When considering new countertops many folks who have ?green ? houses have begun looking to bamboo worktop. Bamboo is a viable product that offers enduring sturdiness. The overall visual appeal, functionality and uniqueness makes bamboo an option worth considering.
Why Bamboo? The fact that bamboo trees grow up to 70 feet high and re-grow in the span of 2-6 years means that manufacturers can harvest this plant without hurting the environment. Bamboo is flexible, powerful and easily worked into a countertop design with natural appeal.
Bear in mind that when you're purchasing bamboo countertops online, that you?ll see 2 distinct types. One worktop is made by a plank system and the other by what?s called the end grain system. The plank methodology is considered the less desirable of the two. In this strategy planks of bamboo get stuck together till there?s enough thickness for the worktop. Once installed the householder must laminate the planked bamboo so that it stays clean and protects the surface from damage.
In contrast an end grain bamboo uses bamboo strips. The strips are assembled with the end grade up (the part of the countertop that you will see). This creates a tight pattern in the surface after the glue cures. Follow with lamination and you've got a awfully elegant countertop that is simple to scrub.
There are some negative concerns to bamboo, not the least being flammability. Unlike rock or concrete, effectively bamboo is wood so you won't be able to incidentally put a hot pot on the surface without causing damage to your countertop. Till your new worktop gets sealed correctly it?s susceptible to water damage and scratching. Even after laminating you will have to periodically re-treat the bamboo to keep it in the very best condition.
Price wise bamboo countertops average about $40 per square foot, with some products going to $50. In this arena price often does indicate the quality of the bamboo surface. For a country or Asian style kitchen the look is excellent.
Jonathan Rodrigues is the owner of Corinthian Kitchen and Bath located in Rockledge Florida.
Source: http://www.theyellowads.com/home_improvement/bamboo-countertops-the-beauty-of-wood
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