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Is Bamboo Flooring Disability-Friendly?
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 ›
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Five essential questions about carbonized bamboo flooring
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 ›
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What is hand scraped wood flooring?
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 ›
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Does bamboo flooring scratch easily?
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 ›
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Can you put bamboo flooring over radiant heat?
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 ›
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2019 Ambient Bamboo Flooring Formaldehyde Off Gassing Test Results & Indoor Air Quality
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 ›
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The Interesting History of the Bamboo Plant & Its Uses
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 ›
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Magnesium Fireproof Boards for Residential and Commercial Construction
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 ›
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Examining the Effects of Hardwood, Cork and Bamboo Flooring on the Environment
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 ›
Featured Categories
Energy Efficiency ›
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4 Great Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
February 25, 2019
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Achieve a More Eco-Friendly Home With These 5 Great Tips
December 15, 2018
Flooring ›
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Is Bamboo Flooring Disability-Friendly?
February 12, 2020
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What are the top flooring trends for 2020?
January 27, 2020
Gardening ›
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How to Compost Your Kitchen Trash into Rich Gardening Soil
July 18, 2018
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13 Unique Plants To Grow In Your Garden
June 4, 2018
Green Living ›
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Can you put bamboo flooring over radiant heat?
November 17, 2019
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2019 Ambient Bamboo Flooring Formaldehyde Off Gassing Test Results & Indoor Air Quality
October 30, 2019
Home Improvement ›
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What is hand scraped wood flooring?
December 30, 2019
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Does bamboo flooring scratch easily?
December 3, 2019
Interior Decorating ›
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Bamboo Flooring Colors: How to decide what works for your home.
September 24, 2019
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8 Design Trends That Are Set To Define The Rest Of 2019
June 4, 2019
Recycling ›
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8 Tips for Going Green in the Workplace
July 9, 2018
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11 Ways to Turn Your Travel Plans Green
June 23, 2018