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Category: Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo FAQs

  Is “carbonized” bamboo flooring stained? So carbonized bamboo is softer than natural bamboo? What is the difference between “horizontal” and “vertical” bamboo flooring? Can a bamboo floor be floated? How does bamboo flooring hold up to high humidity? Is strand-woven bamboo the same product as traditional bamboo flooring? Can . . . Read more

Bamboo Glossary

A “A” Grade Bamboo This is bamboo has been allowed to fully mature before being harvested. This process takes from five to seven years and allows the harvested bamboo to obtain persistent coloring, and helps build a stronger resistance to mold and fungi growth. This kind of bamboo flooring has a . . . Read more

The Janka Hardness Scale

The Janka Hardness Scale is an important aspect of choosing the right wood flooring. This classification determines the durability of a particular type of wood over another. Gabriel Janka, a Austrian wood researcher invented the scale in 1906. The classification was standardized in 1927 by the American Society for Testing and . . . Read more

Bamboo Floor Buying Guide

Bamboo flooring presents a remarkable range of colors, patterns, and styles to fit any décor with an eco-friendly sustainability. Read our Buying Guide for all the information you need to decide what flooring suits you best. What to Ask When You Don’t Know What to Ask Why: Bamboo stand out . . . Read more