Earth-friendly Bamboo & Eucalyptus products.

Bamboo Strand Woven Flooring is…

• Manufactured from Grade A Mosa species bamboo averaging 5 – 7 years maturity
• Manufacturing Partners are all ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 certified
• All products meet European E1 Standards for low formaldehyde emissions
• All products are protected with 10 coats of AccuSeal finish, Scratch Resistant integrated layering technology for extra durability including 2 top coats of Klumpp Urethane
• As much as three times harder than oak
• Solid T&G for Glue-Down & Nail-down, Engineered Click
• Bamboo flooring available in:
  • Strand Flat/Smooth
  • Strand Woven Antiqued
  • Strand Woven Click-Lock
  • Strand Woven Click-Lock Handscraped
  • Strand Woven Light Wire Brush
• Coordinating moldings

Eucalyptus Strand Woven Flooring is…

Palmero Antiqued

Differences Between Bamboo & Eucalyptus

Much like bamboo floors, eucalyptus strand woven floors are many times harder than traditional hardwood flooring. The main difference between the two is aesthetic – in eucalyptus flooring you see the knots of the eucalyptus tree (small round marks) whereas in bamboo you see the nodes of the bamboo culms. Other than that, there’s really no difference. Eucalyptus floors are maintained the same as bamboo and other traditional hardwoods.

Important Notice: Color Variations

Bamboo & Euclayptus flooring, as with any other natural wood flooring, will vary in color from production to production based on environmental conditions during growth, harvesting time and manufacturing conditions. Stained bamboo may also vary in shade between production runs. Please request a sample of current inventory prior to placing an order.

Bamboo

Eucalyptus

7.5 In. Engineered Click Lock Plank

Quality at Every Layer

Our new 7.5″ wide engineered click lock bamboo hardwoods are easy to install and gorgeous in every setting.

Rigid Core Bamboo Flooring (SPC Core)

Our Rigid Core Planks are 100% waterproof and hold up exceptionally well even in kitchens, bathrooms and basements. The real hardwood wear layer construction provides the natural variation of bamboo in each of these colorways.

Molding

Blue Forest™ Quality Floors offers a variety bamboo moldings and trim, including quarter round, T-molding, reducers, thresholds, stair nosings, tread, and risers, floor vents, and baseboards.

Bamboo Plywood

Underlayment

Offering sound reduction with super sound eliminator technology, in addition to moisture protection and cushioning.

3-in-1 Super Silencer Pad
27.66′ L X 43.31″ W X 2mm

Bamboo flooring is an investment and, when installed properly, it can give you decades of problem-free use. But with all wooden flooring, proper moisture protection is critical. As part of the regular maintenance of your flooring, we recommend cleaning up wet spills as soon as they happen.

But what if the source of the moisture is underneath the floor? Protect yourself and your investment with this 3-in-1 Super Silencer Pad.

• For use under floating hardwood, bamboo, engineered, and laminate floors (not for nail down or glue down installations).
• For nail down installations we recommend 15 lb felt paper.
• Can be used over electric or hydronic radiant heat systems
• Cross-linked polyethylene foam with advanced moisture protection and shock absorption
• Corrects minor sub-floor imperfections
• Mold and mildew resistant
• Anti-crush technology for excellent performance and long life
• Includes adhesive strip and overlap film for linking multiple rolls
• Installed with plastic side facing down

Download 3 in 1 Super Silencer Specifications & Installation

3-in-1 Super Silencer MAX Pad
27.88′ L X 43.31″ W X 3mm

If you love wood floors all over the house, but dont want the kids to sound like a herd of elephants tap dancing when they are in their rooms, then this 3 in 1 underlayment for wood flooring is an investment you should make. This underlayment provides sound reduction so you can enjoy your new floors in peace and quiet.

Sound reduction is not the only benefit of this underlayment. It also gives cushioning between your new flooring and the concrete sub floor, and provides a moisture barrier to give your floor extra protection. Enjoy your new floor for longer with this premium underlayment.

