Bamboo floors

[Kevin M]

Anyone have experience with bamboo? How does it hold up? look compaired to hardwood? buyers reactions to it? im trying it on my next project,any input would be great.thanks

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I like the way it looks, but it requires a minimum moisture content in the air, which I don't have out here in the desert, so I've never installed it.

I can't think of any reason a buyer would object to it, other than the obvious one that they have their heart set on red cherry floors (which is a problem with any and every flooring you use)

I don't think bambeoo is any cheaper than other wood flooring, so you chose it because you like the way it looks. Same as any other wood floor.

[Luis A.]

It looks great and in this "green" era we are in right now you can advertise it as being eco-friendly.

The only time I would not reccomend it would be for a rental because it is soft and scratches easily. It can be cheaper than hardwoods but the glue needed for it is more expensive.

[Jason Fant]

Personally, I don't like it, but that's just my taste. qkjones is right in that it's a eco-friendly product which makes it desirable for a good number of people but it's not as durable as other hardwood flooring products so there's a trade-off. It's definitely a more clean/contemporary look, so make sure if your using it, it fits the character of the house.

IMHO, if you really want hardwood, you can't go wrong with a good old fashioned site finished oak floor. It's tried and true and won't usually draw strong opinions from folks (like or dislike) like some of the more exotic materials do, which makes it a safe choice for a rehab. I like a 3" plank rather than the 2 or 2.5" strip as it just adds a subtle little something different to make the house stand out. Darker finishes are all the rage here in the south, but that may be different up in NY.