Bamboo floors are made from a type of grass (bamboo), and yet are harder and more durable than timber floors. Bamboo has an elegant natural beauty and superior durability, making this style of flooring an increasingly p
Bamboo floors are made from a type of grass (bamboo), and yet are harder and more durable than timber floors. Bamboo has an elegant natural beauty and superior durability, making this style of flooring an increasingly popular choice amongst Sydney home owners. Bamboo grows in abundance and faster than their tree counterparts, enabling it to become a more affordable and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional timber floors.
Bamboo floors are made from a type of grass (bamboo), and yet are harder and more durable than timber floors. Bamboo has an elegant natural beauty and superior durability, making this style of flooring an increasingly popular choice amongst Sydney home owners. Bamboo grows in abundance and faster than their tree counterparts, enabling it to become a more affordable and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional timber floors.
About Genesis Exotic Strand Woven
Bamboo flooring is created by modifying naturally occurring bamboo strands to form a surface that’s incredibly durable and visually appealing. It’s an energy efficient, environmentally friendly product that’s perfect for modern indoor environments.
Box Coverage Area: 1.4800
Box Weight: 23
Warranty: 25 years / Available on request
System: Valinge 2G Click System
Plank Size: 1830 x 135 x 14
How to DIY This Floor?
The easiest DIY floors are floating floors like this one! They click lock together and don’t need glue or nails - they're super easy to install and if you make a mistake, you can simply un-click them and redo it. Floating floors include laminate floors, hybrid floors, bamboo floors and even engineered timber (if you are after real wood).
What tools do I need to DIY this type of floor?
The most important tools are:
Drop Saw and / or Table Saw - to cut the floorboards and are available for $150 at most hardware stores, or you can borrow one.
Ruler or Set Square - to measure how much you need to cut for the end planks near the walls.
Pencil & Eraser - to draw the cutting lines when you reach the last planks of each row.
Other “nice-to-haves” include a DIY Flooring Kit (available at Floor venue), spirit levels, tape measures, safety equipment, and work gloves.
Pro installation tips
Floor Levelling - the subfloor refers to what you intend to lay the flooring directly over and is often concrete slabs, plywood, yellow tongue or even existing floorboards. Proper subfloor preparation is very important and you should:
Clean the subfloor
Check subfloor evenness (to prevent creaking and long-term joint damage)
Underlay - is typically a soft rubber or foam material that goes underneath the floor and provides noise protection. If you live in an apartment block, your strata may have acoustic underlay requirements that you must confirm before a project.
Expansion Gaps - between the floor and the walls to allow for natural expansion and shrinkage due to temperature and moisture changes. Consider:
Plank Width - wider planks have more expansion and should be given a slightly bigger expansion gap within the range below.
Environmental Moisture - if relative humidity is high, we recommend increasing the expansion gap size.
Genesis Exotic Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring FAQs
Today, a much loved flooring solution in Australia is bamboo flooring. Its natural beauty, resistance to insects and moisture, and low cost are just a few reasons why it’s so popular. What’s more, Genesis will provide a full range of co-ordinated flooring accessories to enhance your design, allowing you to add your own special, personal touch to your home.
The Exotic Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring, like any floor, requires regular cleaning for optimum looks. Avoid mopping with excess water and be sure to not flood the floors, as bamboo flooring is not waterproof. Vacuuming is also a great way to clean without risking water damage.
Bamboo flooring is a green solution which is made through a coldpress process. This involves breaking down bamboo into fine strands before fusing them together in a strandwoven process. The product is an extremely durable and hardwearing bamboo flooring. They exhibit unique and recognisable grains which exude natural beauty. Bamboo floors are floating floors, meaning you don’t need to glue down or nail the boards into the subfloor. This makes it easier and cheaper to install.
Popular Genesis Exotic Strand Woven Products
Total Coverage Calculator
Use this calcuator to help you calculate your coverage area.
Living room:
mX
m=
m2
Kitchen:
mX
m=
m2
Bedroom:
mX
m=
m2
Room:
mX
m=
m2
+
Total:
m2X
%wastage
m2
Interested in more information?
Get a FREE consultation immediately, Free on-site consultation and quote. No-obligation and Receive a callback within 24 hours.