• For use under floating hardwood, bamboo, engineered, and laminate floors (not for nail down or glue down installations). For nail down installations we recommend 15 lb felt paper.
• Can be used over electric radiant heat.
• Cross-linked polyethylene foam with advanced moisture protection and shock absorption.
• Corrects minor sub-floor imperfections.
• Mold and mildew resistant.
• Anti-crush technology for excellent performance and long life.
• Includes adhesive strip and overlap film for linking multiple rolls.
• Installed with plastic side facing down.

Download 3 in 1 Super Silencer MAX Specifications & Installation

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Blue Forest™ Quality Floors Project Gallery

• Blue Forest Construction Chart
• Blue Forest™ Quality Floors Accuseal Ultra Finish System
• Blue Forest Bamboo Janka Hardness Test Results
• Blue Forest™ Quality Floors Installation Guide
• Blue Forest™ Quality Floors Acclimation and Mineral Spirits Warning
• Blue Forest™ Quality Floors Maintenance and Care
• Blue Forest™ Quality Floors Molding
• The Amazing Benefits of Bamboo Flooring

Going Green with Blue Forest™ Quality Floors

Since 2005, respect for the environment and respect for our natural resources have been the guiding principles of Blue Forest™ Quality Floors. Our bamboo is harvested from Forestry Stewardship Council certified well-managed forests, and we’re members of the US Green Building Council. And did you now, by installing eco bamboo flooring, you qualify for LEED credits?

We pack our products in FDA-approved organic cornstarch peanuts that decompose completely in water. We strive to use boxes and stretch wrap made of a percentage of post-industrial and recycled material. And all of our corrugated packing material is made of 100% recycled content. From the moment our eco friendly flooring is harvested to the moment it leaves the warehouse, Blue Forest™ Quality Floors incorporates green practices into every aspect of business!

Why Bamboo?

Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth.

A sixty-foot bamboo cut for market takes 59 days to replace. It can be selectively harvested annually and regenerates without replanting.

Bamboo helps reduce carbon dioxide gases.

Some bamboo sequesters up to 12 tons of carbon dioxide per hectare, which makes it a highly efficient plant, and conducive to fresh air. It is known to produce greater biomass and 30% more oxygen than a hardwood forest of comparable size.

Bamboo is a natural water control barrier.

Because of its widespread root system and large canopy, bamboo greatly reduces rain run off, prevents massive soil erosion, and keeps twice as much water in a watershed.

Bamboo can restore degraded lands.

It is a pioneering plant and can be grown in soil damaged by overgrazing and poor agriculture. Proper harvesting does not kill the bamboo plant, so topsoil is held in place. Because of its dense litter on the forest floor, it feeds topsoil, restoring healthy agricultural lands for generations to come.

Eco-costs of shipping across the world: If you live on the West Coast and buy an Oak or Maple floor (which comes from the East), there is more embodied energy in that product than a bamboo floor made near the coast in China and shipped over the water. Ocean freight is simply that much more efficient. And this does not even take into account the fact that the tree cut on the East Coast will take 50 years to grow back whereas the bamboo tree cut in China will take only 5 years to grow back.

Family-Safe Products

Blue Forest™ Quality Floors conducts annual tests using an independent American laboratory to ensure accurate technical statistics. VOC levels are well below E1- European standards which state that formaldehyde contents must be less than 0.10ppm.

LEED credits for flooring:

Blue Forest™ Quality Floors flooring contributes to the following LEED credits:

• (MR) 6: Materials & Resources credit for Rapidly Renewable Resources
• (MR) 7: Materials & Resources Certified Wood
  (This LEED-certified flooring is available by special order – please contact us for information.)
• (IEQ) 4.4:Indoor Environmental Quality credit for Low-Emitting Materials

LEED® credits for adhesive and membrane:

(IEQ) 4.1: Indoor Environmental Quality credit for Low-Emitting Adhesives

VOC Levels

Formaldehyde is found in many products including furniture, automobiles, plastics, carpeting and most clothing. Extreme levels can cause health issues. We voluntarily lab test all of our products for formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to make sure they are safe for you and your family.

