Bamboo flooring is all the rage right now. It should come as no big surprise either – in fact, because it grows so rapidly and it is easy to “farm,” bamboo flooring is completely sustainable. And in an age when going green is not only the right thing to do for our own well being, but also for the fragile earth we live on, choosing bamboo for your new floor is a very commendable choice. Add the fact that bamboo makes an incredibly beautiful and durable floor surface, and it just makes even more sense.
Perhaps the best news is that bamboo flooring is not only affordable, but it’s a breeze to install too! Installing floating bamboo flooring is a fairly simple task for both professionals and handy do-it-yourselfers alike. However, there are a few things you should know first before jumping head first into the project.
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Installing tile in a bathroom is well worth the effort in so many ways. It looks great, it’s durable and can stand the test of time, and thanks to its easy to install nature, many homeowners even find that doing the installation themselves is an enjoyable weekend project. Here are six of the best reasons for installing tile in a bathroom…
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There’s nothing quite as beautiful as richly detailed hardwood flooring in a home. It’s no wonder the hardwood craze has taken off so rapidly over the last decade or so – people just love the look, feel, and durability of wood flooring in their homes. Before we discuss the basics of installing hardwood flooring, there is a bit of confusion that should be laid aside.
First things first, it’s important to note the different kinds of hardwood flooring on the market today. Not every floor commonly referred to as a hardwood floor is really a true hardwood floor. In fact, these days, most new “hardwood floors” are anything but the real thing – not that there’s anything wrong with that.
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When thinking of cork flooring, it’s only natural to have the vision of the traditional wine cork material, or perhaps even the cork backing of a bulletin board in mind. Of course, if this is the look you are going for with a cork floor, you’ll have no trouble – there some really great looking natural cork flooring products on the market today. But some folks are totally surprised when they see the myriad of alternative cork flooring for the first time – everything from bright colors to patterns that resemble something you’d see done with traditional ceramic tile.
As impressive as cork floors are to look at (and as great as the feel under foot), there’s another really huge benefit to using the material too – installing glue down cork is a remarkably simple process for folks that are moderately handy! Here are the most important steps of installing adhesive cork flooring:
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