The beauty of bamboo.

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1 The beauty of bamboo

2 Based in the heart of Leicestershire, The Bamboo Flooring Company was first established in 2004 with an aim to provide flooring that is eco friendly, cost effective and unique to any other wood in the flooring market. Throughout our years of being in business we have always strived to provide the best possible knowledge and service to our customers and as a result have gained accreditations from recognised governing bodies within the industry such as the CFA (contract flooring association) and also the FSC (forest stewardship council). We deliver our products all over the uk, across europe and to other international destinations around the world. Take a look through our catalogue at our latest bamboo flooring range and see if there is a style and colour for you.

3 Contents 4-5 Environmental Benefits 6-7 Bamboo & Finishes Explained 8-11 Solid Bamboo Flooring Stand Woven Bamboo Flooring Installation Accessories 20 Bamboo Mouldings 21 Maintenance & Cleaning Helpful Guides & Delivery Info

4 Environmental Benefits 4 Bamboo is a grass and great care is taken to preserve the root for future harvesting. When cultivated in this way, the bamboo can naturally keep growing without the need of replanting vast areas of a plantation. Hardwood alternatives reach maturity in around 25 years. Bamboo only takes 5 years until it is ready to harvest and within just a few months can grow about six feet in height, making it the most sensible, renewable and abundant resource for flooring. Bamboo releases around 35% more oxygen into the air than similar sized trees, matures much quicker and in turn helps to improve soil conditions and prevent erosion due to not having to be replanted once cut. Plantations of bamboo require very little maintenance, energy and water to grow. It can also be grown without the need of pesticides or chemicals because of its own anti-bacterial agent.

5 Bamboo is an environmentally friendly, renewable source that has been used for thousands of years. In support of responsible management of well managed forests we have worked hard to achieve Forest Stewardship Council chain of custody certification. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) monitor the harvest of timber and non-timber products along with ensuring biodiversity, productivity and ecological processes across the world s forests. FSC certification can benefit workers communities by improving conditions such as conflict over land tenure and use, worker s health and safety and protection of endangered species. The FSC supports socially beneficial forest management programs, helping both local people and societies to enjoy long term benefits. This provides strong incentives to local people for them to sustain the forest resources and adhere to long-term management plans. 5

6 Bamboo Flooring Styles Bamboo Constructions The grain is wider and more evident. Strips of bamboo are individually glued together horizontally to form the plank, resulting in a hardness to that of oak flooring. HORIZONTAL VERTICAL STRAND WOVEN The grain is thinner and less evident - strips of bamboo are individually glued together vertically to form the plank, resulting in a hardness to that of oak flooring. The grain is random - strands of bamboo are torn apart and then recompressed with resin under extreme heat and pressure to form the plank. This process makes our strand woven bamboo twice as hard as our horizontal and vertical bamboo. Colour Options Natural Natural colour of the bamboo 6 Carbonised Heat treated bamboo, turns brown during the process Rustic Carbonised or natural in colour with black streaks added to the surface

7 Profile, Installation & Lacquer options Our solid tongue and groove board is laid over an underlay. The planks are then placed on top, glued along the length and width and then pushed together. Alternatively, flexible adhesive can be applied onto the sub-floor, the planks are then laid on top and pushed together to complete the installation. An engineered board with a patended uniclic design, 4mm wear layer of bamboo and plywood base. The planks are simply clicked together using the drop lock system. This can be installed over an underlay or using a flexible adhesive and is compatible with underfloor heating. This solid board has the same patented uniclic design together with a 4mm wear layer - simply click the planks together using the drop lock system, this can be installed over an underlay or using a flexible adhesive. This product is also compatible with underfloor heating. SOLID TONGUE & GROOVE SATIN MATT LACQUER ENGINEERED UNICLIC BONA NATURALE MATT LACQUER SOLID UNICLIC BONA NATURALE MATT LACQUER 7

8 Natural Horizontal Bamboo For residential use Available Size: Solid Bamboo, T&G system, Satin-matt lacquer 25 YEAR WARRANTY * 960 x 96 x 15mm SOLID TONGUE & GROOVE F1005 8

9 Natural Vertical Bamboo For residential use Available Size: Solid Bamboo, T&G system, Satin-matt lacquer 25 YEAR WARRANTY * 960 x 96 x 15mm SOLID TONGUE & GROOVE F1006 *Residential structural warranty 9

