Bamboo flooring that fits any budget

July 25, 2007 at 3:54 pm · Filed under announcement, bamboo floor

I’ve met a lot of interested and enthusiastic customers in Singapore whose budget unfortunately couldn’t stretch to accommodate bamboo flooring.

After spending a large sum of money on the property, many people didn’t quite leave enough for the renovation.

As a result, they have to settle for cheaper alternatives like laminate flooring. Laminate floors might be cheap, but it lacks the warmth and cosiness of natural wood.

That is a real pity. After all, flooring is usually the first thing that people notice about a new home, office or shop. The look and feel of the flooring sets the tone for the entire room.

Just imagine how much more elegant your place will be with natural bamboo flooring instead of cold ceramic tiles or artificial laminate floors.

Star Bamboo flooring in Korea

Now, there are a few reasons bamboo flooring is priced at a premium here.

Firstly our bamboo flooring comes pre-finished with Treffert UV-finished polyurethane coating, and uses low-formaldehyde glue from Finland in its construction.

Secondly, the installation of pre-finished bamboo flooring requires technically skilled workers. It is different from say, teak parquet floors, which are site-finished. Such floors are more easier to install, so the installation cost is lower.

So now you have two choices of bamboo flooring from Star Bamboo:

  1. our premium pre-finished bamboo flooring and;
  2. a more affordable site-finished bamboo flooring.

It is surprisingly affordable!

So contact us for more details today, you won’t be disappointed. :)

[Update:  check out our follow-up article here.]

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88 Comments

  1. Marc said,

    July 26, 2007 at 6:37 pm

    Hi Hun Boon
    My parents were fond of the saying “saving pennies, losing pounds”, which I guess means that sometimes cost savings are false and what seems good in the shortrun actually turns out to be bad in the long-run.

    I know the materials in our homes are very emotive. We choose things (if we can afford them) because we love them. I’m a lover of the warmth of natural materials, especially wood (and double-especially when it is properly finished to bring out its natural beauty). So, I don’t mean to diminish these kinds of decisions down to economic equations, but perhaps at some stage you can post something and enlighten me on something. I’ve always understood laminates to be a false saving. You might pay less at the beginning, but I’ve always believed it doesn’t have nearly the life-span of the real thing. I’m sure you’ll be able to correct my number here, but I remember hearing that wood floors could be given major overhalls (sanding and refinishing) about 15 times over their lifespan? Does that figure sound right? Is it the same for bamboo flooring?

    Another thing I’m curious about, and maybe on a slow-blog day you could help me out with this too… I know bamboo is an extremely hard wood (I’ve tried to drill holes in a piece before… not fun for my drill). Would that make it a good material for hard-traffic purposes? I’m thinking of things like commercial/public buildings, basketball courts and gyms, that kind of thing. I think the yoga studio I go to must take a fair beating.

    =) Marc

  2. Hun Boon said,

    July 26, 2007 at 8:24 pm

    Hi Marc, it could be “penny wise, pound foolish”, but I see it as “you get what you pay for”.

    I always advise people not to buy laminate flooring. If they don’t wish to buy bamboo flooring, then at least go for wood flooring. Like you said, it’s the natural beauty and warmth of bamboo and wood flooring that makes it so attractive. Having a picture of wood grains just isn’t quite the same. :)

    As for how long laminate flooring can last for, the major disadvantage is that they can’t be re-sanded. Once the surface is damaged, owners have no alternatives but to change the entire floor. So the length of its warranty doesn’t really matter.

    Both bamboo and wood flooring can be re-sanded. The number of times it could be done would depend on its thickness and the amount of material taken off each time. A standard bamboo or wood flooring is 15-18mm thick, and it can easily go through 4-5 sandings without any problem.

    To be honest, if the flooring is well taken care of (check out our FAQ for some floor care tips), re-sanding won’t be necessary for many years.

    And oh, bamboo is hard indeed! It’s about 20% harder than teak and 12% harder than oak. High traffic commercial areas are not a problem at all. The only visible wear and tear you’ll see is tiny dents left by stiletto heels, but that’s the case for all wood and laminate flooring too.

