Woven Bamboo Flooring as Durable as Tropical Hardwoods

27 April 2008

You’ve probably heard of bamboo flooring as its eco-friendliness (that’s a word–really) has made it a pretty hot option. Actually a fast-growing grass, bamboo is similar to wood in many ways when it comes to floors. But if hardness and durability are a concern, you may wonder if something that’s technically a grass can hold up well in high traffic area.

Well, the folks at EcoTimber have come up with a woven bamboo flooring that is actually strands pressed together with a durable resin. Because its wood-like grain is less linear than traditional bamboo flooring, it features the durability “of the densest tropical hardwoods,” which makes it ideal for high-traffic hallways and rooms.

The woven bamboo flooring comes prefinished and can be nailed or glued down (but not installed as a floating floor, so it’s not a project for most do-it-yourselfers). The cost is $5.99 per square foot (not including installation).

EcoTimber

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