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At a Glance: Bamboo Flooring Hardwood Flooring Variety and Variation Less variety due to uniformity of species; can be stained to achieve a variety of colors and tones Hundreds of species offer many choices of color, warmth, depth, and striations Janka Range 3,800 – 5,000 (max hardness) 22 – 5,000 . . . Read more
After deciding on bamboo flooring for a home, it isn’t as simple as running to the nearest provider, grabbing the planks needed, and coming home to install it. In addition to the color, style, and type of bamboo, there are several other considerations to keep in mind before making a . . . Read more
Bamboo flooring offers a remarkable range of colors, patterns, and styles to choose from to fit any décor with an eco-friendly sustainability you can be proud of. When it comes to comparing bamboo flooring’s strengths and weaknesses, the pros far exceed the cons. Read our Bamboo Buying Guide for all . . . Read more
The Janka Hardness Scale determines the hardness of a particular type of wood over another. The scale was invented in 1906 by Gabriel Janka, an Austrian wood researcher, and standardized in 1927 by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Depending on the room where the flooring will be . . . Read more