Standard bamboo flooring versus strand woven bamboo flooring? Any opinons?
Hi, I am a commercial interior designer and we have had a lot of interest in Bamboo floors within the past two years. There is one major difference between bamboo planks and bamboo woven planks and that is the environment. All wood dents and scratches easily but it depends on how it is sealed. If you seal Bamboo correctly with a UV and aluminum oxide coating it will perform just like a regular sealed hardwood. Bamboo woven planks are actual strips of bamboo that are glued together to form planks. The glue factor totally takes away from the environmental aspect of bamboo. Also, the bamboo strand plank uses the same sealant as regular bamboo planks. When you really compare both products the difference between the two comes down to the appearance of both materials. Here are two websites that will explain in more detail: Bamboo Planks: http://www.teragren.com/why_teragren_flooring.aspx Bamboo Woven Planks: http://www.bamboomountain.com/flooring_fuse.htm
Bamboo flooring and others bamboo produce, Where can I find buyer?
If bamboo flooring is tatami mats then that is a very niche product. If it is bamboo flooring in the style of laminated flooring there might be a market for it depending on the advantages of the product compared to standard wooden flooring.
Do modern cars use real wood trim?
Yes manufactures like BMW, Lexus, Infiniti & Mercedes Benz use real wood interior layouts. Most of them have a high gloss content so yes, they may seem plastic but its not. It is all part of thier aesthetic design. For example in the 2012 Infiniti M37, all models come with standard wood trim however if you opt for the "Deluxe Touring Package" you will get a “white ash silver powdered wood trim" interior which is basically premium wood powdered in real silver. Here is an example: 2012 Infiniti M37 Interior trim: http://blog.honk.com/wp-content/uploads/... http://0.tqn.com/d/cars/1/0/b/4/2/11_m56...
How to get a bamboo wood floor to shine???!?
Bamboo Floor Care and Maintenance Flooring manufacturers usually include care and maintenance recommendations with their products. However, if you didn’t find such information with your flooring, the next best thing to do is contact the manufacturer. After all, there is no one better qualified to tell you how to care for your bamboo floor than the people who designed it, tested it, and manufactured it. The manufacturer is always your number one resource for product information. You’ll probably find a customer service phone number or a website listed on the installation instructions, or maybe printed on the carton. But if not, don’t panic. We have done some research and compiled a generic list of common sense recommendations – and here they are: Restore shine with an electric buffer and soft, dry pad It is highly recommended to seek professional assistance with this type of equipment Remember: always follow the recommendations of your flooring manufacturer first.
There are several differences between a wood and a bamboo cutting board.StrengthA bamboo cutting board is a much harder alternative than a good quality wood board. Maple or Beech wood boards have a small amount of self-healing capacity, ensuring that the surface does not get heavily scratched. There are still more cuts and scratches on wood boards that bamboo.This is a double edged sword however. Bamboo is much harder on the knife edge as it puts up much more resistance. This can dull knives quickly, and bamboo boards often have problems with cracking (if not properly oiled). The most common are cracks along the length of the grain between the dark and light wood. SanitationFor food that gives off juices (meats and the like) bamboo (and plastic) boards are often the preferred method. A wood board is more likely to have juices flow into the small cuts and foster bacteria growth. However, with proper washing and sanitation, this is no problem. Eco-FriendlyBamboo is a fast growing material, making it a much better renewable material that slow growing hardwoods. Bamboo has become the cutting board of choice with trendy patrons. OverallI would usually choose a nice Maple or Beech cutting board for most applications, and a plastic (or maybe bamboo) for meats. I am very protective of the edge on my knives, and even with free lifetime sharpening, I'd rather not get to that point often.
How's my article on bamboo flooring?
Bamboo looks like wood, feels like wood, and cuts like wood. It even smells like wood. And it's much denser than most hardwoods, including maple and oak, so it's ideal for flooring. Prices for solid-bamboo flooring usually range between about $2 and $4 a square foot. Engineered bamboo typically costs between $3 and $7 a square foot. Prices are often based on the thickness of the flooring; the thicker the plank, the more it costs. At those rates, bamboo can be a bit pricey low-end bamboo is about on par with red oak strip flooring. But bamboo seems fairly priced when you consider its rather complicated manufacturing process and the fact that it's harvested in East Asia.
Wood or Bamboo Cooking Utensils.?
I'm trying to imagine a wooden skimmer... Anyway I prefer bamboo utensils to wooden ones. Between the two my bamboo utensils seem to be just as sturdy yet somewhat lighter and easier to clean/less susceptible to staining than my wooden ones. I have seen allegorical claims of bamboo (in reference to bamboo cutting boards) having some kind of natural antibacterial or antimicrobial properties and if that's true it would also be an advantage. I bet that America's Test Kitchen/Cook's magazine has something about this since they like to do just those kinds of comparisons if you want to check their site. I seem to recall them picking bamboo cutting boards over ones made of other materials a while back so I suspect that it would be the same for utensils made from organic materials.