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Vertical bamboo flooring sales are heading skywards, vertically

Mention vertical bamboo flooring to most people and they will wonder just what 'vertical' means. The answer is quite simple really, the first step in manufacturing the vertical bamboo planks starts with the canes first being cut into narrow strips which are then soaked in resin and hard press laminated together vertically. This gives the product a more closely packed look which is somewhat different to the horizontal type that is made up of wider, horizontally arranged, strips of bamboo.

With such a unique look, vertical flooring appeals to consumers that are looking for something a little different to the typical look of a plank floor that is more commonly available. However, by choosing the vertical variety you needn't be limited to just one choice. There are color options, such as carbonized which is darker, and natural and is the typical blond bamboo color as most of us know it. It is worth mentioning that the carbonized type will not have been colored as such with a dye or stain but rather it will have been heat treated to darken the bamboo cane fibers.

Durability and stability  needn't be a worry for consumers, as vertically cut bamboo flooring is at least equal in hardness to some hardwoods that are commonly used for flooring, like red oak, and it is up to 50% less prone to the seasonal climatic changes that can cause expansion or shrinkage.