    Yoga is such a low-impact activity, no problem for bamboo flooring. :) If your studio wishes to change their flooring, I can work out a nice deal for them. ;)

  3. Marc said,

    July 26, 2007 at 10:19 pm

    Hi Hun Boon
    I totally believe you on the “harder than teak” statement. I saw what I thought was a bit of bamboo in a cafe in Malaysia with different sized holes drilled in it and lights strung inside and I thought “oh, good idea, I can do that at home”. Seriously, that stuff is like concrete! That’s one tough wood! Later (after my arms had recovered from exhaustion) I thought perhaps what I had seen was actually sugar cane. :p

    Thanks for your answers. I think 5 overhauls, given how infrequently they are, makes for a very hard-wearing floor.

    There seems to be a rash of “cheap and disposable” in the world and I think that’s got two problems: 1. it’s a false economy and actually in the long run something beautiful, good quality and lasting really is going to be economical and 2. it’s wasting resources in our environment as people buy, replace, buy, replace… each time using noxious chemical glues, non-biodegradable plastics etc

    And of course as you point out, the third problem is, what would you prefer to live with? Beautiful, natural materials or a “picture” of it? Pictures might fool you in the shop but they sure don’t fool you when you live with something every day.

    I hope people become more savvy about these issues over time, and as they do I hope they come read your blog and see the value. =)

  4. Hun Boon said,

    July 27, 2007 at 10:42 am

    Hi Marc, perhaps a power drill would be a good investment if you intend to drill holes in bamboo regularly. :D

    The buy-and-throw mentality is another thing I’m quite against. It’s wasteful and creates a vicious circle of deteriorating quality. Take mobile phones for example, I use mine until it stops working. Then I’ll buy a new one, and only because it’s more expensive to repair. Manufacturers have no incentive to make phones long-lasting because they know most customers are going to change them every few months. Result: phones become more fragile.

    Some shops go for laminates because they want to refurbish regularly to keep the look fresh and the customers coming back. But they forget that bamboo floors can be re-sanded and even dyed a different colour, and at a cheaper price too!

  5. Jenna Chin said,

    January 4, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    I agree on the strength of bamboo, as we had several large clumps of it growing in our South Florida backyard. I am very interested in having Bamboo flooring put throughout my entire home (except kitchen and baths). I don’t want laminate. Had it and just don’t see the beauty that real woods have. I have seen bamboo flooring (in the darker color I am looking for, and I see that color is not added at all to the bamboo); for prices ranging from $2/sq. ft. up to over $5./sq. ft. What are the prices for your horizontal carbonized bamboo flooring? Thanks much in advance, Mrs. Jenna Chin

  6. Hun Boon said,

    January 4, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    Hi Mrs Chin,

    Thanks for dropping by. I’ll email you directly regarding your query.

    And yes, laminates are artificial and totally different from bamboo flooring. Glad you could appreciate its natural beauty!

    Hun Boon

  7. Ollie Ong said,

    January 16, 2008 at 4:18 pm

    I am also looking to re floor my new place with natural wood for the halls and bedrooms. I am impressed with the bamboo flooring. What will be the cost of the carbonised vertical flooring?

  8. Hun Boon said,

    January 16, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    Hi Ollie, thanks for dropping by.

    Bamboo flooring is most popular for the very areas you mentioned – bedroom and halls.

    I’ll be dropping you an email shortly to find out more about your needs.

  9. Val said,

    January 29, 2008 at 8:16 pm

    Hi Hun Boon

    I am interested to find out more about about the bamboo flooring as i am looking into re floor my new place as well. Please assist to advise on the cost and the different types of bamboo flooring available? Please drop me an email. Would like to arrange too for an appointment to understand more about the product?

    Thanks!

  10. Hun Boon said,

    January 30, 2008 at 4:43 pm

    Hi Val,

    Nice talking to you over the phone last evening, I’ll be happy to show you the samples at your convenience.

    Do feel free to contact me if you have any more queries.

    Cheers!

  11. James said,

    February 1, 2008 at 7:39 am

    I agree completely! Bamboo is an excellent flooring material that is far superior to laminate. You just have to show people what it looks like because they usually don’t have any idea.

