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		FAQ - about wall coverings
			Can bamboo be painted?
			Can you treat poles to meet fire code for use in restaurant?
			Could you attach rolled reed fencing to a cinder block wall?
			How are the bamboo board panels finished?
			How can I make a bamboo wainscot for a room in my house?
			How costly is it to line a wall with bamboo half-rounds?
			How do I install bamboo wall covering?
			My basement is damp. Will using bamboo there be a problem?
			What are some options for making a bamboo wall in my home?
			Which products are best for use in covering ceilings?
			Which wall coverings will work for bathroom walls & ceiling?
			How should I install Wall Boards?
			How do you install the slat wall coverings?
			How do you install the grass-like wall papers?
			How do you install Tatami?
			How do you install the loosely woven panels?

Can bamboo be painted?

Yes and no. The inside of the bamboo is a great wood to paint. The outside skin has a waxy coat that makes painting difficult unless sanded, or until the UV of the sun has weathered it to grey. The paint will not harm the bamboo.

Can you treat poles to meet fire code for use in restaurant?

The answer is yes, IF. The IF: If the bamboo has been split to half rounds (or smaller) or has a relief cut from end to end. Click the link for more details.

Could you attach rolled reed fencing to a cinder block wall?

Yes, rolled fencing may be attached to a cement or cinder block wall. It will take some initial preparation. Click the link for more details.

How are the bamboo board panels finished?

Gives information about the finish of our bamboo board panels, especially as pertains to heavy-duty use (such as in a kitchen).

How can I make a bamboo wainscot for a room in my house?

Contains ideas and finishing information for a wainscot made of bamboo half-rounds.

How costly is it to line a wall with bamboo half-rounds?

The diameter of the bamboo makes a difference. If you use small diameter bamboo the bamboo cost is less but it takes more labor to put it up. The cost per sq foot is about $3.25 for 2” bamboo. The weight is 1.25 lb./sq. ft.

How do I install bamboo wall covering?

Click for information on installation of bamboo and bamboo-like products on walls and ceilings.

My basement is damp. Will using bamboo there be a problem?

It depends on which material you choose to use and where you use it. Click the link for specifics.

What are some options for making a bamboo wall in my home?

There are two reasonably economical options. The first is to cover the wall with bamboo slat wall coverings. The latter involves covering the wall with half-rounds of bamboo. Click the link for more details on each.

Which products are best for use in covering ceilings?

Most of our wall or fencing products can be applied on a ceiling. Attachment methods vary with product. Click link for more details.

Which wall coverings will work for bathroom walls & ceiling?

Some possibilities include tatami or polished reed (in our rolled fencing section).

How should I install Wall Boards?

There are several options, ranging from fasteners to industrial adhesives. Click the link for more details.

How do you install the slat wall coverings?

The preferred installation technique is to use moldings. Click the link for more details.

How do you install the grass-like wall papers?

All the wall papers such as the Shanghai, Bangkok, Bombay, Rangoon, and Sanguran on paper can be installed using a non-staining wall paper paste.

How do you install Tatami?

Molding is the best solution. Click the link for more details.

How do you install the loosely woven panels?

Frequently spaced moldings, staples, or adhesives are all possible. Click the link for more details.