Bamboo is a natural material for surface covering having many properties of hardwood flooring. Bamboo is actually produced by a type of grass. Bamboo flooring has been an eye-catcher for many years from the time when it was launched. All bamboo flooring is designed i.e. the strands of grass are sliced and shredded and pressed together to build flooring boards.

Have a look at some of the bamboo flooring types:

? Vertical bamboo possess a uniform and striped look

? Horizontal bamboo has the "knuckles" in the grain pattern which is commonly associated with bamboo flooring.

? The hardest and the most expensive type of bamboo flooring is strand woven bamboo mixed with glass fibers type.

Bamboo flooring has many positive benefits as well as some of the drawbacks and vulnerabilities.

There are both bamboo flooring pros and cons.

First, have a look at the pros of Natural bamboo flooring:

Nature-friendly: bamboo is composed of the natural vegetation. It is known that the bamboo plant is a highly renewable source that grows only in 3 to 5 years. The hardwood trees take about 20 years to grow completely and hence bamboo tree regrowth is much faster.

Easy to maintain: the bamboo flooring is relatively easy to maintain. Sweeping or vacuum cleaning regularly is just enough to get rid of the dust particles. You can also use bamboo floor cleaner to clean the bamboo flooring.

More resistant to water damage: the water resistance of the bamboo flooring is much more than normal flooring.

Be natural: it has become a new trend to use natural materials in the construction industry. People are becoming more ecologically conscious and hence they want to reflect this in their values. More focus has shifted on the natural material than on the costly man-made materials for the flooring of houses.

Durable and better: The strand woven bamboo is classified under the hardest and the most expensive bamboo flooring and hence is the most durable one and last longer than the other floorings.

Be trendy and stylish: if you want to elevate the elegance of your house then opt for Bamboo flooring. The appearance of the flooring is almost similar to hardwood but is still distinct and different. The bamboo flooring instantly boosts the quality of the rooms.

Refinish and renew: this is obvious that bamboo floor may require finishing after a certain period of time. It may get discolored, scratched or marred. But the advantage is that the surface can be refinished by applying the finished coats again to give it a fresh look. The thickness of the planks used decides how much sanding needs to be done.

The cons of bamboo flooring:

Scratches are certain: while it has been proved that bamboo is relatively easy to maintain but it is next to impossible to keep it up to the mark if it is used on the regular basis. The scratches on the bamboo floor can be caused by a wide variety of things like high heels, pet claws, and furniture legs. Sometimes, small grits and tiny particles can also cause nasty scratches on the bamboo floor.

Water can cause damage: bamboo is more resistant to water damage but it is still a natural material hence such excessive moisture can cause it to warp or will allow to mold to grow.

Humidity: the floor planks to plump if the flooring is installed in a humid air. If the area is much dry, then the plank might shrink. Hence appropriate temperature is required for avoiding cracks in the bamboo floor.

Lacks hardness: while strand woven bamboo flooring is much harder and durable but the bamboo planks which are darker in color are generally softer. This is because the carbonization process used to color the wood weakens it structurally.

Environmental concerns: although bamboo is a natural material which is highly renewable, it has some environmental concerns as well. The adhesive used while bamboo flooring can be toxic to the environment.
So, these are the bamboo flooring pros and cons. It is all the matter of choice. The ones who want to have bamboo flooring can avoid all the cons and have a completely easy to clean bamboo flooring in their house. While those who want a much better design to their house may not choose it.