  12. Hun Boon said,

    February 1, 2008 at 11:01 am

    Hi James,

    Thanks for popping by.

    Yes I do wish that people would stop comparing bamboo flooring to laminate floors (artificial! plastic!), but it’s really up to us to show them the differences. :)

    Our photos here can’t really show the natural beauty of bamboo flooring, and people are still surprised when they see the real thing.

  13. jonathan said,

    March 7, 2008 at 10:59 pm

    hi,
    i just got my new hdb flat and interested to know more about bamboo flooring. however,i ve budget constraint and if possible may think of do it myself. pls email me the prices for the bamboo as well as the charges for the workmanship so that i can do my costing.
    thanks

  14. Hun Boon said,

    March 8, 2008 at 10:19 am

    Hi Jonathan,

    Thanks for dropping by. I’ll be emailing you with more information on our bamboo flooring products.

    Cheers
    Hun Boon

  15. Mahi said,

    March 17, 2008 at 10:49 am

    hi
    i am considring bamboo flooring for my kitchen. do you think it will work. kindly advise on the cost and per sq ft.

    thanks

  16. Hun Boon said,

    March 17, 2008 at 11:03 am

    Hi Mahi,

    That’s an interesting question. We have used bamboo flooring for the kitchens in some of our overseas projects.

    One main factor you have to consider is how oily and wet is the environment going to be. If you’re going to do a lot of heavy-duty cooking and stir-frying, it might not be such a practical choice.

    On the other hand, if all you do is heat up the occasional meal in the microwave, then why not? Bamboo flooring would be a lovely choice.

    I’ll also drop you an email on this.

    Thanks!

  17. John C A said,

    March 18, 2008 at 12:58 am

    Hai,
    I am getting my house huilt in Kerala(India). The nearest port is Cochin. I am interested to have bamboo flooring and require about 1400 square feet of it. However I have some budgetary constraints. Also to make it economical I would like to do the laying job myself. So the knowhow is also required. Horizontal carbonised bamboo flooring may be suitable for my purpose.

    With regards.
    John

  18. Hun Boon said,

    March 18, 2008 at 9:11 am

    Hi John,

    We do export our bamboo flooring to many countries around the world, including India. Our bamboo flooring has been used in various hotel projects in New Delhi.

    However it might not be economically feasible to ship just 1400 sqft of flooring over.

    I’ll email you the contact of an Indian flooring company that we work with, they might be better placed to advise you.

    Thanks very much.

  19. jvelasco said,

    August 22, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    Wow it looks fantastic!
    you can’t even determined that’s made of bamboo…its do really works to have a bamboo flooring in the kitchen?

    Nice blogs! Best regard…..

  20. Hun Boon said,

    August 22, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Hi jvelasco,

    Thanks for the feedback. Yup, that’s bamboo alright!

    Bamboo flooring is suitable for the kitchen if you don’t do heavy cooking, the concern is the oil and smoke.

    They’re still great for restaurants and cafes, check out our latest project over here!
    http://www.starbamboo.com/2008/08/18/star-bamboo-flooring-in-les-amis-groups-the-canteen-shaw-centre/

  21. Ms Hana said,

    March 23, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    Hi Hun Boon,

    I would like to know what the diff between bamboo flooring & laminate flooring. I’m going to move house soon somewhere in April thinking of changing my 2 bedroom & hall to laminated wood . Im staying in 3NG house in Marsiling. So How much that will be cost if I change to bamboo flooring?

    Let me know ya.

  22. Hun Boon said,

    March 23, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    Hi Ms Hana,

    Thanks for dropping by. We are currently having a price promotion for our bamboo flooring, I’m sure we can work according to your budget.

    My colleague will be getting touch with you regarding this.

    Do let me know if there’s anything else I can help with. :)

  23. desi said,

    April 5, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    hi,
    would like to know the pricing for bamboo flooring
    and how much will be the labor fee?
    thanks

  24. Hun Boon said,

    April 6, 2009 at 9:12 am

    Hi Desi,

    Thanks for dropping by. :)
    I’m sending you an email right now regarding your query.

