Bamboo Flooring Quality

Want to do a bit of testing and research on bamboo hardwood floors on your own? Are you the type of person that wants to see everything with your own eyes? Well, so are we! Here are a few tips to help you see which floor is right for your home.

  • Always order a sample

    This is the only way to know if you have the right floor for your project.

  • Check the finish of the sample

    Scratch it with your fingernail, your dogs paw or your children's favorite toy. Always ensure that the sample can withstand the every day wear and tear that your family will put it through -- bamboo plywood or other discount floors might not be able to. Remember, the sample will be the same strength as your floor, if the sample passes your extreme tests, you floor will too!

  • Check the color of the sample

    Just because there is a pretty picture online of the floor does not mean your home will look like that too. The sample is a color swatch for you to hold against your wall color, cabinet color or furniture. The one thing to keep in mind is some bamboo has color variation in the board, so your sample may be lighter or darker than the vast majority of your floor. Bamboo is a natural product, so be prepared for some variation, even in high quality bamboo flooring.

  • Inspect the manufacturing quality

    Just because there is a pretty picture online of the floor does not mean your home will look like that too. The sample is a color swatch for you to hold against your wall color, cabinet color or furniture. The one thing to keep in mind is some bamboo has color variation in the board, so your sample may be lighter or darker than the vast majority of your floor. Bamboo is a natural product, so be prepared for some variation, even in high quality bamboo flooring.

  • Ask your supplier about their warranty

    Make sure the warranty is from a U.S. supplier, not a manufacturer located overseas.

  • Formaldehyde

    The formaldehyde issue is simple, if your floor is below the E1 standard, then you are in the clear. Remember household objects like billiard balls have formaldehyde, even your body makes trace amounts of formaldehyde. Ask your supplier for their test results.