Now instead of stone one can have formaldehyde-free countertops in form of bamboo sheets. 16% harder than maple and growing like grass, a bamboo countertop sheets are available in 4' and 8' and four dissimilar grains. The vertical grain looks extraordinarily like a standard hardwood but is much more sustainable as well as lighter. Bamboo is also available for backsplash decoration. After years of research and kitchen testing, this bamboo is approved as solid bamboo countertop sheets. The knowledge gained from crafting over one million cutting boards has resulted in perfecting the mechanized process of thick, stable sheets that are amazingly beautiful and a green alternative to traditional wood counter tops. The unique countertop sheets are readily available in a variety of styles, including exclusive grain. Ready for contractor installation, bamboo countertop sheets are constructed with cross-band. It should be ideally glued as this keeps the sheet both flat, as well as lessens the tendency to twist or warp.

Styles and size:

There are mainly four different patterns like flat grain dark, vertical grain dark and dark and natural parquet end grain. All styles are constructed with exclusive cross-band laminate. Both the flat grain and vertical grain are available in 1" thick, 30" wide home fitting ready sheets in 8' lengths. Sheets come unfinished and sanded to 180 grit and ready to be spliced together for a kitchen, installed as counter tops. One can router the edge profiles to suit the individual kitchen style. It is recommended seal the counter tops with any of the excellent finishes currently on the market. One can simply use mineral oil, or as a natural alternative, walnut oil and then seal with bees wax. Vegetable oil or olive oil is not recommended as it can leave an unpleasant odor.

Durability:

The bamboo uses for countertops are all-natural material, and as such, the material will have natural variations in its colouration from sheet to sheet. The manufacturers has every effort is made to ensure colour consistency. The products are warranted against any manufacturing error but cannot be warranted against conditions that are beyond control, like extreme dryness, humidity or abusive handling.