The use of bamboo as a material for interior decoration of premises is quite justified, since natural aesthetics and environmental friendliness create comfort and safety for a person. Bamboo in the interior harmonizes with a variety of natural materials and is used to create traditional oriental colors, and for modern high-tech interior.

Bamboo trunks differ in:

• color;
• thickness;
• the heat treatment method.

With longitudinal splitting of bamboo trunks into two parts, hollow halves are obtained, which can be pasted on the wall or made from them original skirting boards. Bamboo in the kitchen gives the room an atmosphere of a cozy oriental restaurant. To ensure that the products have served for a long time and do not lose their external appeal, you should not place them in close proximity to appliances that emit heat. Moderate humidity in the room, will also extend the life of bamboo trunks.

If in each of the bamboo trunk bends to make holes, about 2 millimeters in diameter, this will create an internal ventilation of the trunk, which in turn will promote the removal of moisture.

       

Environmentally friendly furniture and other products

Accessories from bamboo, appreciated by people who love comfort. Products have many advantages over wooden furniture:

• transfer the temperature difference;
• are not subject to delamination;
• are not afraid of high humidity;
• Do not burn out under the influence of sunlight.

When buying furniture from bamboo, you need to pay attention to the fact that it was a natural material, and not an imitation of plastic. The stems from which furniture is made should not have defects and cracks. Bamboo is made of chairs and tables of various designs of complexity, which are used, as in a home interior (in the hallway, bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen, office), and for verandas and arbors on a country plot. The incredible ease of this material, does not cause unnecessary trouble during transportation.

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Following the rules for the operation of bamboo furniture is recommended:

• Do not place near a radiator;
• not subject to strong impacts;
• do not hammer nails into the product;
• Do not use chemical solutions for cleaning.

       

From bamboo create a lot of all kinds of crafts:

• vases;
• stands;
• fixtures;
• Photo frame.

And also a lot of other elements of bamboo that will make the house cozier.

       

Application in design

In recent years, bamboo materials have gained popularity, so many are interested in the question: "How correctly to combine bamboo with the design of the premises."

The ceiling of roll bamboo cloth or pressed plates looks extravagant in combination with stretch ceilings. Bamboo canvas will complement the exotic Chinese style in the bedroom or dining room.

Blinds and curtains made of bamboo look great with curtains made of fabrics. Their application brings refinement and ease to the design.

Bamboo wallpaper looks original and exotic and is used in decorating a bedroom or living room, which gives the rooms a cozy atmosphere. In addition, these wallpapers are durable and do not lose their appearance after the time has elapsed.

Bamboo flooring has a lot of advantages in the design plan. Its application gives the room a chic and presentable appearance, it is suitable for rooms designed in oriental or classical design.

Decorative bamboo trunks fit into any interior, giving shades of exoticism.

       

The main features of bamboo parquet

Until recently it was considered that the best parquet is made of larch or oak wood, but after the appearance of parquet from bamboo, the bar on the quality of materials for finishing the floor has increased.

The features include:

• exceptional strength and durability during operation;
• high refractory indexes;
• in comparison with the parquet of classical materials, better tolerates the effects of moisture;
• has an antistatic effect, which prevents the accumulation of dust on it;
• increased resistance to the occurrence of various types of mold and insects;
• ecological compatibility;
• due to low thermal conductivity ensures the heat of the floor;
• beautiful soundproofing;
• unique appearance.

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Due to the sugar content in bamboo fibers, the material can radically change the color, from straw to coffee, which allows choosing a suitable shade for the interior, without the use of harmful chemical dyes.

       

The choice of parquet according to the design

When choosing a bamboo flooring you need to decide on the color scale, which is presented in a variety of options. Materials of natural color are better suited for interior decoration, made in light colors, darker shades of coffee harmonize with elements of mahogany.

Having decided on the color, you need to look at the varnish coating, which can be silky-matt, matte or glossy. For large halls parquet with glossy coating is better, matte variant will look great in small rooms. Parquet with a silky-matte coating is reasonable to use in office premises, because it is considered more wear-resistant.

One of the most important criteria when choosing a parquet is its quality characteristics, according to which:

• the correct geometry of the structure;
• the integrity of the condition of the product;
• possible presence of cracks;
• uniform thickness of the parquet plate.

The choice of bamboo flooring depends on personal preferences, design and style of the proposed premises and is limited to imagination and the availability of financial resources.

       

Basic types of parquet

If you do not know how to choose high quality bamboo parquet, then first of all you should pay attention to the company of the product manufacturer. Naturally, it is better to focus on well-known companies that have considerable experience in the industry. Large enterprises take care of the image, checking the manufactured products and controlling the production process.

Particular attention should be paid to the packaging of the material, since the conscientious producer packs the products well and puts the brand logo on the provided product. It is mandatory to check the quality certificate, which indicates that the product contains no harmful substances.

According to the national GOST, the best is parquet of the "A" category, accordingly it is the most expensive.

There are three main types of bamboo panels on the market:

• Piece parquet-has a convenient locking connection, which allows you to easily replace individual items in case of damage.
• Mosaic parquet is mainly designed for decorative work and is characterized by a variety of shapes.
• A massive parquet board is the most reliable multi-layered version of the bamboo panel, which excludes decorative use.

       

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How to lay a parquet

Before laying bamboo flooring, the bottom of the floor must be leveled bay sandy-cement mortar. When the solution dries, the plywood is spread on it after that the parquet itself is spreading. If you strictly follow the observance of the technological process, use modern tools and carefully control the quality at all stages of laying, you can lay the parquet, without resorting to the help of professionals.

To work on the leveling of the floor it is necessary to treat with all responsibility as the quality of the parquet laying directly depends on it. In a properly made screed, there should be no voids or cracks. There should be no differences in the level of the frozen solution, as well as its peeling. The pouring and the bottom of the floor must be one solid monolith. During operation, the screed can be exposed to external moisture, which leads to partial destruction. To prevent such trouble on the screed, you need to lay a waterproofing material that will provide complete protection against moisture. The next step is to fix the plywood sheets on the base with screws.

Before laying bamboo parquet should undergo acclimatization procedure. To do this, open the package and allow the material to rest for several days at room temperature.

Specific features of laying parquet

It can not be said that parquet laying is an easy process, for this work it is necessary to have certain knowledge and observe the established rules. A person who does not have experience of work will benefit from the basic recommendations from professionals.

The process of laying bamboo flooring does not differ from works with other types of parquet. In order to keep the laying quality at a high level, an indispensable condition is the use of dry, moisture resistant plywood laid under the parquet. The time for the complete drying of the cement screed depends on the humidity level in the room and is usually about a month.

So that the parquet boards do not creak, a kraft paper with a density of 300 g / m2 is piled on the plywood.

Since bamboo is a natural material, some differences in the color shades of parquet panels are possible. If you approach the process of laying creatively, then this defect can easily be turned into a dignity, creating from the colors of the original floor pattern.

Do not forget that in the process of using the parquet requires care. If you take care of the flooring and watch its condition, the parquet from the bamboo panels will last for several decades and will always delight in beauty.