If you would like copies of our formaldehyde and VOC testing results, please contact us.

FSC

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), an independent, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC Pure certification means that the highest social and environmental criteria are followed when harvesting bamboo.

USGBC

We are also members of the U.S. Green Building Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building design and construction. USGBC developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) building rating system to promote green building practices. All Blue Forest™ Quality Floors flooring products contribute to LEED credits.

• CARB Phases 1 & 2 – The California Air Resources Board has set strict emissions and indoor air quality standards. Phase 1 went into effect in 2009, and Phase 2 will go into effect in 2011. Blue Forest™ Quality Floors flooring qualifies under both Phase 1 and Phase 2 standards for extremely low formaldehyde levels (under 0.05 ppm for Phase 2) in our products.
• OSHA Air Quality Standards – Blue Forest™ Quality Floors flooring also exceeds the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards regarding indoor air quality of less than 0.30 ppm of formaldehyde.
• E1 & E0 – Our bamboo flooring exceeds the European indoor air quality standards E1 and E0, with formaldehyde emissions of “effectively zero.”
• ISO 14001 – Our factory meets the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 environmental management standards. This means we identify and control the environmental impact of our activities, products and services; we are committed to continually improving our environmental performance; and we have implemented a systematic approach to setting and achieving environmental objectives and targets.
• ISO 9001 – Our factory meets the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 requirements, representing global quality standards for consistently producing products that satisfy customers’ expectations.

BILDERS CHOICE Zero VOC 100% Urethane Adhesive

Zero VOC 100% Urethane Adhesive

You’ve got your flooring material picked out, now you just need to install it. Use this first-class wood and bamboo flooring adhesive to fix that flooring in place and your installation will last for a long time. This product provides a stronger bond, giving your finished floor more durability, and the elasticity in the glue allows the floors to expand and contract naturally over the seasons.

This adhesive is a perfect choice as it is low odor and has ultra low VOC content making it the safest possible glue to work with. It also has great elasticity so will allow for any expansion or contraction of the boards due to temperature, ensuring that nothing will dampen your enjoyment of your new floor.

• Low Odor
• Excellent Green Grab
• Does Not Contain Water
• Suitable for Installation of bamboo, wood, and engineered floors
• Elasticity allows wood to expand and contract without stressing floor
• Must be applied with a 1/4 in. wide x 1/8 in. deep Square-Notch trowel

**Please note: This adhesive is not meant to serve as a moisture/vapor barrier and thus should not be used for installations over concrete or crawl spaces, unless you have sealed the subfloor to prevent moisture reaching the floor. For installations where subfloor moisture may be an issue we recommend our All in One Adhesive with Vapor & Sound Barrier

BILDERS ULTIMATE Zero VOC 100% Urethane Adhesive with Moisture & Sound Barrier

This flooring adhesive with moisture and sound barrier provides a moisture barrier to protect your floor from any moisture transmitted from a sub-floor, as well as filling in any cracks or ridges in the concrete.

It has an ultra low VOC content and is low odor, so you can relax knowing that you are using the safest possible adhesive product. It is also extremely elastic so it allows the boards to expand or contract without having a detrimental effect.

This adhesive really is the all in one solution to installing a perfect, long-lasting floor.

• Retards Moisture Vapor Transmission from Concrete Slabs
• Crack Bridging
• Low Odor
• Excellent Green Grab
• Does Not Contain Water
• Suitable for wood, bamboo, and engineered floors
• Elasticity allows wood to expand and contract without stressing floor
• Must be applied with a 1/4 in. wide V-Notch trowel

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