After deciding that you want to install bamboo flooring in your home, there are plenty of things you need to do before. Installing bamboo flooring is not as easy as eating cake, just go to the market, buy the product, install it and you are ready to walk on your new floor. It’s not as easy it looks; you need to ask so many things to yourself and the manufacturer. You can read What to consider while buying bamboo flooring for a house to prepare yourself well. And, for understanding what you should ask the manufacturer, keep reading.
In addition to the type, style and colour of the bamboo, there are plenty of other things you need to consider and ask before buying bamboo flooring from any buyer. Go through the below-given questions in the checklist we have made for you to help to make a better decision.
Before you buy: Have a look at the checklist:
What is the grade of bamboo?
If we are talking about the bamboo grading system, there is no such recognized system exist. Everyone has their own, some check through their experience and some through references. Most of the manufacturers grade bamboo into two categories A & B grade. The dissimilarity between their quality, type and colour makes the difference in their price. Also, durability is another factor in which manufacturers and buyers recognize their best type of bamboo flooring.
Grade A type of bamboo has no fungus or mould, is steady in colour, and is fully matured at harvesting. Grade B type of bamboo is usually having fungus, may not be steady in colour, and is harvested before maturation. As per the description, grade B bamboo might be weaker as compared to the grade A and need replacement or to repair in the future, even though you are taking care of them at their best. You will get grade A bamboo at a higher cost whereas grade B has a relatively low cost.
What type of finishing product and how many coats are used on the bamboo floor?
If you choose quality products and authorized brands for finishing the bamboo floor, this might take six to seven coats that include one more extra coat of aluminium oxide which is considered as the most durable type of coating in the market. Whereas, cheaper brands make it finish in just three coats that have no guarantee for future quality. If you are investing money, make sure you are investing in something good. Do not invest at something non-profitable and durable just for the sake of low cost.
How much colour variation exists in the product?
The greater the quality, the lesser or even zero colour variation. Whereas, the cheaper product has more than two colour variation and might get dull after some time. It totally depends on the seller what kind of quality you are getting in your product. Some manufacturers and sellers also provide some boxes of different coloured bamboo flooring.
Is the bamboo flooring manufactured in a certified factory?
Check this before buying. If the bamboo flooring factory is certified by ISO 9002, the material would likely be made of grade A type of bamboo which is a properly harvested bamboo with no mould or fungus on it. If not, then bamboo would be grade B type or even less than that. It is better to check the certification of the company and then select the company for bamboo flooring.
What are the species of bamboo available that are used for flooring?
Most preferably, Moso is the species out of which most authentic, durable and strong bamboo flooring is made up of. It is used at a great level because of its qualities plus it doesn’t infringe the supply of food of any creature. Harvesting of Moso bamboo can be done repeatedly without interrupting any creature’s food chain or putting the ecosystem into danger.
What are the values of formaldehyde emission the bamboo flooring adheres to?
Though formaldehyde is a naturally occurred substance that can be found in both outdoor and indoor air there is still a concern to prevent the commission of this substance. Formaldehyde can cause a threat to the life of human, eco-friendliness of the bamboo. Knowing the value of formaldehyde emission in the bamboo would help you to choose a better product for your house.