    Thanks
    Hun Boon

  25. Steven said,

    April 8, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    Hi,

    May I know the pricing for the bamboo flooring (incl installation)? And also is this scratch/water proof as well? Thanks.

  26. Koh Ai Li said,

    April 9, 2009 at 9:24 am

    Pls provide the price list. Thanks!

  27. Hun Boon said,

    April 9, 2009 at 9:29 am

    Hi Steven,

    Our bamboo flooring is scratch and water-resistant, more so than conventional hardwood and parquet flooring.

    I’m dropping you an email right now. :)

    Thanks for your interest!

  28. Hun Boon said,

    April 9, 2009 at 9:32 am

    Hi Ai Li,

    I’m emailing you now, we’ll need more information about your place before we can provide a quotation.

    Thanks so much!

  29. ivy chan said,

    April 11, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    would like to know your costing, please kindly email me, i am renovating my 5rm exe flat, and whether it is suitable for kitchen floor?

  30. Hun Boon said,

    April 11, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    Hi Ivy,

    Our flooring has been used in pantry areas and dry kitchens, it really depends on what kind of cooking you intend to do in it.

    I’m dropping you an email now to find out more about your requirements.

    Thanks! :)

  31. Christine said,

    April 11, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    Hi! Please send me your price list. I’m considering bamboo flooring for an area approx 1500 sq ft.

    Cheers!

  32. Charlene said,

    April 14, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    Hi, i would like to check out the price, pls assist to quote the price for 3 bedroom with about total of 45 sqm ,also the workman ship.
    Thanks
    Charlene

  33. Ray Yee said,

    April 18, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Hi,
    I would like to find out whether it is possible to overlay bamboo on my existing ceramic tiles. How about the skirting?

    What will be the cost for laying bamboo on 800sqft of living, and 3 bedroom space?

    Thank you

  34. Hun Boon said,

    April 20, 2009 at 9:28 am

    Hi Ray,

    Thanks for leaving a comment.

    Yes we can certainly install our bamboo flooring over your existing ceramic tiles, as long as there are no loose or broken tiles. We can leave the ceramic skirting intact as well. There is no need for hacking at all.

    I’m dropping you an email for your mobile number and to arrange an appointment.

    Thanks very much!

    Hun Boon

  35. PW said,

    April 20, 2009 at 11:47 am

    Hi

    If I have some customised furnitures (height from ceiling to the floor) in bedrooms & living room, am I still able to have bamboo flooring install, without damaging the customised furnitures?

  36. Hun Boon said,

    April 20, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    Hi Peiwen,

    Thanks for your comment. We’d have to see what kind of furnitures you have, and your existing flooring.

    The good thing is that using pre-finished bamboo flooring means we don’t have to use sanding machines. Those machines are easily scratch furniture and doors if not handled properly.

    There’s a good chance we can do it for you, I’m dropping you an email to arrange an appointment.

    Cheers!

  37. marie said,

    April 29, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    Hi, i read up home & decor and find that it’s eco-friendly. is it possible for you to quote me a price of overlaying 4-room hdb flat of an area of 100sqm. (including worksmanship) tks ! hope to get a reply from u soon!

  38. ben said,

    May 1, 2009 at 8:38 am

    I’m planning for a my flat’s renovation and was planning for laminate flooring until i saw this. Could I also have a price quote for a flat of about 100sqm.

    I’m hoping it’s competitive with laminates. Cheers!

  39. Hun Boon said,

    May 3, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    Hi Ben,

    Thanks for your comment. We are currently having some special price deals for some products, hopefully we can meet your budget. :)

    Thanks!

  40. BK said,

    May 3, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    Hi, Hun Boon
    I am planning to renovate my 4 room flat (living room, 3 bedroom) and I wanted a eco friending alternative i.e. Bamboo flooring. The few Interior Designers that I have spoke with are quite clueless when I enquire about Bamboo flooring.

    Pls drop me an email so we can arrange for a session to discuss on my requirements and to get the corresponding quotations. Thank you.

  41. Hun Boon said,

    May 4, 2009 at 9:34 am

    Hi BK,

    We’ve been working hard to raise the awareness of bamboo flooring, but there’re still many designers out there who’ve not even heard of it before.

