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kimeyers
01-27-05, 01:53 PM
I'm remodeling the kitchen, and found some bamboo 6" planks in the color I love. Have you installed bamboo? How does it look in real-life applications? How durable is it? Can it be refinished like hardwoods? How does it look next to hardwood? The rest of the downstairs is a natural stained white oak which I'm okay with, but not wild about. I really like the wide planks. Any feedback would be appreciated! Thanks!
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Carpets Done Wright
01-27-05, 06:25 PM
Has a very formal contemporary look.
Most can be refinished.
You'll just have to lay some boards next to your existing hardwood and make your decision from there.
With wide 6", your going to need to glue and fasten the planks down.
Wider planks are prone to cupping, so glue is recommended to keep things as flat as possible.
Most can be refinished.
You'll just have to lay some boards next to your existing hardwood and make your decision from there.
With wide 6", your going to need to glue and fasten the planks down.
Wider planks are prone to cupping, so glue is recommended to keep things as flat as possible.
florcraft
01-28-05, 08:46 PM
I like Bambo and Timbergrass.
good stable Bamboo.
good stable Bamboo.
Hardwood Guy
01-29-05, 07:41 AM
"Wider planks are prone to cupping"
Unless an engineered bamboo is chosen
Unless an engineered bamboo is chosen