What are the pros and cons of bamboo flooring?

Answer by  KWags1977 (427)

Bamboo is very popular because its an exotic wood that looks good and is easily available for home improvements. It's very economical over other exotic woods. It is somewhat brittle and can scratch easier than most woods. Direct sun light will cause it to fade much quicker than other woods as well.

Answer by  cmkekbif (778)

Bamboo is becomming very popular because they are durable and dependable while also being very eco friendly. Bamboo is a sturdy choice available in a variety of colors.

Answer by  cmkekbif (778)

Bamboo is becomming very popular because of its beauty, durability and the eco friendly factor. Bamboo flooring is done just like other laminate or wood flooring and stands up well to traffic.

Answer by  clynnbarnard (40)

Bamboo flooring is beautiful and very durable. It can provide you with a lifelong flooring solution but it is very difficult to clean and maintain when you first purchase it. Bamboo flooring is more expensive in the short term compared to other flooring solutions but is long lasting and will save money in the long term.

Answer by  rita (25)

There are many view on Bamboo flooring. Though it is fast growing, strong, durable, easily installable, environmental friendly, sustainable, beautiful,has anti-moisture features because grown tropical environment, Despite this, will fade when exposed to sunlight,brittle,easy to dent and scratch,if is younger than five year of age.

Answer by  Darry (3853)

Bamboo floors are much easier to dent and scratch than traditional wood flooring. There can be all manners of problems with staining from liquids, etc. if the bamboo is not sealed properly. But it is easier to clean and naturally fire resistant. It can also run cheaper than traditional flooring.

Answer by  Anita27 (656)

There are definite environment advantages to using bamboo flooring. Bamboo is a renewable resource so you can feel confident that you are doing something to save the environment when you install it in your home. It is also beautiful, so you will be making a good choice with your interior design.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

I think they are beautiful. But they are hard to walk on sometimes. They get to be quite a pain.

Answer by  Someone83 (166)

Well, they are environmentally friendly, which is a benefit. Though it isn't an extremely hardwood since it can scratch quite easily.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

Advantages of bamboo flooring include it being a renewable resource that is better than wood for the environment and that it does not trap allergens the way carpet does. It is easy to sweep or vaucum. Disadvantages include cost and upkeep, since it does have to be maintained with oils like wood.

Answer by  sindhu (12)

I think bamboo floors are beautiful, but I don't know if they're a good idea besides that.its so good...its so good for health,....we can improve knowledge