Bamboo flooring - benefits & disadvantages

Bamboo flooring is a popular choice of floor covering and yet, not many people know that Bamboo is actually a grass rather than hardwood. This is one of the greatest advantages of Bamboo flooring as it only takes about five years to grow, compared to decades that are needed for the growth of a tree.

While there are different types of quality of Bamboo flooring on the market today, many options are actually with a very high durability and aesthetic qualities, making Bamboo flooring a popular choice for many home owners. In addition, similarly to natural wood flooring, once installed, Bamboo flooring has a magnificent natural and vibrant appearance which makes it a very attractive option of floor covering.

The Bamboo floor industry has significantly developed in the past few years and today there are many solid Bamboo as well as engineered Bamboo flooring options on the market. These are high quality products making Bamboo suitable for areas such as hallways, living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms.

Similarly to wood floorings, Bamboo floors can be installed over both concrete as well as wooden subfloors. The important thing here is to make sure that the subfloors are very well levelled, clean and dry. Bamboo flooring is also compatible with underfloor heating, making it a very popular choice today.

Finally, contrary to many beliefs, sanding bamboo flooring is also possible, which means that it is a reliable floor covering that can last for many years. Sanding bamboo flooring is performed in a similar way to natural wood floorings, however, it requires careful consideration of the choice of sealant, which is often 3 coats of the oil-based polyurethane.