, its use as a flooring material has far less impact on the environment.
If you hate the fuss accompanied with having a new floor laid, bamboo is the answer as the floorboards are imported ready to be laid.
Bamboo floorboards consist of three strips glued together to form a strong floorboard which is tongue-and-grooved, and end-matched for ease of installation.
The boards are also pre-sanded and coated in polyurethane and UV curing so you avoid the messy sanding process and the lengthy waiting periods for the coatings to dry. Already polished, there’s no mess to clean up and no dangerous fumes to content with.
Bamboo can be fixed to any surface including concrete but it is a good idea to use battens because they provide ventilation and life the floor off the hard concrete, which can also give added therapeutic benefits for those who suffer from hip, knee or ankle problems. It is fast becoming the floor of choice for architects and designers for its unique textures and colours. But beware; there are cheap imitations on the market. Make sure you go to a reputable retailer to ensure you get a floor you will love for life
The Story of Bamboo
Long used for flooring in China and Japan, bamboo has
only become popular in the West since the mid-1990s. In
demand by home owners and architects alike, it is valued
primarily for its sustainability, durability in use, and stylish
appearance.
Technically a grass, bamboo is one of the world’s fastest
growing and strongest plants, and can be harvested every
3 to 7 years. With a history spanning more than 5,000
years, it is prized in China for its adaptability and versatility,
and is found in many applications from Chinese medicine
to construction scaffolding and architectural furnishings.
Strong and durable, Bamboo’s long life makes it a Chinese
symbol of longevity.
The Sustainable Alternative
Bamboo is much more renewable than timber. It requires
less space to grow, and can be harvested significantly
quicker, with minimal environmental impact. Embelton
Bamboo is sourced only from well managed bamboo
forests, without threat to local wildlife, including China’s
much loved Panda population.
Bamboo flooring
– Tough for the Australian Climate
Harder than most Australian timbers, Bamboo creates
a tough surface layer resistant to stains and scratches.
Furthermore, HOLISTIC Bamboo is engineered to a very
high density, providing excellent stability underfoot. As
bamboo is a grass and not a timber, it is less prone to
cupping, checking, contraction and expansion, making it
very reliable and suitable for any installation. It is also highly
resistant to diseases, insects and temperature variations,
making it an excellent floor to deal with Australia’s often
harsh climate.
For the environmentally conscious, it is the easy choice – a
high performance long life floor, from one of nature’s most
rapidly renewable resources.
HOLISTIC Bamboo
– Engineered to Perfection
It is the strand woven manufacturing process which ensures
the high density, hardness and stylish appearance of
HOLISTIC Bamboo.
Using the finest quality raw material, individually selected
and conditioned strips of bamboo are laid horizontally and
compressed under very high load to create the 14mm
thick boards from which the floor is cut. Whether the raw
material is naturally coloured or pre-carbonised to produce
the attractive darker coffee toned flooring, manufacture is
subject to frequent quality checking to ensure that density
and moisture content remain well controlled at all stages of
the process.
HOLISTIC Bamboo is pre-finished with 6 layers of UV cured
coating to further enhance scratch resistance, and the boards
simply lock together making installation quick and easy,
allowing the floor to be laid and walked on in the same dayEnvironmentally Friendly
Re-grows much faster than timber, with minimal
environmental impact when harvested – bamboo is the
ultimate sustainable floor.
Tough
Bamboo is extremely durable (Janka surface hardness
rating of 15 – harder than most timbers), making it equally
suitable for families with young children and pets, or large
commercial installations with heavy foot traffic.
Cost Effective
Because bamboo is harder than timber, a well maintained
bamboo floor will last longer, yielding useful savings over
the full life of the floor.
Well Engineered
HOLISTIC Bamboo Floors are produced using modern
strand-woven technology to enhance durability and
performance
Excellent Stability
Manufactured to a density greater than most Australian
hardwoods, HOLISTIC Bamboo floors are more stable, and
less prone to dents and scratches.
Easy Installation
Individual floor boards simply click together with a patented
locking system, making installation quick and easy.
Pre-finished
Coated with 6 layers of an advanced UV cured acrylic
coating, the high quality finish allows the floor to be installed
and walked on in the same day.
25 year Guarantee
For peace of mind, a correctly installed fl
