Bamboo Flooring,Awesome!

jayem said:

We installed bamboo floors in our great room 2 years ago. We chose the vertical cut (doesn't show the elbows--less busy) in the carbonized finish. We love it. A very understated grain pattern with a beautiful honey color. A great background for area rugs and it goes really well with the contemporary architecture of our house.

Sliding a large floor plant in a heavy ceramic pot did scratch the finish. So I would strongly recommend felt or teflon protector pads under furniture. I was also told that some rug pads (with latex, I think) can discolor the finish over time. There is also a choice between solid and engineered (laminated) bamboo planks. The engineered was recommended for basement or below grade installations. We could use the solid--which can be sanded and refinished at least once or twice. The cost was about the same as other hardwood floors, but aside from the environmental benefits, I really like the clean look, which really goes well with a contemporary style. It's a great product.

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