10 Carbonised Horizontal Bamboo For residential use Available Size: Solid Bamboo, T&G system, Satin-matt lacquer 960 x 96 x 15mm SOLID TONGUE & GROOVE F YEAR WARRANTY*

11 Carbonised Vertical Bamboo For residential use Available Size: Solid Bamboo, T&G system, Satin-matt lacquer 25 YEAR WARRANTY* 960 x 96 x 15mm SOLID TONGUE & GROOVE F1008 *Residential structural warranty 11

12 Natural Strand Woven Bamboo For commercial & residential use Available Sizes: Solid Bamboo, T&G system, Satin-matt lacquer 25 YEAR WARRANTY* 915 x 96 x 14mm 1830 x 142 x 14mm Solid & Engineered Bamboo, Uniclic system, Matt Bona Naturale Lacquer, FSC Certified 1850 x 135 x 14mm 1850 x 190 x 14mm 12 SOLID TONGUE & GROOVE F1010 (96mm) + F1014 (142mm)

13 25 YEAR WARRANTY* SOLID UNICLIC F1040 ENGINEERED UNICLIC F1023 *Residential structural warranty - Commercial structural 10 year warranty 13

14 Carbonised Strand Woven Bamboo For commercial & residential use Available Sizes: Solid Bamboo, T&G system, Satin-matt lacquer 25 YEAR WARRANTY* 915 x 96 x 14mm 1830 x 142 x 14mm Solid & Engineered Bamboo, Uniclic system, Matt Bona R10 Anti-slip Naturale Lacquer, FSC Certified 1850 x 135 x 14mm 1850 x 190 x 14mm 14 SOLID TONGUE & GROOVE F1009 (96mm) + F1013 (142mm)

15 25 YEAR WARRANTY* SOLID UNICLIC F1041 ENGINEERED UNICLIC F1022 *Residential structural warranty - Commercial structural 10 year warranty 15

16 Rustic Natural Strand Woven Bamboo For commercial & residential use Available Size: Solid Bamboo, Uniclic system, Matt Bona R10 Anti-slip Naturale Lacquer, FSC Certified 1850 x 135 x 14mm SOLID UNICLIC F YEAR WARRANTY*

17 Rustic Carbonised Strand Woven Bamboo For commercial & residential use Available Size: Solid Bamboo, Uniclic system, Matt Bona R10 Anti-slip Naturale Lacquer, FSC Certified 25 YEAR WARRANTY* 1850 x 135 x 14mm SOLID UNICLIC F1043 *Residential structural warranty - Commercial structural 10 year warranty 17

18 Installation Accessories Flexible Adhesives, Liquid Damp Proof Membranes & Primers We stock a whole range of accessories to help with your installation. Below are a just few products that are available. For further information please visit our website at FLEXIBLE ADHESIVES Applied via a trowel onto a concrete or wooden sub floor. Once the adhesive is spread, the flooring is then placed directly on top creating a full surface bond between the plank and the adhesive. CALL US FOR ADVICE ON THESE PRODUCTS ON Under Floor Heating Underlays LIQUID DAMP PROOF MEMBRANES AND PRIMERS Applied via a roller, these products form a barrier between the concrete sub-floor and the flooring. Applying this prevents moisture from the concrete attacking the flooring and causing the boards to deform. These products have been specifically designed so that the heat from your under floor heating system is quickly transferred to the flooring and ultimately your feet. Simply cut to size and lay straight onto your concrete/wooden sub floor. 18 Each underlay has a low tog rating and small perforated holes throughout the underlay so the heat is dispersed evenly over the floor space. We have options with higher impact sound resistance should you require your environment to be a little quieter.

19 Official Distributors of UNDERLAY To be used to create whats known as a floating system. Cut to size and lay directly onto any subfloor, tongue and groove planks are then laid on top, glued along the full length and width then pushed together. Our uniclic floors require no glue and are simply clicked into position. Standard Underlays & Fibre Boards FIBRE BOARDS Similar to underlay in terms of use. Cut to size with a knife and place into position. These will also help to remove undulations in the sub floor allowing for a more level floor for you to install the planks onto. WPVA GLUE Primarily used for gluing the joins of bamboo planks together when floating flooring over underlay. GUN ADHESIVE A high grab adhesive used for adhering skirting, door trims etc. SIKA LAYER ACCUBOND SYSTEM Designed to combine both the sound deadening of an underlay system along with the strength of a bonded installation. Flexible adhesive is applied via a bulk gun in the form of sausage shaped cartridges into pre cut slots found in the underlay. The flooring is then laid straight on top to complete the installation. BONA GAPMASTER FILLERS Silicone free floor gap filling mastics designed to fill gaps around skirting and door thresholds. These are solvent free and odourless products that also retain a high degree of flexibility. 19

