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• Is Bamboo Flooring Disability-Friendly?

  By Jo Lynn D. on February 12, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Is bamboo flooring disability-friendly? This is a question most people have never considered, but you may know an elderly person who has difficulty walking by themselves, or you may know someone with a disability and can’t walk at all. For… Read More ›

• What are the top flooring trends for 2020?

  By Jo Lynn D. on January 27, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  We are just getting started in 2020 and it’s exciting to not only be stepping into a new year but also a new decade. One thing that hasn’t changed is home decorating and remodeling are still the rage. If you’re… Read More ›

• Five essential questions about carbonized bamboo flooring

  By Jo Lynn D. on January 13, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  1. What is carbonized bamboo flooring? Carbonization of bamboo is a technique using extreme heat through steaming or boiling that changes the natural color of bamboo. The temperature level and the length of time the bamboo is exposed to the… Read More ›

• What is hand scraped wood flooring?

  By Jo Lynn D. on December 30, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  If you love the look and feel of hardwood flooring but you’re looking for something a little bit rustic or different, then hand scraped flooring might be the ideal flooring for you. Nowadays “hand scraping” is actually a machining technique… Read More ›

• Does bamboo flooring scratch easily?

  By Jo Lynn D. on December 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Does bamboo flooring scratch easily? This is one of the most commonly asked questions we get asked at Ambient Bamboo Floors. The first order of business is to set reasonable expectations; there is not a flooring material (or other material,… Read More ›

• Can you put bamboo flooring over radiant heat?

  By Jo Lynn D. on November 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Radiant floor heating systems are a popular construction feature in new home construction and large-scale home renovation projects. They can be expensive to install, but there are several benefits that make them a very appealing feature to homeowners. For example,… Read More ›

• 2019 Ambient Bamboo Flooring Formaldehyde Off Gassing Test Results & Indoor Air Quality

  By Jo Lynn D. on October 30, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Since 2006, Ambient Bamboo Floors has vountarily conducted annual safety testing for off-gassing of all of its flooring products. Ambient is one of the few, if not the only, flooring companies that regularly tests its products for safety every year. In… Read More ›

• The Interesting History of the Bamboo Plant & Its Uses

  By Tihoi C. on October 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The history of the usage of bamboo by humans dates back to ancient times, more than 5000 years ago. Its longevity since being discovered speaks for its functionality and efficiency. Ever since the Song Dynasty in ancient China, bamboo has had several… Read More ›

• Magnesium Fireproof Boards for Residential and Commercial Construction

  By Jo Lynn D. on October 2, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The mineral magnesium oxide, also known as MgO, is the primary ingredient in MagBoards (aka MgO panels or magnesium oxide boards). MagBoards are fireproof construction material and they only recently gained popularity in the United States. MagBoards are the perfect answer… Read More ›

• Examining the Effects of Hardwood, Cork and Bamboo Flooring on the Environment

  By Jo Lynn D. on September 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Ambient is proud to present this guest post by Cora Ballek, with additions by the Greener Living Blog Editorial Team.  Cora is the winner of the 2019 Ambient Bamboo Floors Essay Contest Scholarship.  Cora is an undergraduate student at the University… Read More ›

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