The bamboo flooring industry is growing. As
demand increases, so does the number of
bamboo flooring suppliers that operate in the marketplace. It is important to choose
your supplier wisely as working with the wrong supplier can cause huge headaches down the road. Here are
some bamboo flooring reviews
of some of the top suppliers working in the industry today.
If you have done all of your research and you have come to the decision that you would like to buy bamboo
flooring, whether you need low-quality wholesale
bamboo flooring or high quality bamboo flooring, below is a quick overview of a few companies you can check
out, grouped by quality and sorted by alphabetical order. Depending on your situation and budget, your bamboo
flooring needs may be different. Consumers with active lifestyles that are looking for a durable floor to live on, architects, or contractors
looking for commercial-grade floors should stick to the high end products, while those with short term goals for their home might
want to look at more cost-effective discount bamboo flooring solutions.
Teragren®
It's hard to deny the vastness of Teragren's empire. Opened in 1994, they are one of the original companies to import
and distribute bamboo flooring. Today they have distribution centers in every state and offer a full line of quality
bamboo flooring, moldings, and veneers. Their customer service seems to vary depending on location, but over all
they are fairly easy to work with. Of note is that you can only purchase their products through one of their distributors
which adds the dreaded "middle man" bump to their prices.
Plyboo®
Smith and Fong have a quality company in Plyboo®. Established in 1989 Plyboo is one of if not the first
importers of bamboo flooring and products. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA; Plyboo® has
3 strategically placed warehouses on the West Coast and 1 in the East making it easier to get your
products fast. The customer service department does a good job of answering your questions. They offer
an extensive line of bamboo and other floors; however, their moldings are fairly basic and their quality is good.
Like Teragren®, you can only purchase Plyboo® through one of their distributors which means you're paying more
for their products than for other brands of similar quality.
Bamboo Mountain®
In 1997 they started with specialized projects, later making unique furniture and formaldehyde free glue.
Bamboo Mountain® is a cost friendly supplier who will ship directly to home owners and commercial contractors.
Their customer service is average but worth the price. Overall their flooring is of good quality but
the moldings are sometimes unappealing and over priced compared to the flooring.
EcoTimber®
Since 1992 EcoTimber® has been a reliable source for many types of hardwood flooring. Most of their
customer service is top notch and they have convenient local dealers in most places. EcoTimber® is a
large company with many facets, so many in fact that bamboo is not their strong point. They have a good
quality line of flooring that is very eco-friendly, unfortunately you'll be seeing this reflected in the price, and it
can be beat for the quality.
Ambient®
Being somewhat of a newcomer to the bamboo flooring scene, Ambient® seems to have hit the ground running.
In the top tier for quality and with competitive pricing that rivals the big box/depot companies, they've also
pioneered unique products like radiant heat bamboo flooring and a handscraped strand woven
floor. Direct to consumer selling makes it a great choice and considering the top-notch quality, prices
are very reasonable. Customer service seems to be very informative, honest, and friendly. Notes of
interest are that the company has only been around since 2005 and they're not open on weekends.
Lumber Liquidators®
Their advertisements can be seen everywhere from the internet to billboards to blockbuster movies. Their
negative reviews can be found everywhere too. Lumber Liquidators® are just that, liquidators; they find an
array of different products for cheap prices and move them as fast as possible. The customer service can't
tell you the specifics on your bamboo flooring because it comes from different sources. You might pay the
least for your flooring at Lumber Liquidators®, but if you have any problems or need to match moldings it
will be time to pay the difference with an added headache.
Fast Floors®
Sells big name flooring on their website for decent prices. The customer service is on par with the rest,
but you better know what you're talking about before calling, with so many other products they just don't
have enough education on bamboo flooring. Some of the companies that Fast Floors® distributes have quality
products, but there are no moldings listed on their site.
eFloorz®
Is an online retailer that has spread its wing to include brick and mortar store fronts. eFlooz® offers
a few lines of bamboo flooring for competitive prices. They also offer several other lines of different
kinds of flooring. If you find a product that you like they can save you some money, but if you are looking
for selection or top quality, shop elsewhere.
Lowes®
Has a decent selection when it comes to bamboo flooring and they sometimes have installation crews to put
the floor down. However, the quality suffers do to prematurely manufactured bamboo and insufficient finish,
they lack molding selection, and the crews are often unreliable. As with most other durable goods the big box stores should
usually be avoided for bamboo flooring.
Hawa®
Has taken many steps to grow their company since 1993 and have a unique line of products. They have their
own factory in Northern China that produces White Oak for flooring, when it comes to bamboo, your choices
are somewhat limited and their molding selection is sub-par. They score low on customer service as customer
complaints are often lost in the mix due to language barriers. This company also sells through it's
distributors so the price can be beat.
Eco-Friendly Flooring®
Offers everything under the sun when it comes to environmentally friendly flooring, everything from recycled
tiles, to bamboo and cork, to linoleum and stones. With so much to offer, the service suffers. Their website
is light on information and shipping times and communication could improve.
Duro Design®
Brings you Bamboo, Cork, Engineered Oak, and European Eucalyptus flooring, all of which come in a wide
variety of colors. If you are looking for a custom color or European Eucalyptus, you're not going to find
a better company. Considering the finish and the Janka ratings of their bamboo, it's hard to rate them in
the top tier for quality, and for the price, there are certainly other options.
Bamboo Advantage®
A great company that has a lot to offer in the way of eco-friendly design. They sell bamboo flooring,
furniture, veneers, and cabinets and they all look great. The people are friendly and knowledgeable. The
overall pricing of their bamboo flooring products is average, but so is the quality.
