Bamboo flooring is made out of the bamboo plant and the trend has taken over the design world. Not only is it eye catching and appealing it is also environmentally friendly and as many people are going green, this is a wise choice. Bamboo flooring comes in natural coloring or with carbonized finishing which offers a darker amber shade on the surface, there’s also caramelized bamboo. Its made from cultivated bamboo planks that are cut as flat as possible, after which they are sized into equal lengths, put into a kiln and glued together to create bamboo planks.
Bamboo is durable, most of it comes from china and they are grooved on the edges, coated and boxed for shipping to various retailers. It is very safe and the glues used are string and safe. The bamboo flooring is in some cases stronger than the hardwood floors and is available at pocket friendly prices.
April 04, 2009 // Posted by: admin // Category:
Furniture,
Home Decor,
Wooden furnishings
Grown in the tropical rain forests, the teak serves as the best wood for furniture due to its luster. Not only luster but also the wood contains several elements that help it in fighting all kinds of weather thus preventing it from decay and rot etc. Teak is the most used wood for outdoor furniture as it can withstand almost everything. However, if you want your teak furniture to remain for longer periods, you need to pay a little attention towards it.
As the outside exposes the furniture to humidity, you should wash it with pure water to prevent moss growth on the furniture. Use just water and no chemicals. At most, you can use some soft non-toxic soap. You may also use polish regularly though it is not much required as the teak itself contains oils etc that protect it. To make the furniture last even longer, you need to seal the places from where the natural oil can evaporate. For these, there are several wood oil sealers available. Take the one you trust and watch your teak furniture stay same as your kids grow.
October 21, 2008 // Posted by: admin // Category:
Home Care,
Home Decor,
Wooden furnishings
Pine tree wood is good for pillar at home. Betel nut tree wood is good for upper beams. Beam can be mixed with bamboo cane which is long and straight. The wood of Red Sandal is suited for frames and bedsteads, couches as well as their boards. Nimbas wood is considered good for bedsteads and frames of the bed. Sandal wood in good for almost all uses. Teakwood is very auspicious for the main door. It is recommended to have all your home’s door in teak wood. Also it is advisable not to use wood like rubber wood, which comes from milky trees, at home. It is better to avoid used wood for new constructions as it reduces positive energy at home.