We evaluate together all the main advantages and defects of the bamboo flooring. Bamboo flooring has become popular in recent years due to the many similarities with wooden floors. The bamboo version is elegant, gives an exotic look to the environments and is relatively inexpensive, which makes it even more attractive.

Let‘s try and evaluate all the pros and cons of this type of flooring to make the right choice before installation and choose the one that best suits your lifestyle.

So what are the main reasons to install bamboo flooring?

Duration in time

The bamboo flooring just like the one in wood, can last many years. As in any field, quality is a key feature to establish durability, durability and reliability.

In particular, the non-carbonated bamboo is particularly resistant and can be compared to American oak parquet, but with more gear.

Elegance

The bamboo floor fits perfectly into linear environments, with modern aesthetics. Whoever chooses the bamboo parquet is attentive to the trends, but also demands a high quality.

Availability in many variants

One of the advantages of bamboo flooring is the wide choice available on the market because it is available in many styles and colors.

Keep in mind that dark-colored bamboo floors have often been thermally treated.

Eco-sustainability 

Bamboo by many is considered a very good alternative to traditional wood flooring thanks to its much faster growth and reproduction capacity. In fact a bamboo plant reaches full maturity between five and seven years.

Natural materials

The use of natural materials is depopulating in construction and bamboo flooring can be the icing on the cake in a project initiated by ecologically aware people.

Easy maintenance

The bamboo parquet is easily cleaned with a broom and a little neutral soap, no special treatment required. A great pro for those who do not have much time to clean up!

Possibility of finishing

Bamboo floors can become discolored or dull with time, but there is good news: they can be finished according to your needs because it comes with several layers of protection that are applied during installation.

If necessary the surface sanding by professionals can give new life to the bamboo floor.

Water resistance

Compared to traditional wood floors, bamboo is more resistant to water and damage caused by it, such as stains and deformations. More durable however does not mean that it does not suffer damage, so it is best to pay attention.

Low cost

Despite its exotic charm, bamboo parquet is usually less expensive than wooden parquet. What else could be better option than choosing a flooring that looks awesome and costs a small amount of money!

What are the limitations of bamboo flooring?

Scratch sensitivity

Bamboo compared to wooden parquet tends to scratch more easily. With an intensive use of an average family, it is impossible to maintain a smooth surface because pets, furniture, or heel shoes can damage the floor. Also beware of the sand!

As mentioned above under the heading "Possibility of finishing", however, it is easy to remedy the damage.

Damage caused by water

As mentioned in the Pro list, the bamboo floor is water resistant enough, but this does not exclude that, being a natural organic material, it does not cause damage caused by too much moisture, causing deformation, discoloration or mold.

Sensitive to moisture

In very humid environments, the parquet boards in bamboo are likely to expand beyond normal, or to shrink in too dry environments.

Risk of too soft materials

If the bamboo used was taken too early and did not have time to mature the risk is to be with a floor too soft and, consequently, not lasting.

Generally uncoated and stranded bamboo floors are not affected by this problem, while dark bamboo can represent a weaker structure.

Less versatile style

Though the bamboo flooring is unique in its kind and has a great appeal, it can be a limit in styles of homes very different from contemporary and modern. However, it is also true that most of the designers and flooring experts confirm that that the wooden bamboo decking is one of the finest form of flooring one can use in their homes.