Teragren's MPL Synergy Strand Bamboo Flooring Collection offers one of the safest, purest and most durable green floors available. Synergy strand is a solid-strip tongue and groove floor that comes in four simple, yet alluring, colors: Wheat, Chestnut, Java and Brindle. Unlike most bamboo suppliers who are mainly importers, Teragren develops and manufactures all of its own products, directly controlling quality from harvest to distribution through 11 separate checkpoints. But Teragren goes above and beyond even this. The Synergy strand bamboo is manufactured with a unique award-winning Xcora technology — the very best in product engineering that utilizes the "hot press" (vs. cold press) system for high hardness ratings, moisture control and stability. As a result, the Synergy series is 154% harder than red oak, making it an ideal option for high-traffic areas in both residential and commercial environments. The Xcora technology includes a 7-coat German finish which provides a wear layer of abrasion-resistant aluminum oxide, plus two scratch-resistant polyurethane topcoats that protect the bamboo fiber's natural strength and beauty.

Its finish is water-based and solvent-free, and its adhesives emit substantially less formaldehyde than is present in ambient air. This same product is also available in the Teragren Portfolio Collection with the Välinge-patented, glueless, self-locking system which allows the flooring to be quickly installed and floated on, above or below grade. Synergy is FloorScore-certified, one of the most rigorous air quality standards in the world. FloorScore ensures the quality of indoor air for schools and offices, and meets stringent standards for 78 volatile organic compounds (VOCs).Joint: tongue and groove | Installation: nail or glue-down Teragren is one of the most respected bamboo manufacturers because its award-winning products are among the hardest, safest, purest, best milled, most durable and easiest to install. While most bamboo companies boast claims about their products, Teragren proves them. If you want a reliable bamboo flooring, made by a US company that walks its talk, you won't find anything better.

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Stone Source - Zebrano Stone Source - Zinco Stone Source - Tune 47 posts, read 199,064 times 2,038 posts, read 3,369,007 times How important is underlay? The role of underlay is sometimes overlooked. Underlay improves underfoot comfort, absorbs crushing forces on the pile, overcomes minor imperfections in the floor and it improves the acoustic and thermal insulation properties of the carpeted floor. There are three main types of underlay: felt, foam and rubber. Like carpet, all types are available in various grades and qualities and these can be matched to your carpet and the wear characteristics of your home. Ask your retailer about the options available. An underlay should be firm but comfortable. Poorly specified underlay will lead to stretching and rucking and may result in a breakdown of the carpet backing. As a guide, if you stand on the underlay you should not be able to feel the floor with the heel of your shoe. If you are replacing your carpet, don’t be tempted to use the existing underlay.

It will have the same wear patterns that appear in your old carpet and these will quickly resurface in a new carpet. Carpet manufacturers’ warranties also require their products be installed over new underlay. Ask your Choices Flooring consultant about an appropriate underlay whether it be Dunlop Comfort Choice® Underlay or Airstep Underlay. If i bend the carpet and see the backing does this mean the carpet is low quality?All carpets, except woven carpets, are made with spaces between the tufts (ends). Remember, except when used on stairs, carpet is laid flat on the floor. You can feel the thickness or density of different carpets by sticking your fingers into the pile, but make sure you do it on a flat surface. As a general rule, thicker, tighter, denser carpets perform better. If i know the weight or other technical specifications, can i compare products? Using technical specifications of a product can give you a guide, but there are many other factors that can alter the comparison.

For example, two carpets made to the same specifications but made with different fibres will perform, look, and feel differently in the same environment. Does following a rating system ensure i'll get the right carpet? A rating system developed by a manufacturer is their own evaluation of products based on their set of standards and “testing” methods. These rating systems can’t be compared across manufacturers since most are based on opinion and not strict testing methods. Twist is the number of turns put into the carpet fibre or yarn. Almost all carpets have twisted yarns. As a general rule, the more twist or turns on a fibre, the better performance you can expect. Yarns that are twisted tighter have a different feel compared to those that are looser. Which is better: wool or nylon carpet? There are various qualities of wool and nylon carpets available across a range of price points. Should i buy plush or twist pile carpet? A plush pile carpet is very luxurious and comfortable to live with.

A twist pile carpet has the added benefit of minimising the appearance of tracking or foot marking. We recommend that you select products depending on your lifestyle and the foot traffic in your home. What's the difference between a broadloom metre and a square metre? A broadloom metre is actually 3.66 square metres, i.e. 1 metre cut from a carpet roll, which is normally 3.66 metres in width. It’s always a good idea to compare the square metre cost of carpet against other floor coverings such as ceramic tiles, luxury vinyl or timber as they are specifically priced by the square metre and you can determine a better comparison of value. What causes a carpet to shed? Shedding results from the type of fibre used in the manufacturing of the carpet. Carpet that is manufactured with staple fibre has shorter fibres in the yarn and will shed for a short time depending on the amount of foot traffic and how often you vacuum. BCF, or Bulked Continuous Fibre, is the other type of fibre used in the manufacturing of carpet.

In terms of durability there is little difference between the two. Wool is naturally a staple fibre; nylon and polyester can be either staple or BCF and olefin is usually BCF. I'm interested in a carpet with a formal look; which styles should i consider? A plush carpet with its velvet appearance would be the perfect carpet style to achieve your formal look. A patterned carpet can also add additional style to a formal room. What is berber carpet? While many people commonly refer to loop style carpets as Berber, the term Berber actually means a flecking of colour that originates from the natural flecking found in wool. Anti-static technology is built into the carpet itself to ensure a static-free environment. Does wool have stain resistance through it?Spot cleaning is recommended because a stain is harder to remove if allowed to dry—don’t rub into the carpet, rather use pressure to soak up the liquid as soon as you notice a spill. While nylon carpet is treated with stain resistance, it’s still recommended to clean up spills as quickly as possible—again, don’t rub into the carpet, rather use pressure to soak up the liquid.