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Bamboo Flooring FAQs

Why bamboo? It makes sense. By using bamboo, we do not diminish hardwood forests that have taken decades to mature, and we help to preserve the habitat of our often endangered wildlife. Bamboo produces new shoots each year and individual stems are harvested from controlled forests every three to five years. If bamboo is not harvested after five years it falls over, unable to continue growing.

What does it look like? Check out our bamboo flooring photo gallery to see samples of how it looks. Many people are pleasantly surprised to see that bamboo flooring has the durable, clean look of hardwood floors, but contains a finer, more unique grain pattern.

Does it cost more than other hardwoods? Bamboo flooring is priced competitively with hardwood alternatives. Pricing is dependent on the style, color, and the size of your order. Pricing ranges from $4.00-$6.00/sq. ft.

Do you ever have sales? We are different from other vendors of bamboo in that we don’t have any sales or promotional gimmicks. Our pricing has been the same low price for the last 10 years. We may offer discounts or promotions based on the volume of the product purchased. Any discounts or promotions we offer are done on a case by case basis and will be reflected in our sales order form.

How durable is it? This very hard and very durable material is an average of 13% harder than maple. It is 27% harder than northern red oak and expands and contracts 50% less. Our fibrestrand bamboo is harder than any domestic hardwood in existence! Most people with pets find it harder and longer lasting that most other floor coverings.

Where does it come from? The bamboo that is used for our flooring is grown only in China. We work with brokers and other importers to supply the finished flooring in the US. Manufacturing is done close to the area where the bamboo is grown.

Is there a brand name for the bamboo? The bamboo we distribute is sourced from different importers depending on the quantity and type required. We sell only the highest quality, least toxic floors on the market.

How is it made? After at least 3 years of growth the bamboo’s hollow round shoots are sliced into strips, which are boiled to remove the starch. The strips are dried and laminated into solid boards, which are then milled into flooring boards. The bamboo is treated with preservative, either before it is laminated, after, or both. It is dipped once for complete coverage with a low-toxic acrylic urethane featuring UV inhibitors. This process reinforces bamboo’s natural resistance to water, mildew, and insects.

How long will it last? Bamboo is extremely durable and should last the life of your home. When site conditions are maintained properly, the finish should never need top-coating. Residential product warranty for all solid bamboo products is 50 years.

What is carbonized bamboo? Carbonized bamboo is is achieved by pressure steaming the bamboo, this darkens the bamboo into a rich, amber color.

What will the pandas eat? The Pandas in China live in the forests along the Eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau in Sichuan, Gansu, and Shannxi provinces. Of the 1,100 different varieties of bamboo, one type is used for this flooring, the Mao Zhu (Hairy bamboo). Hairy bamboo is a bamboo species not consumed by panda bears. This bamboo is harvested only from controlled forests in the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Guangxi, and the Hunan, not disturbing the panda’s habitat.

How do I install it and maintain it? Please take a look at our bamboo installation and maintenance guide for more info.2017_EcoFF_BambooInstallguide