Bamboo Wood Flooring

Phylloostachys Bambusoides

Sample is 3/4-by-2 1/4-inch square-edge solid strip.

Appearance

Color: Color selected to include a range of medium brown tones and exclude very dark and light pieces from being included.
Grain: Horizontal grain bamboo flooring has distinct knuckles formed by the joints in the bamboo stock.  Vertical grain bamboo flooring has a clean linear look.
Variations Within Species And Grades: Distinctive grain pattern shows nodes from bamboo stalks.
 

Properties

Hardness/Janka: 1350; 7% harder than Northern red oak.
Dimensional Stability: Above average (change coefficient .00144; 2.5 times more stable than red oak flooring.

Durability: Elastic, hard; excellent shock resistance. Remains smooth under friction.
 

Workability

Sawing/Machining: Good machining qualities.
Sanding: Sands satisfactorily.
Nailing: Good holding ability; good resistance to splitting.
Finishing: No known problems. Stains well.
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Cost

(relative to plainsawn select red oak)
Multiplier: 1.20
 

Availability

Available.