Clean, clear high shine finish..a Premium Green® Original
Formal to contemporary, multiple coats of high gloss Treffic brand Finish create the durable yet crystal clear sheen of the Modern Gloss Bamboo Collection. High gloss furnishings are one of the most recent movements in interior design. High Gloss finishes create a clean crisp environment. Combine with either natural lighting or artificial lighting in your home reawakens both the contemporary and formal feel of your interior oasis.
Shouldn't all rooms be living?
Today a growing worldwide awareness toward conservation and the use of regenerative building products is underway. Bamboo has recently been named the green building material for the 21st century. It's easy to understand the responsibility of conservation as the hardwoods of Brazil and the Amazon forests deplete at an alarming pace. While the maturation time for the common oak species is 60 years, the large moso bamboo takes only 6 years to achieve full maturation. The original bamboo plant is left unharmed in the harvesting process and quickly regrows for yet another harvest.
Horizontal Or Vertical grain?
The difference between vertical and horizontal grain types are in appearance. Personal preference dictates the choice for you.
The Horizontal grain refers to a wider slat in the floorboard. Boards in the horizontal grain become a striking decorative element, both visually appealing and comfortable. The horizontal grain is well suited for rooms where relaxing and entertaining demand equal time. Smooth slats with tonal variation pair exceptionally with the widest range of design themes.
The Vertical grain option features narrower slats turned on side. Vertical grain boards take form in the combination of graceful clusters of slats distinctly sliced in a narrow fashion. After careful shaping, lathing and sanding, a minimalist glimpse of the side or "Vertical" part of the bamboo cane results. Known for its versatility, the sleek board appearance of the Vertical Grain spans all design themes from traditional to ultra contemporary.
Carbonized or Natural color?
The Carbonized option is created using a simple steaming process. The carbonized tone is prized for its earthen color palette and whimsical tone variation. Rich tones of chocolate brown fill the home with comfortable warmth and an understated formality. The carbonized pieces complement an eclectic array of wood tones from light maple to the darkest of walnut, thanks to their chocolate brown base tone. Designing with color just became a little easier as well.
The Natural color option provides an illuminating variation of neutral tones, versatile enough for use in any decor. The expressive board-to-board tone variation gives you unlimited design potential. Feel free to fill your world with color; just leave your inhibitions at the door. The neutral brushed canvas "every-day-shade" of the natural bamboo provides the perfect platform for the introduction of various design and color themes.
Premium Green 3' solid Bamboo High Gloss features:
No additives: There is a difference.
Premium Green Bamboo is produced exclusively using European Dyno brand
adhesives. The adhesives are free of components classified as hazardous
to the environment. No solvents, heavy metals or bactericides were used
in the making of this floor. This Premium Bamboo floor meets or exceeds
European Union (more strict than U.S. regulations) Formaldehyde
requirements.
Environmentally friendly. From
the bamboo itself, to the low-emission glues utilized, Premium Green
Bamboo floors are created with minimal environmental impact. There
isn't a flooring available with lower environmental impact.
"A" grade "Moso" bamboo.
Managed forests of individually time dated and tagged canes that are at
the peak of their density, approximately 6 years old, are harvested for
Premium Green Bamboo. If harvested any earlier than this, the bamboo is
not as dense; harvested any later and it's in decline.
Construction superior.
The edges of our boards are clean and sharp, the surfaces smooth and
clear. The layers of our flooring are dense and tightly packed, gap
free.
Milling consistent. Our flooring dimensions are consistent across boards and across lots. Tongues and grooves are tight and gap-free.
Durability.
Bamboo offers a Hardness rating comparable to that of other species
commonly used for flooring such as Oak and Maple. The moisture
stability of the product allows for flexible installation methods such
as direct glue down over concrete or traditional nail down on wood.
Install bamboo in virtually any room in your house. With both the
Natural and Carbonized versions, the color on the surface is the same
color all the way to the core. This means if scratches, dents, or
gouges do occur, they are less noticeable and easier to repair. Compare
the concept to the radish, where the color of the surface is different
from the core, and the carrot, where the color stays consistent all the
way through.
Finishing Touch. The level of
sheen is satin glow. The 11 step finishing process, in which 8 coats of
German manufactured Treffic Aluminum Oxide Finish are applied, achieves
the finest finish available. Each layer is individually cured with
Ultra Violet light. Beautiful finish depth combined with abrasion-
and scratch-resistance and No-wax easy daily maintenance results.
Top-quality materials and exacting construction standards ensure the
lasting performance of Premium Green Bamboo floors.
Certified.
The factory is ISO 9000 certified. Not only does this mean production
of a quality product but a quality product consistently, time after
time.
Q. Does the bamboo flooring come with t-molding and molding to make stairs out of it as well?
A.
Yes, we stock a complete line of flooring trim as well as wall base and
quarter round. Stair nosing is available. The stair nose is a flush
mount with a groove in the back that meets up to the tongue of the
board. We also stock 42" and 72" full stair treads in bamboo. All
available in both vertical and horizontal grain types in carbonized and
natural tones.
Q. Is the 3' bamboo floor solid?
A.
Yes, this floor is made up of solid bamboo. This is one of the few
flooring products that is also considered engineered. This is due to
the physical makeup of bamboo. Many slats are adhered together to make
up the solid board of bamboo.
Q. Can I glue this floor directly down to concrete?
A.
Yes, this is one of the few solid floors that can be glued directly
down to concrete. The other solid floor that can be glued down is the
Passport I exotic collection on this site.
Q. One of your competitors said bamboo floors at this price are "B" grade. Is it?
A.
We only carry Premium Grade "A" bamboo with a full 25 year wear
warranty and a lifetime board structural warranty. The brand is Premium
Green (R). Based in Georgia, they were one of the original bamboo
flooring brands in North America and industrywide know for exacting
standards.
Q. My neighbor bought bamboo floors and I can see dents. I thought bamboo supposed to be really really hard?
A.
Bamboo has an official Janka rating that puts it a little harder than
oak, about the same as maple. This means it is about average in terms
of hardness. Really hard woods that do not show dents as easily are
exotic species like Brazilian Walnut, Argentine Cherry, Brazilian
Cherry, Santos Mahogany, and so on. There is also a new exotic bamboo
flooring option by Premium Green called Strand Woven with a Janka
hardness rating that is the same as Brazilian Walnut. Strand Woven has
a 3000 PSI Janka rating and is hard to dent, is responsible green
building, and looks amazing.
Q. Does this floor lock together with a tongue and groove that clicks?
A.
No, this is a nail down or glue down solid bamboo floor. The engineered
glueless floating version on this site is call the Premium Green Loft
collection and is available in the horizontal or vertical grain type in
both carbonized and the natural color option.
The Premium Green 3' Solid Bamboo High Gloss Collection can be installed using
a traditional nail down or direct full spread glue-down installation
method. The Premium Green 3' Solid Bamboo High Gloss Collection can be used over
both wooden or concrete subfloors.
The Premium Green 3' Solid
Bamboo High Gloss Collection can be installed in Basements, First Floors and any
Floor above the first and can be installed on stair cases as well.
The
Premium Green 3' Solid Bamboo High Gloss Collection can be installed by both
Professional Flooring Installers and Do It Yourself homeowners.
This
page is intended to give you brief information on how and where the
Premium Green 3' Solid Bamboo High Gloss Collection can be installed. Detailed
installation instructions are also posted on the simpleFLOORS web site
and included in every carton.