The popularity of bamboo as a hardwood alternative and an environmentally friendly flooring has resulted in some inferior product on the market, according to a Wall Street Journal article several months ago. Although bamboo is harder than maple, the quality will depend on which part of the bamboo stalks are used, how they're cut and edged, how they're dried, and how they're shopped. All bamboo floors aren't equal - some can split, warp or delaminate. It's important to shop well and learn the differences.
Bamboo also can be colored - I just saw a Brazilian cherry bamboo floor that looked magnificent! One company offers over 50 colors.
Sharon,
It's always interesting to hear about trends in other areas. I have not seen any bamboo flooring here in Connecticut.
Informative post. I also wrote a post on Bamboo Flooring that you may want to check out.
Have a great day!
Christina