Many homeowners prefer hardwood flooring. It’s easy to care for, lasts a long time and most of all – it’s gorgeous. However, it’s not the most eco-friendly option. For this reason, bamboo flooring is a better choice.
Why Bamboo Flooring is a Better Option than Wood If You’re an Earth-Conscious Homeowner
- Beauty: You don’t have to sacrifice the beauty of wood when you choose bamboo flooring. Bamboo is technically a grass and it comes in a variety of shades.
- Decorating Tip: Strand-woven bamboo flooring has a highly distinctive grain that makes it visually stunning. It evokes the beauty of oak, without the cost – to the environment or your wallet.
- Durable: Bamboo is extremely durable; with strand-woven being the strongest kind. This is because it is manufactured by shredding the bamboo, which is then combined with a low-VOC adhesive. This literally doubles the strength of this type of flooring, making it ideal for high-traffic areas like kitchens.
- Affordable: Bamboo flooring is much more economical than traditional hardwood flooring, and as easy to install (if not easier).
- Ecologically Friendly: Bamboo is an easily replenishable resource (which is why it’s so economical), unlike traditional woods used for hardwood floors. It usually takes only four to six years to grow and harvest bamboo.
As a side note, bamboo gives back to the earth in that it absorbs almost five times the amount of carbon dioxide and 35 percent more oxygen than trees.
For all of these reasons, bamboo is an excellent option for any home remodeling flooring project.
