How to Decorate Your Interior Using Bamboo

Decorating your interior using bamboo

Bamboo is a material that represents breezy nature and the tropics, but it doesn’t have to remain outside. It also has a place in interior design, especially for spaces trying to capture the essence of island life. The use of bamboo in design has fluctuated in the past. In recent years, interior designers have been drawn back to bamboo in their creations, and they prefer it over industrial styles due to its natural appearance and the unending possibilities of this material.

The eco-friendly and stylish element of bamboo changes the ambiance of a room into a true tropical escape. Join the bamboo trend by incorporating bamboo in clever and attractive ways. Check out the following ideas to decorate inside your home using bamboo or dressing up your establishment with this material.

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Bamboo Paneling Installation Instructions

Bamboo paneling is both eco-friendly and attractive, perfect for home or business use. You can use bamboo paneling to cover walls, ceilings, cabinets, bar fronts, and more. Bamboo Paneling is relatively easy to install on just about any surface; let’s take a look at how to install bamboo paneling in your home!

Surface Area

Be sure to consider the surface where the bamboo installation will occur. You’ll want to make sure that it is smooth to avoid awkward bumps in the paneling. Surface areas that are prone to excessive moisture exposure are also not recommended for bamboo paneling, which is a general rule for any wall covering material. Before you begin installation, it is best to clean the surface to ensure that the paneling will be installed under the best condition and will have the maximum lifespan.

Size the Panels

Our bamboo paneling comes in a convenient carpet roll style that can be cut horizontally or vertically. In order to decide how much and where to cut, you’ll obviously want to measure the surface area you want to cover and write the measurements down so you won’t forget. Once you have your measurements, you can begin cutting the panels to size. For horizontal cuts, mark the paneling with a marker and cut carefully with a chop saw. If you plan on cutting paneling vertically, use a box knife with a sharp blade. Cut all the way through the mesh fabric backing between the strips of bamboo. Always use sharpened or new blades to avoid tears and rough edges.

Install the Panels

Bamboo paneling can be installed using nails, staples, or glue. If using nails, you will want to pre-drill holes in relation to the size of the nail being used. Due to the natural density of bamboo, paneling is subject to cracking and splitting. Slowly drill holes 1” from top to bottom every 10”. Hold the paneling firmly on the surface area you wish to cover and apply nails slowly.
If you decide to use staples to apply the paneling, you will need an industrial staple gun with stainless steel staples. Hold the measured and cut bamboo paneling in place and staple every six to eight inches from top to bottom. For additional reinforcement, you can staple the paneling on all edges.

When using glue for installation, be sure to use contact cement to coat the mesh backing thoroughly. Allow the adhesive to set for 10 to 15 minutes, and then apply to the surface you’ve chosen. Press all areas of the paneling firmly to ensure effective contact with the wall’s surfaces. You can reinforce the paneling with staples or nails, just keep in mind that holes must be pre-drilled for nails prior to gluing the paneling to the wall. Allow 24 hours for drying time and periodically check to make sure the paneling stays in place.

Finishing the Installation

To complete paneling, apply a coat of our Total Wood Protectant. The varnish will enhance the look of paneling and protect the color if used outdoors. All that’s left to do after you’ve applied the oil is to sit back and admire the new look of your space!

Need Help?

If you need some guidance while installing your bamboo paneling, don’t worry! We have customer service representatives on standby ready to help you – just give us a call at 877-912-2244 or contact us online to get the answers you need!

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Forever Bamboo Tutorials

In the next couple of weeks we will be producing short tutorial videos that will be available to view on our website and new YouTube page. These videos will display our thatch, bamboo fencing, paneling, bamboo poles, reed fencing, Bac Bac matting, and Lauhala matting. In each video, we will be educating our viewers about each product and ways in which you can install and enhance your home or business.

Here’s a list of topics that will be discussed in each tutorial.

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Tips On Using Bamboo Panels to Transform Your Living Space

 

As bamboo becomes a more and more popular material around the world, people are developing many exciting ways to use it in their homes. Over the past few years, one of the more popular ways people have been incorporating this material into their homes is through the use of bamboo panels on walls and floors. Bamboo panels are an attractive and cost effective way to add character to any living space. The affordability of bamboo over other products is a major factor in its popularity. However, this shouldn’t take away from the sheer beauty of the material itself. Bamboo is also an extremely attractive material that can compliment almost any design aesthetic.

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Bamboo Paneling Ideas: Easy, Elegant, and Green

Bamboo Paneling wall decoration

Bamboo paneling is a great material to quickly update the look of your indoor space. Bamboo paneling comes in panels of 4 feet by 8 feet. Bamboo paneling is also known as “flex bamboo” since they are flexible enough for many surfaces. Add paneling to walls, ceilings, tables, or any surface to give it a pop of texture and interest. The paneling is made from 100% natural bamboo. There are many different finishes and colors you can choose from.  Different styles of paneling gives you the option of changing the atmosphere of your area.

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