    I’m dropping you an email right this moment. :)

    Thanks!

  42. Leslie said,

    May 7, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    Hi Hun Boon,

    my client will be collecting her place around 23 June. Will need your help in getting a quote to install flooring for her place.

    Please provide your best quote thru my email.

    Thanks

    Leslie

  43. Hun Boon said,

    May 7, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Hi Leslie,

    That’s a pretty tight timeline, but I’m confident we can meet it as we carry ready stocks in Singapore.

    I’ll drop you an email to find out more about your client’s requirements.

    Thanks!
    Hun Boon

  44. Mrs Teo said,

    May 9, 2009 at 5:55 pm

    My bedrooms are parquet. Its very old and there are thousands of scratches. Is it possible to remove the parquet and replace it with bamboo flooring? I think not because all my furniture are built in furniture.

  45. Don said,

    May 10, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    I am comparing laminate, veneered and bamboo flooring.

    I have used engineered wood flooring before and the problem of it is not scratch & shock resistant. Dropping dishes, forks, knifes on it will leave an ugly mark. Or sometimes you move a chair on the floor will leave behind some scratch mark.

    For bamboo flooring, how much better the scratch will be handled as compared with an AC5 laminate flooring?
    Is there any cushioning layers (like laminate flooring) needed to install underneath the flooring to absorb shock and sound?
    For installation, is it like clicking in adjacent pieces (like laminate flooring) to join them together or there is no clicking?

    Thanks

  46. Hun Boon said,

    May 11, 2009 at 11:51 am

    Hi Mrs Teo,

    Thanks for leaving a comment on our Star Bamboo web site.

    We’ll have a clearer idea after a site visit and measurement, but generally, there is no need to remove existing parquet flooring. Our eco-friendly bamboo flooring can be easily installed over it.

    I’m dropping you an email now to get your contact number, so that we can discuss your requirements.

    Thanks. :)

  47. Hun Boon said,

    May 11, 2009 at 11:58 am

    Hi Don,

    Thanks for leaving a comment on our web site.

    When comparing the scratch resistance of AC5 laminate flooring and bamboo flooring, we have to bear in mind that laminate flooring is an artificial flooring with a plastic surface while bamboo flooring is a natural material after all.

    Our bamboo flooring comes with a scratch-resistant PU coating, but it has to be maintained with proper care. We usually advise our customers to avoid dropping sharp or heavy objects on the flooring, and to lift furniture when shifting instead of dragging over the floor.

    Our bamboo flooring can be installed in a variety of methods. If you prefer the softer feel of a foam underlayment, we can do that for you too.

    I’m emailing you now for your contact number so that we can get in touch with you to discuss your requirements.

    Cheers. :)

  48. Karen said,

    May 12, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    Hi Hun Boon,

    I will be getting my new place in a couple of months. The area is approx. 94sqm and i am quite interested in laying the bedrooms & living area with bamboo flooring. Would be so appreciative if you could advise on a price indication for that.

  49. Hun Boon said,

    May 13, 2009 at 9:24 am

    Hi Karen,

    Thanks for leaving a comment. Our bamboo flooring will be perfect for your living room and bedrooms. :)

    I’m dropping you an email now to find out more about your needs.

    cheers
    Hun Boon

  50. Karen Ng said,

    May 20, 2009 at 2:40 am

    Hi Hun Boon,

    Beside the 4 colours as featured here, do you have a darker shade like deep brown/black or wenge colour?

    Our new place is a 3-rm resale unit (approx. 66sqm) and we will be re-doing the cement flooring for the whole unit. We are only interested to lay the bamboo flooring in the bedroom and part of the original corridor.

    If possible, we would like to request a sample and an estimate quote for it. Thks

  51. Kelvin said,

    May 20, 2009 at 11:07 am

    Hi Hun Boon,

    Would appreciate if you could provide me with the specs and a quote for ss and laying of bamboo flooring for an est area of 60m2 (living room and bedrooms)?

    Thks alot.

