Bamboo Flooring Brisbane

Bamboo is a very durable flooring product. What a lot of people don’t know is that bamboo is, in fact, a member of the grass family, as opposed to a conventional timber. It typically grows in wet environments and is more water-resistant than many other timbers. Because of these properties, some people even choose to put bamboo flooring in their bathrooms.

However, bamboo still shares many of the same properties as regular timber. This means that it can absorb water. If bamboo or timber flooring absorbs water, the results can be quite damaging. The bamboo will swell, causing the flooring to buckle and warp and split.

At Bennetts Carpets, we recommend wiping up any spills on your bamboo flooring immediately. Similarly, we do not advise using bamboo flooring in your bathroom. Bathroom floors are prone to getting wet—it is inevitable. In all likelihood, this will result in your bamboo floors buckling or warping over time. The consequences are simply not worth the risk. If you do have any questions about suitable flooring products for your bathroom, then let us know. We have a wide range of flooring materials on offer, and the experience to back up our advice. With Bennetts, you can rest assured that you are getting the best flooring solution possible.

Bamboo is a species of grass, even though it is harder than a lot of regular timbers. What this means is that bamboo grows far more rapidly than hardwood timbers do. Bamboo takes 5-6 years to reach full maturity, while some hardwood trees can take more than 50! With such a rapid growth and maturity cycle, bamboo can be harvested very sustainably. This is enhanced even further by its complex root system. When bamboo is harvested, the roots do not die. Instead, they continue to grow more bamboo. This means that bamboo is produced in very large volumes, over very short periods of time.

Not only is this great news for the environment, but also for your wallet. Because producers can harvest bamboo relatively easily, it is quite a cheap flooring product. This contrasts with a lot of mature hardwoods, which are beyond many homeowners’ budgets. As bamboo grows primarily in wet parts of the world, it is quite a hard and water-resistant material. This means it is durable and less likely to sustain water damage than many other timbers. It also has a sleek, stylish and modern appearance. Bamboo flooring is far paler than hardwood timbers. This is appealing to homeowners who are looking for a sleek modern look for their flooring.

Yes, bamboo flooring can be sanded. Just like hardwood floors, bamboo can undergo sanding and refinishing, provided the original factory finish is fully removed.

However, the number of times it can be sanded depends on the quality of the bamboo product. For example, strand-woven bamboo flooring can generally endure multiple refinishing processes.

It’s important to note that due to the unique coating and finish of bamboo boards, refinishing may result in a different appearance compared to the original floor.

At Bennetts Carpets, we offer a range of maintenance services. Our experts can also provide you with professional advice on how to maintain your bamboo flooring, to minimise any damage.

Yes, bamboo flooring can be installed over existing tiles. The floating floor method is commonly recommended for this type of installation, though the direct stick method is also possible, depending on the condition of the tiles. For the best results, it is essential to ensure that the tiles are secure and that the surface is flat. 

It’s also worth noting that installation over tiles can raise the overall floor height, which may require adjustments to door clearances.

Yes, bamboo floors can be refinished. After sanding down the factory finish, any style of finish can be reapplied. The refinishing process is similar to that for hardwood, although it may require attention to beveled edges to ensure evenness. Bamboo floors that have been properly refinished can retain their beauty and functionality for many years.