What is laminated bamboo flooring?
Laminated bamboo flooring is a unique flooring material. The natural grain of the bamboo shows up clearly and is very attractive. The flooring is resistant to moisture, pressure and damage. It is flexible, lasts longer than wood flooring and is cheaper. It also acts as a sound insulator. How is it produced? Laminated bamboo flooring is produced by splitting bamboo culms into thick sections or sheets. These are then coated with resin, assembled into units three layers thick and then pressed firmly together in a hot press. After curing the pieces are trimmed to shape and painted or varnished. What is the market for bamboo flooring? Bamboo flooring boards are very popular worldwide and markets are developing in Japan, Europe and North America. In China there are over 100 manufacturers producing about 10 million square metres per year (ten square kilometres!). What is the role of a bamboo flooring manufacturing unit in rural development? The unit will provide employment for unskilled, semi