  52. Hun Boon said,

    May 21, 2009 at 1:47 am

    Hi Kelvin,

    Thanks for leaving a comment, could I get your contact number so that I can arrange an appointment with you?

    I’m dropping you an email right now. :)

    cheers!

  53. Claire said,

    May 22, 2009 at 3:07 am

    Hi Hun Boon,

    I’m planning for my new place and would like to find out the indicative price to lay bamboo flooring over approx. 90sqm floor area for comparison. Thanks.

    Cheers!
    claire

  54. Hun Boon said,

    May 22, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    Hi Claire,

    Thanks for your interest, I’m dropping you an email to find out more about your needs now. :)

    cheers!

  55. Max T said,

    June 5, 2009 at 11:32 am

    Hi Hun Boon,

    WOW! That’s a really loooooong comments page! Well done!

    I run an interior design business. I’m very interested to find out more about your various products, specifically bamboo flooring, wall panels and veneer ply. I’m very sure today’s discerning homeowners can be nudged towards environmentally-friendly products if the price is right and most importantly, if they are properly educated on the benefits of such products! Is there a showroom locally in Singapore where I can pay a visit? Would appreciate too if you could advise me on the various prices.

    No, I’m not really a particularly green person, I’m afraid. But I’ve just started to realize that we can’t possibly continue to live our lives the way we are used to and expect the environment to remain as it is! I guess the recent birth of my son has kinda woken me up to this fact!

    I got linked to your site via Nadya’s site ( http://www.greenkampong.com/ ). Actually, I’ve read about your product sometime ago on SquareRooms & Home&Decor magazines but it took Nadya’s blog to get me here! Such is the power of the internet (so much more convenient to just click!)!

    Anyway, do drop me a line soon.

  56. Hun Boon said,

    June 5, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    Hi Max,

    Thanks for leaving a comment. Yes, it’s so much more convenient to click over from another web site than if you had seen us from interior design magazines!

    I checked out your web sites, cool designs you have there. And congrats on your baby!

    I’m dropping you an email now, you’re welcome to come check out our bamboo flooring in our office.

    See you soon!
    Hun Boon

  57. reena said,

    June 12, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Hi,

    I am considering changing the flooring for my flat. We currently use vinyl tiles. Was considering laminate flooring but chanced upon this website.

    Would apppreciate if you could direct me better on the costs for doing it in my 3 room flar (67 sqm) Also, I am already residing in it, so would it be feasible to carry it out without moving?

  58. lay kean said,

    June 16, 2009 at 3:20 pm

    Hi Hui Boon,

    I just bought a resale flat. Considering to have bamboo flooring, can you kindly let me know the price of an area of about 100 sqm (including labour fee)?

  59. Hun Boon said,

    June 16, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    Hi Lay Kean,

    Thanks for your comment, I’m dropping you an email right now. It’d be much appreciated if you could provide us with a contact number and floor plan. :)

    Cheers!
    Hun Boon

  60. David said,

    June 17, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    Hi Hun Boon,

    I have a 134 sq2 bedroom, and I was considering laminate until I came across your website. Seems like could be a better alternative and hopefully better pricing. I need it to be done by beginning of next week as my new furniture is coming very soon.
    Please let me know how much will it cost, and whether it is possible to be done by say monday or tuesday?

  61. Hun Boon said,

    June 17, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    Hi David,

    Thanks for your comment. I realised that my article above could have been given you and others the wrong impression.

    Laminate flooring is not in the same class as bamboo flooring. Instead, our product is compared to other long strip timber flooring (not even the small pieces of parquet flooring).

    There are some high end laminate flooring which are close in pricing to our bamboo flooring. However, I think most customers intending to go for laminates would choose the cheaper range.

    However in the long run, bamboo flooring definitely offers much greater value than laminate flooring. Laminates tend to wear out fast and needs replacing after a couple of years.

    Bamboo flooring is designed to last a life time. So depending on how long you intend to keep the flooring for, the initial higher purchase price for bamboo flooring will easily pay for itself after a while.

    We can quickly arrange installation for most projects as we keep ready stocks in Singapore.

