Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo floors are made from the bamboo plant. So technically bamboo flooring is not made from wood at all - it's made from grass. Bamboo is hard and stable so this type of flooring is becoming extremely popular in North America. The bamboo is generally grown and shipped in from China and other parts of Asia. For bamboo flooring, you need to split and flatten the bamboo and then laminate the pieces together under high pressure. Bamboo flooring is well known for its resistance to most types of insects and moisture. It generally comes in two main colors - natural bamboo and carbonized. Carbonized is a softer color; which is achieved by pressure-steaming the bamboo. Bamboo plants or trees often reach maturity in five or six years. Bamboo flooring is durable, attractive and environmentally friendly. It comes in various styles and can cost as low as $2 per square foot online.
