Earth-friendly Bamboo & Eucalyptus
Rigid Core Bamboo with attached IXPE
Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank with attached Cork

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…

Milano Toasted

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.

Solid Strand Bamboo

Engineered Click Strand Bamboo

Engineered Click Chevron Strand Bamboo

Eucalyptus

BSPC Rigid Core Engineered Click Bamboo

Our Rigid Core planks are constructed with a real hardwood wear layer providing the natural variation found in bamboo. The planks are water-resistant and hold up exceptionally well in kitchens, bathrooms and basements, even where there is radiant heat. The planks include an attached acoustical vapor barrier underlayment.

• 5 1/8” x 9/32” (7mm) x 3′
• 40mil Wear Layer / Attached IXPE Underlayment
• Float

SPC Rigid Core Engineered Click Luxury Vinyl Planks

Our Rigid Core LVP planks are 100% waterproof. The textured, wood-look surface allows for a natural looking variance in color. These floors are capable of withstanding heavy foot traffic The planks include an attached acoustical vapor barrier underlayment.

• 7 1/8″ x 5mm x 4′
• 20mil Wear Layer / Attached Cork Underlayment
• Float or Glue-Down

See Vloer Luxury Vinyl Flooring for 40mil Glue-Down

Molding

Blue Forest™ 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

The Highest Rated Vapor Barrier Underlayment

Sound Defender® Vapor Barrier 3 in 1 Rubber Underlayment providing cushioning and sound reduction. This vapor barrier underlayment has the highest sound transmission rating and impact rating of any of our previous underlayments.

Sound reduction is just one of the many benefits to using this product. Everyone that has had to stand on their feet for long periods of time knows how important cushioning is. This 3 mm thick pad will provide long lasting comfort underfoot. Do not forget about the moisture barrier! The gold-foil backing on your soundproof floor underlayment will block any moisture coming up from your subfloor so everything stays totally quiet and dry.

Quality Features of this Soundproof/Vapor Barrier Underlayment

Our Sound Defender comes with the following features:

• Highest in class sound impact and insulation ratings
• Solid rubber with advanced moisture protection and shock absorption
• Mold and mildew resistant
• Crush-resistant technology for stellar performance and longevity
• Includes adhesive strip and overlap foil film for connecting multiple rolls
• Installed with foil side facing down

The Sound Defender is a 3 mm thick gold-foil-backed rubber vapor barrier underlayment with advanced moisture protection, shock absorption, and an adhesive strip with overlap film for ease of installation.

Download Sound Defender Specifications & Installation

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Blue Forest™ Floors Project Gallery

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

Going Green with Blue Forest™ Floors

Since 2005, respect for the environment and respect for our natural resources have been the guiding principles of Blue Forest™ 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™ 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™ 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™ 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™ 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™ 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™ 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.

IRONWOOD® 95% Moisture Vapor Barrier, Elastomeric Adhesive

Extremely low-odor wood adhesive.

In the realm of multi-functioning wood adhesives, Ironwood nails it. Through its stable, cross- linking chemistry, Ironwood ensures that your flooring stays where you want it. Capable of managing moisture from most concrete slabs, Ironwood is also resistant to high alkalinity.

• 95% moisture protection (porous slab)
• Permanent, waterproof bond
• Solvent and isocyanate-free
• Non-staining and easy to clean
• 1-step installation (no stirring/mixing)
• High-strength, elastomeric membrane
• Rapid occupancy times
• Sound control (IIC, STC)
• Warranted over cutback residue (see TDS)
• Protects flooring from alkali attack
• Extremely low VOC, extremely low odor
• Antimicrobial technology

**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