If you are considering installing new bamboo floors, is worth noting that bamboo is eco-friendly and considered a renewable resource due to rapid growth. A freshly harvested bamboo plant takes only about seven years to reach. In contrast, hardwood such as, and maple also regenerate but require significantly time typically at least 40 .

Bamboo flooring undeniably rivals hardwood and offers a comparable levels to other woods. However, its appearance and longevity depend on the type picked out., Natural bamboo, for example, is light in color (almost blond and boasts twice the stability of red oak woods, most popular flooring. In, carbonized bamboo is darker softer, and less.

While bamboo offers comparatively fewer color variations, it presents a variety design options, including edge-grain planks exotic striped “tiger patterns as available at Elmwood. It important to note that solid bamboo is stronger than engineered bamboo, which consists of multiple layers. If for the, select a product with a 1/4-inch-thick top layer optimal results.