The idea of waxing and polishing one’s hardwood floors has pretty much disappeared from the homeowner’s memory. Realizing the user-friendliness is now a requirement for product success, hardwood flooring manufacturers have created advanced urethane flooring finished which can be applied at their factories and which dry under ultraviolet lights in a matter of minutes.
The Finishing Process
Because the finish is factory applied, it will be put on the flooring in a dust-free environment, and several thin coats are applied each being dried under ultraviolet lights before the next is added. Most prefinished hardwood flooring has between six and ten coats of urethane, producing a highly wear resistant result.
Bamboo flooring originates from the bamboo plant itself, obviously, but what exactly is the history of this amazing and versatile plant? While most people have heard of it, many of them don’t know the exact details about where this plant comes from. But, as you probably already imagined bamboo comes from Asian countries where it is grown in large numbers. The bamboo plant is a grass but some grow so large that they are called Bamboo trees. These are obviously much larger than the regular plant.
Flooring options are no longer limited to humdrum tiles and carpeting. You can now select the perfect shade from vast ranges of cork flooring, bamboo flooring, laminates, engineered hardwood and stone, each with its unique benefits and qualities. Discover how you can bring out the best in your home with a flooring make-over.
