Bamboo

Bamboo is typically available in light (manila/yellow tones) or dark (tannish brown) shades. Originating in Asia, this wood has a distinctive grain pattern that shows nodes from the bamboo stalks. Since Bamboo is a grass, the hardness of this material varies widely between manufacturers.

Appearance

Color: Typically available in light (manila/yellow tones) or dark (tannish brown) shades. Colors vary between manufacturers.

Grain: Distinctive grain pattern shows nodes from the bamboo stalks.

Variations within species and grade: Available either horizontally or vertically laminated. Horizontal construction tends to show nodes more prominently.

Properties

Hardness (Janka): Bamboo is a grass. Janka values vary widely between various manufacturers and between horizontal and vertical construction.

Dimensional Stability: Engineered construction.

Origin

Asia. The majority is made in China from the Moso species; however, some bamboo flooring is made from different bamboo species grown in countries such as Vietnam.