Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the difference between Horizontal, Vertical and Strand Woven Earth Bamboo® flooring?
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What warranty does Earth Bamboo® provide? Read the Answer

Can Earth Bamboo® flooring be laid over an existing tiled floor? Read the Answer...

Will Earth Bamboo® flooring contract and expand like hardwood flooring? Read the Answer...

Should Earth Bamboo® flooring be acclimatised prior to installation? Read the Answer...

Can Earth Bamboo® be used as a structural floor? Read the Answer...

Is Earth Bamboo® suitable for people with asthma and other similar allergic conditions? Read the Answer...

Can Earth Bamboo® flooring be re-sanded/re-finished? Read the Answer...

Can Earth Bamboo® be laid in wet areas? Read the Answer...

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Is bamboo threatened by over harvesting the same as hardwoods? Read the Answer...

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Does Earth Bamboo® contain VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds)? Read the Answer...

How do I get adequate expansion around the perimeter of the room if I have slimline skirting boards fitted? Read the Answer...

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What is the difference between Horizontal, Vertical and Strand Woven Earth Bamboo® flooring?

Horizontal and Vertical
Horizontal and Vertical bamboo flooring is produced by laminating (adhering) uniform strips of bamboo (approximately 15mm x 5mm x 1900mm) together using heat, environmentally safe adhesives and extremely high pressure. The Horizontal bamboo flooring is so-called because the bamboo strips are assembled together in a horizontal manner, giving the appearance of the characteristic “knuckles” (each individual node) of the bamboo stalks. The Vertical bamboo flooring is assembled together in a vertical manner, resulting in the individual nodes (or “knuckles”) being hard to discern and therefore creating a more uniform grained look.

Strand Woven
Strand Woven flooring is produced as a result of a unique manufacturing process whereby bamboo fibres (or strands) are compressed (or fused) together using heat, environmentally safe adhesives and extremely high pressure, resulting in a flooring product that rates with the hardest of hardwoods – and is the hardest and most durable bamboo flooring. Strand Woven flooring displays similar characteristics to a solid hardwood floor.

What warranty does Earth Bamboo® provide?

Residential – Lifetime structural plus 10 years surface wear warranty
Commercial – 10 years structural plus 5 years surface wear warranty

Can Earth Bamboo® flooring be laid over an existing tiled floor?

Yes. Earth Bamboo® flooring can be laid over any existing surface as long as the surface is level, dry, clean & stable (refer to installation instructions). Suitable substrate surfaces include concrete, tiles, existing timber floors, plywood, particleboard etc.

Will Earth Bamboo® flooring contract and expand like hardwood flooring?

Yes. Earth Bamboo® flooring is manufactured from 100% premium grade solid bamboo – and, like hardwood, bamboo will contract and expand, albeit at a lower rate than hardwood. This is why it is extremely important to ensure adequate expansion is provided when installing the floor (see Installation Guidelines for details).

Should Earth Bamboo® flooring be acclimatised prior to installation?

Yes. As is the case with any solid timber floor, Earth Bamboo® flooring must be allowed to acclimatise on the job site for a minimum of three (3) days before installation. The bamboo should be placed in the same room as it is being installed. The boxes should be opened, the shrink wrap and foam removed, and the boards stacked off the ground to allow for complete air circulation.

Can Earth Bamboo® be used as a structural floor?

Yes. Earth Bamboo® can be laid as a structural floor over joists and beams at centres not exceeding 350mm.

Is Earth Bamboo® suitable for people with asthma and other similar allergic conditions?

Yes. Earth Bamboo® is manufactured using non toxic glues and water-based coatings in a waste free manufacturing process which exceeds international environmental standards, resulting in it being allergy free.

Can Earth Bamboo® flooring be re-sanded/re-finished?

Yes. Earth Bamboo® flooring can be re-finished in the same manner as any solid timber floor. Earth Bamboo® recommends the use of an accredited floor finishing professi