20 Bamboo Mouldings All our mouldings are 100% bamboo to further compliment your choice of bamboo flooring. All mouldings are available to match each colour choice in our range except our pipe covers (these are only available in carbonised and natural colours). PIPE COVER To surround base of pipe work to radiators etc. QUARTER ROUND Covers expansion gap when installing flooring against existing skirting boards THRESHOLD For installing over carpet edges, and perimeter walls SKIRTING Covers 10mm expansion gap between flooring and wall STAIR NOSE Covers a 90 degree angle of a stair tread. Flooring is used to cover the remainder of the stair case T-MOULDING To cover the join between floors of the same height FLUSH REDUCER Reduces the flooring down to a lower level. i.e. A floor tile 20

21 Maintenance & Cleaning Official Distributors of Keep your flooring looking fresh and clean with specially formulated solutions and specifically designed cleaning equipment to help make cleaning quick and easy. Here are just a few examples of the products available in our range. See our website for more detailed information. CALL US FOR ADVICE ON THESE PRODUCTS ON BONA MOP CLEANING PADS Each Bona pad provides a use dependent on your requirements. One for general cleaning, deep cleaning and also dusting. BONA SPRAY MOP Ergonomically designed to clean and maintain your flooring in a sweep. Trigger handle releases cleaning spray onto floor surface. BONA FLOOR CLEANER For effectively removing floor dirt and grime Ready to use - no mixing required PH neutral solution - no harmful chemicals 21

22 Helpful Guide to Ordering Having problems calculating your room sizes? Send us your floor plans by , fax or post and we can work them all out for you Floor fixing methods: FLOATING FLOOR Glue the tongue and groove joints of the bamboo flooring together over underlay. GLUING DOWN The bamboo flooring is literally glued to the sub-floor (concrete/wood) using a flexible adhesive. CLICKING BOARDS (UNICLIC ONLY) Each bamboo flooring plank is clicked together over an underlay or flexible adhesive. Calculation of area A 1: 1.5m x 4m = 6m² 2: 1.5m x 2m = 3m² 3: 6m² + 3m² = 9m² B A SECRET NAILING The bamboo floor is secretly nailed down to a wood sub-floor. NEED YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERING? ASK OUR EXPERTS VIA OUR WEBSITE, OR CALL US ON Calculation of area B: 4m x 3m =12m² 22

23 Delivery Information We can deliver all orders of flooring or accessories to UK, Ireland or Europe. See below for information on delivery costs and lead times for each MAINLAND UK FREE DELIVERY (ORDERS OVER 500) IRELAND 2-3 DAY DELIVERY EUROPE 2-6 DAY DELIVERY Free delivery on all flooring orders over 500 before vat (excluding Scottish Highlands and any isles) For orders below this amount please call us for a delivery price or alternatively go to our website. Smaller orders can be delivered next working day if ordered before 1pm. Larger flooring orders can take 2-3 days to deliver. When ordering online or by phone you can select your preferred day for delivery. We run a cost effective delivery service to ireland and Europe on a daily basis. Most goods can be delivered to Ireland within 2-3 days or Europe in 2-6 days. Please call or us with your address and full list of requirements for a competitive quote. For any quotes please contact us: mail@bambooflooringcompany.com Tel: Fax: Intl:

24 Shop securely online at Our main showroom & warehouse is in LEICESTER Visit us at: Unit 5 Euston Street, Freemens Common, Leicester, LE2 7ST Opening Times: Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-1pm We have a display in the national self build centre in SWINDON National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon SN5 8UB Ambience HARDWOOD FLOORING Visit our sister company for quality hardwood flooring The above companies are trading names of Kitchener Flooring Ltd, Reg No We have a display in the building centre in LONDON Stand open 6 days a week at The Building Centre, Store Street, London WC1E 7BT Samples available & floors on display mail@bambooflooringcompany.com facebook.com/bambooflooringcompany The colour samples and photography in this brochure are reproduced as accurately as printing will allow. Flooring colours may appear differently depending on the shape, size and lighting of a room