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Title: Where to get bamboo?
Post by: WILL CAROTHERS on April 26, 2012, 04:05:00 PM
Hey guys, ive been hearing lots about bamboo flooring used as actionboo for lams, but is there anywhere you can buy flooring by the piece, i dont need it in bulk, and thats the only way most places sell it.
Title: Re: Where to get bamboo?
Post by: D on April 26, 2012, 05:54:00 PM
I got lucky and got mine from a friend that lays hardwood.  He was tearing out some that had got damaged and he gave me the old boards.
Title: Re: Where to get bamboo?
Post by: D on April 26, 2012, 05:56:00 PM
crap hit send before I ment to.  Have you tried Home depot of Lowes or something like that to see if they might have some boxes in stock?  I doubt that you'll be able to get it by the board though.  Might have to buy a box at a time.
Title: Re: Where to get bamboo?
Post by: dmikeyj on April 26, 2012, 09:35:00 PM
Check with a flooring install outfit for their leftovers/cutoffs.  Maybe you get lucky?
Title: Re: Where to get bamboo?
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 29, 2012, 10:10:00 PM
Will, some flooring stores and big box stores will sell 3 foot pieces as samples so customers can see how they look in the house. That's how I get mine. Or you can make friends with a flooring guy.  :bigsmyl:  
Dave.
Title: Re: Where to get bamboo?
Post by: Tron on April 30, 2012, 12:30:00 AM
I found it by the board at my local Rockler for a fair price.

-Nathan
Title: Re: Where to get bamboo?
Post by: Canadabowyer on April 30, 2012, 11:43:00 AM
Stair risers from  www.nwbamboo.com. (http://www.nwbamboo.com.)