Bamboo flooring = good value for money?
By far, the most popular post on this blog is “Bamboo flooring that fits any budget“. As of today, it has garnered over 60 comments and the greatest number of page views.
Rather surprising considering that the post was written over 2 years ago, and buried deep within the blog.
In the article, I discussed how the perceived high cost of bamboo flooring shouldn’t deter customers because it is surprisingly affordable. In fact, it is similar in pricing to some laminate flooring.
As a result, we have received many enquires from customers expecting to get good quality long strip bamboo flooring at laminate flooring prices.
I have to clarify here that each type of flooring can differ widely in quality and prices. If we compare high quality laminate flooring with some of our special discount bamboo flooring, then the difference is minor.
However, most customers going for laminate flooring is choosing it precisely because it’s cheap. So they would select the lower-end range instead.
Bamboo flooring is an eco-friendly alternative to long strip hardwood flooring, and should be compared against them. Even parquet floor (using small pieces of wood flooring) is one class below.
Bamboo flooring might be more expensive than most laminate flooring. But what we should be asking is:
Does bamboo flooring offer better value than laminate flooring?
Definitely yes.
Laminate flooring tends to look tired and worn after a couple of years, especially the budget range. Being a plastic composite product, it cannot be re-sanded. The only option is to replace the entire floor.
Bamboo flooring, on the other hand, is hard and durable (some 20% harder than teak flooring). It is designed to last a lifetime.
You can even re-sand it 3-4 times, and get a brand new floor each time. The cost of re-sanding is just a fraction of getting a new laminate floor.
Take a longer perspective, and you’ll see just why bamboo flooring offers such excellent value.
And one thing is for sure, bamboo flooring looks much more natural and elegant than laminate flooring:
Apartment bedroom (South Korea)
Office reception area (Singapore)
So just give us a ring at 65659217 if you want to have such beautiful and eco-friendly floors in your home or office!
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Mariann said,
August 19, 2011 at 1:16 pm
I would like to know roughly how much does it cost to refloor for 3″NG” room HDB flat, am considering to floor kitchen too if its possible.Advises will be apreciated.Thank you
Hun Boon said,
August 22, 2011 at 4:01 am
Hi! Thanks for your interest. Generally we don’t advise that bamboo flooring is installed for the kitchen. Just as for any natural wooden flooring, maintenance could be an issue for the kitchen, especially for Asian-style cooking e.g. curry.
We will be contacting you directly via email.
Justin said,
December 13, 2012 at 10:19 am
Hi,i would like to enquire how much does it cost to refloor just one room?Please advise.Thank you
Hun Boon said,
December 13, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Hi, we’ll be emailing you regarding the quotation. If you could provide us with a floor plan, that would be great. Thanks!
Hun Boon said,
December 13, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Hi Justin, we tried emailing you but the email bounced back with the error “mailbox unavailable”. Could you please contact us directly at info@starbamboo.com so that we could assist with your query? Thanks!
Joy Lim said,
February 7, 2013 at 2:58 pm
Hi Star Bamboo,
I am a Final Year Interior Architecture & Design student from Temasek Poly Design School working on Final Year Project right now. I find the bamboo flooring product from you company really interesting and suitable for the project I am working on.
Is it possible for me to requests for bamboo material sample for my project’s material board?
Thanks!
Ibu Nur Norani said,
May 27, 2013 at 6:38 pm
Hi Star Bamboo,
Im getting my 3 room flat sometime this year and seems to be interested when reading your article. Kindly respond to my email how much will be the quotation for my hall & 2 rooms. Tq.
Eddie Yap said,
July 29, 2013 at 2:23 pm
Hi,
Do you have any responsible interior design company that work together with you.
If have can you recommend.
Thank you
Jason said,
July 29, 2013 at 9:22 pm
Hi, i would like to know quotation for 3 x room.
2 Room with CH, 1 x room with NV.
Tan yip Teck said,
October 22, 2013 at 10:23 am
Hi,
Like to check price for 110 sq m ,5 room hdb flat to overlay on current floor tiles for living room, balcony, 3 bedrooms.