    I’m dropping you an email now to get more details from you. :)

    cheers!
    Hun Boon

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  63. Zainab said,

    June 21, 2009 at 9:58 am

    hi,
    my question is as follows’
    1) Is it cheaper than laminates and parquet?
    2) How much does it cost to lay in an apt of 144sq m?
    3) Ist it suitable for kitchen and balcony?
    4) how long does it take to lay the bamboo?
    5) Does it need polishing?

  64. Hun Boon said,

    June 22, 2009 at 9:29 am

    Hi Zainab,

    Thanks for your questions, I’m sure a lot of our visitors have the same concerns as well.

    1) Is it cheaper than laminates and parquet?
    Bamboo flooring is a premium quality, eco-friendly hardwood flooring, so it will cost more than laminate flooring. As for parquet, a lot depends on the size and quality of the wood you’re comparing against.

    For more info on this, do check out this helpful article here.
    http://www.starbamboo.com/2009/06/18/bamboo-flooring-good-value-for-money/

    2) How much does it cost to lay in an apt of 144sq m?
    I’ll be contacting you for a floor plan, so that we can do a cost estimate for you.

    3) Is it suitable for kitchen and balcony?
    It is suitable for dry kitchens, but I won’t really recommend it if you intend to do a lot of cooking. Balcony is fine as long as it’s not exposed to rain.

    4) how long does it take to lay the bamboo?
    It depends on the size of your area, most projects can be completed within 2-4 days.

    5) Does it need polishing?
    If you go for our pre-finished bamboo flooring, then no polishing is required, saving you time and hassle.

    I’m dropping you an email now. :)

    cheers
    Hun Boon

  65. Lisa said,

    June 27, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    My queries:
    1. How will the humid weather in Singapore affect the layer of material between the bamboo planks and the tiled floor?
    2. Is it easy to replace a bamboo piece that has warped, been bleached by sunlight or chipped?
    3. My living and dining area is approximately 56 sq meters. Please give me a rough quote.

  66. Cindy said,

    July 2, 2009 at 4:29 pm

    Can you give me a quote for bamboo flooring for a single room about 210 sq ft. How long will it take for the bamboo to be flooring to be laid.

    Cidy

  67. Hun Boon said,

    July 2, 2009 at 5:13 pm

    Hi Cindy,

    Thanks for leaving a comment on our web site. Could you please provide a floor plan and contact number?

    As your area is quite small, installation will be completed within 1-2 days.

    Hope to hear from you soon. :)

    Thanks
    Hun Boon

  68. Mun said,

    July 13, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    Hi Hun Boon,

    Got a few qns :

    1) Does it have the feel of timber strip flooring ?
    2) Can it be laid over ceramic tiles ?
    3) Approximate duration of whole process to complete a typical HDB Exec. flat’s Hall,Dining & Study area. ?
    4) Do you do other reno beside Flooring ?

    Tks,
    Mun

  69. Hun Boon said,

    July 14, 2009 at 9:31 am

    Hi Mun,

    I’ll drop you an email on this, just the short and sweet answers to your questions below:

    1) Does it have the feel of timber strip flooring ?
    Definitely. Bamboo flooring is eco-friendly timber flooring.

    2) Can it be laid over ceramic tiles ?
    Yes.

    3) Approximate duration of whole process to complete a typical HDB Exec. flat’s Hall,Dining & Study area. ?
    We usually complete in 3-5 days.

    4) Do you do other reno beside Flooring ?
    No, though we supply other bamboo building materials e.g. bamboo veneer for cabinets and carpentry.

    Cheers
    Hun Boon

  70. Mag said,

    July 16, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    Could you please advise the rates for per sq foot or per sq metre? thanks !

  71. Hun Boon said,

    July 16, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    Hi Mag,

    I’m dropping you an email now. We’ll need a floor plan to provide you with a quotation. :)

    Cheers
    Hun Boon

  72. Mark said,

    July 19, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    Hi Hun Boon,

    I am interested to know more about the bamboo flooring(both pre finished and site finished) and the offer from your company. Main concern is the maintenance considering Singapore humid weather. Can you email me the detail and the pricing for a floor area of 90 square meter 4 room HDB. Thank you.

