Hardwood floor is any home owner’s pride. They are simple yet elegant and lend a smart minimalistic look to your room. Hardwood floors are made from various woods like oak, maple, teak, mahogany and walnut to name a few. So what is giving these hardwoods a run for their money? Stained bamboo floor is the answer. Well technically bamboo is not a hardwood, in fact it is a very fast growing grass which is as hard as most hardwood available in the market. On top of that bamboo flooring looks pretty much the same as any other hardwood flooring. Here are a few reasons why bamboo flooring is the new favorite amongst home owners and architects.

Lasts a lifetime

Yes, Stained bamboo flooring can practically last a lifetime. Engineered bamboo floors are harder than most oak and teak hardwood. Strand woven bamboo is made by boiling strips of bamboo in boric acid solution and then mixed with an adhesive under very high pressure. This is the hardest form of bamboo and is actually harder than oak, teak and most Brazilian hardwoods. The strand woven bamboo has a hardness of above 3000lbf on the Janka hardness scale. Bamboo flooring is a perfect choice for your home especially in high traffic areas like the kitchen or living room because it can take a beating and still look as good as ever.

Moving on, bamboo floors have a good reputation for being dust and water resistant. Water spills on a bamboo floor will evaporate and eventually dry off if not wiped away. Bamboo floors also do not allow bugs and insects to infest them. Typically bamboo floors last around 20 years with minimal care but you can refinish your floor to make it look as good as new.

Looks stunning

Bamboo has a naturally unique texture that lends an aesthetic touch to your room. Bamboo floors come mainly in two different styles. In the horizontal style the bamboo strips are laid flat with their top surfaces showing. This style shows fewer joint lines but more of the bamboo’s natural characters. On the other hand in the vertical style the bamboo strips are laid side by side in long slender rows thereby showing more joint lines but fewer natural characters. You can opt for either style based on what you are looking for. Bamboo have a natural light blonde color but carbonized bamboo have a rich caramel color which looks smart and goes with any décor. Stained bamboo flooring provides you with a vast array of color options to choose from. Staining the bamboo protects it from the harmful UV rays of the sun and makes it look like any other hardwood floor.

Easy to install and maintain

Most hardwood floors are either nailed or glued down but not bamboo floor. Bamboo flooring can be installed as a floating floor on some foam. The great thing about bamboo is they fit perfectly while installing meaning you don’t have to cut away any extra bamboo. This means minimum wastage and fuss. Floating bamboo floors apart from being easy to install is also easily portable. You can remove your flooring if you are changing houses and set it down in your new house, just like that.

 
Bamboo flooring being resistant to dust, water and scratches it is easier to clean than most hardwoods. Stains don’t remain on your bamboo floor and even if they do you can clean it using simply a clean wet mop. Vacuum every 2 months if possible and you are set for a lifetime of duty.

Affordable

Bamboo flooring costs around $2-$4 per square feet which is extremely affordable compared to the best hardwood in the market and bamboo is stronger than most of these hardwoods. Bamboo flooring is easy to install and you can even do it yourself thus saving installation charges.

The stained bamboo flooring is the new trend now. Not only does it look like hardwood floors but also is stronger and more durable than hardwood. Stained bamboo flooring also has very low formaldehyde emission and more nature friendly than hardwood. So look out for a reputable retailer and get your stained bamboo floor.