One of the advantages of bamboo flooring is that it allows the consumer to have a real wood floor, while eliminating the need to cut down trees. It is also a bit cheaper than hardwood floors. They add to the resale value of a house if they are well kept, and they have all of the style of hardwood flooring.

A disadvantage that some people have experienced with bamboo flooring is a lack of durability. Darker bamboo flooring is created by pressure steaming it. This carbonizes the bamboo to make it darker. The darker the flooring, the less durable it will be. It can be prone to dents and scratches. However, it all really depends on how the bamboo is processed and treated.

The best thing you can do to find out if bamboo flooring is durable enough for you is to get a sample of it, and to press it with your thumbnail or a coin. Some stores have better quality bamboo flooring. But bamboo flooring is generally about as durable as normal hardwood floors. If you are careful to not slide furniture around, and if you make sure the bamboo is well made, you will prevent premature damage and you will enjoy your bamboo flooring for a long time.