    Mark

  73. Gerard M Goon said,

    July 20, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Hi Hun Boon,

    We fit out hotel rooms with our furniture in Brazil, India, Australia & Malaysia and often are requested for solid bamboo wood floor panels as well. As in most projects today, they are looking for products mfg in China at Chinese prices plus a slight premium if a company can guarantee quality, delivery on time and after sales service. Your company seems to fit the profile I am looking for. Could you e-mail or call me for a discussion to assess if we could use your products for our projects?

    Many Tks,

    Gerard

  74. Phyllis said,

    July 22, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    Hi,

    May I know how much will it cost to install bamboo flooring in one of my common room?

  75. Hun Boon said,

    July 22, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    Hi Phyllis,

    Thanks for your interest! I’ve already sent you an email on your query. :)

    Hun Boon

  76. Mabel Ow said,

    August 2, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    Hi,

    May I know what is the quote for bamboo flooring for a 1700sq feet house ?

    Thks

  77. Evonne said,

    August 4, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    Can you let me know how much it cost to lay bamboo flooring on one part of the living room for a 4 roomed HDB flat? I will be getting my new flat one month later. Thks

  78. Hun Boon said,

    August 5, 2009 at 10:32 am

    Hi Mabel,

    Our sales team has dropped you an email as we don’t have your contact number. Hope to hear from you soon, so that we can work out a great price for your house. :)

    Thanks
    Hun Boon

  79. Hun Boon said,

    August 5, 2009 at 10:34 am

    Hi Evonne,

    I just sent you an email, do please send me your floor plan and provide a contact number. One month is still enough time for us to work on your project as we keep ready stocks in Singapore.

    Cheers
    Hun Boon

  80. Michael Loh said,

    August 9, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    Hi, can you give me an estimate for a room size of approximately 19ft by 13.5ft and an adjoining one that is 16ft by 9ft. I am looking at the more affordable on-site installation.

    Also need to know how many days is needed as I am planning to move in on 18 August.

    Thanks.

  81. Dalvey said,

    August 11, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    Hi there

    Please quote me for a resale flat about 80 sqm? Can you kindly tell me the nett price (including labour fee)?

    Thanks
    Dalvey

  82. Angela said,

    August 18, 2009 at 1:30 am

    Hello,

    Can you please quote me for a resale flat about 110 sqm?
    Kindly provide the nett price (including labour fee).

    Thanks!!!

  83. Hun Boon said,

    August 18, 2009 at 9:30 am

    Hi Dalvey and Angela,

    Thanks for your interest. I’ve already emailed you, kindly check your email inbox.

    For a faster reply, do please include your contact number. :)

    Cheers
    Hun Boon

  84. Erick said,

    August 18, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    Hi,
    i wish to enquire on the cost of laying bamboo flooring on 2 bedroom about the size of 300sqf.
    thanks

  85. David said,

    August 21, 2009 at 5:04 pm

    Hi Hun Boon,

    I’m considering on re-doing my current laminate flooring which is already in a poor condition. I am looking for something more durable and chanced upon your site. Could you advise me the price for re-doing my rooms.

    Size is approx: 12ft x 13ft, 11ft x 9ft and 7 x 6ft.

    In your email, appreciate if you could give a breakdown on material costs, laying costs, hacking costs to remove current laminate flooring, dumping costs, etc…

    Thanks

  86. Mr YJ Yi said,

    August 30, 2009 at 12:48 am

    Hi there

    May I know what is the quote for bamboo flooring for a 1500 sqft apt?
    If location is near the sea, will it affect the bamboo flooring?

    Thanks
    YJ

  87. Christine said,

    August 31, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    hi may i have the quotes for a 4 room apartment that is 92m sq.. I’m thinking of doing it for my living room and 3 bedroom.. May i have as much details as possible.. thx u

  88. Hun Boon said,

    September 1, 2009 at 10:37 am

    Hi everyone, thanks for leaving comments here.

    I’ve decided to close comments on this post as it is more than 2 years old.

    Please continue to comment on our latest postings, or contact us directly at:

    http://www.starbamboo.com/contact-us/

    Thanks for your support, and keep those emails coming. :)

    Cheers
    Hun Boon

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