Morningstart Bamboo Flooring
We began the process of installing new hardwood floors last October. Actually, if I want to get really precise, we began researching hardwood floor options months prior to October! I really, really wanted to share what a fabulous experience we have had. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. So if you don't want to read any further, I won't feel bad. If you are curious, read on...
In our research, we decided to purchase our floors from Lumber Liquidators - BIG MISTAKE. We discussed our options with an associate ad nauseum. Our original (honey oak - yuck) hardwood floors had an unsightly gap due to an i-beam running under the floors. When we walked into the store we wanted a dark, nail-down floor. That was as much as we knew. When we left, we had selected a dark, bamboo, floating floor. We were told the ONLY way to guarantee the new floors not splitting was to install a floating floor.
The installation was finished just prior to Thanksgiving and I was thrilled since I hosted the big meal. The hubby began to install the baseboards and life was good.
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I knew keeping the floors looking clean would be a challenge. And it is. A BIG challenge. But I accept that. I knew it and it does drive me a little nutty. But I think a lot of that is simply the by-product of having a large family with lots of friends. And that is not a bad thing. So that is acceptable.
There are ridges between the rows of boards. I was a little nervous at first. I thought food and dirt might end up smushed in the cracks but it really hasn't been a problem, thank goodness. The only way to not have those ridges is if you have a hardwood floor installed and then sanded, stained, and poly'd on sight. And honestly, I didn't want to have to deal with that. (Hindsight being 50-50, we should have gone that route.)
Lastly, and a big pet peeve of mine, is how easily these floors scratch. I mean seriously, the vacuum scratches the floor if I use the wrong attachment. I don't really have anything to compare to so I don't know if it's just the dark color? Or is it because it's bamboo? Or is because it's not solid? I have no idea. But there are scratches all over. I'm not sure anyone else would notice, but I notice!
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BUT...we are supposed to stick the T-molding smack in the middle of the floor. Check this view out. The molding should go right in front of the door to the basement. Can you say weird? Ugly? Awkward? Yeah, me, too.
So? We are stuck installing the T-molding. We have no choice. It's either that or the gap. Honestly, it's almost a tie as to which is worse!
In the end, I am very frustrated with Lumber Liquidators. They had numerous opportunities to educate us about the need for the molding. They knew we were installing the hardwoods throughout nearly our entire first floor AND I HAD A DETAILED DRAWING WITH MEASUREMENTS and they never mentioned the requirement for the molding. Nor did their installer mention this requirement when he put together a DETAILED PROJECT LIST for us. Did I mention we discussed our floor options ad nauseum? Because we did. If I had known I needed to install that piece I would NEVER picked these floors. Ever. Never ever. And don't you ever think it. (Name that movie.)
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And that, my friends, is the tale of my hardwood floors. The hubby and I briefly toyed with the idea of taking a match and some kerosene to the house but decided we'd end up in prison and neither of us looks good in stripes. Plus, we'd miss beer. And our kids. But not in that order. So we're going to stick an ugly piece of molding in our floor and curse Lumber Liquidators every time we step over it - so only a million bajillion times a day! Resists scratches Resists scratches Indicates the ability to withstand scratches, as when an object with a rough edge is dragged on your floor. A scratch tool, mounted on a load arm, is moved across the flooring sample, with progressively heavier weight, until a scratch is visible.
Resists stains Resists stains Indicates how resistant the floor is to staining from various products such as mustard, shoe polish, crayon, ink, bleach and peroxide.
The Lumber Liquidators Morning Star Ultra Elk Creek Bamboo 10041030 is part of the Flooring test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Flooring models like the Morning Star Ultra Elk Creek Bamboo 10041030 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Resists scratches Indicates the ability to withstand scratches, as when an object with a rough edge is dragged on your floor. A scratch tool, mounted on a load arm, is moved across the flooring sample, with progressively heavier weight, until a scratch is visible.
Resists stains Indicates how resistant the floor is to staining from various products such as mustard, shoe polish, crayon, ink, bleach and peroxide.
Surface smoothness Surface smoothness Indicates if flooring surface is perfectly smooth or has some texture (roughness or simulated grain). Those that have a very textured surface can trap dirt and stains that can make them more difficult to clean.
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Installation Installation The manufacturer's recommended methods of installation. Floating floors can often be installed without an underlayment (depending on product), and don't require gluing or other means of fastening, such as nails or staples.
Light shades Light shades Refers to the availability of light-hued products in this flooring product’s line. These siblings should perform similarly to the tested product for resistance to foot-traffic, scratches, stains, and dents, but the darkest floors in particular could fade more noticeably, given routine sun exposure.
Medium shades Medium shades Refers to the availability of medium-hued products in this flooring product’s line. These siblings should perform similarly to the tested product for resistance to foot-traffic, scratches, stains, and dents, but the darkest floors in particular could fade more noticeably, given routine sun exposure.
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Dark shades Dark shades Refers to the availability of dark-hued products in this flooring product’s line. These siblings should perform similarly to the tested product for resistance to foot-traffic, scratches, stains, and dents, but the darkest floors in particular could fade more noticeably, given routine sun exposure.
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