Bamboo flooring is a particularly good alternative for the ever-popular hardwood flooring especially when it comes to two specific qualities of beauty and durability. The characteristic grain that bamboo has is one of the prettiest grains that a flooring can have, and some actually prefer the appearance of bamboo flooring to that of hardwood flooring. Durability is also no problem, as bamboo is comparable with the best of them when it comes to hardness and durability tests.

Bamboo grows and renews very quickly, taking only about six years for a bamboo plant to grow to its full potential, as opposed to decades more for hardwood. This fast renewal rate puts a lesser strain on the environment, and individual plants are replenished relatively quickly. Bamboo flooring is also great for people looking for a more environmentally friendly flooring material but don’t want anything synthetic in their home.

Because of its steady supply, bamboo flooring is less expensive than many varieties of wood flooring, all the while without losing the qualities that make it one of the top flooring choices since its introduction. Its easy-to-maintain characteristics contribute to its popularity as a flooring option. Simple cleaning techniques and materials are enough to keep your bamboo flooring in top shape.

Carbonized bamboo flooring is a type of flooring with carbonized finishing, offering a dark amber shade on the surface similar to the color of young teak. Usually, bamboo flooring is available in two colors: natural and carbonized or caramelized.

Carbonized bamboo flooring is obtained through a process called carbonization. The longer the process, the darker the bamboo flooring will be. Dark color on the bamboo flooring is acquired when bamboo undergoes pressure heating, which is a part of the process. During pressure heating, the sugar contents in the fiber darken and attain a coffee-colored tone on the surface. However, this pressurized heating might weaken the bamboo flooring from 20% to 30%.

If the freshly cut bamboo strips are carbonized within two hours and are not exposed to treatment with boiling water, the flooring gains 8% more hardness. Boiling water treatment is, however, used in the normal carbonization process.

Carbonized bamboo flooring is available in two varieties: vertical carbonized bamboo flooring and horizontal carbonized bamboo flooring. The difference lies in the alignment of the bamboo strips.

Carbonized bamboo flooring is not used in places with heavy traffic such as shopping complexes or office buildings. This type of flooring is best suited for use in residential buildings. Mishandling of this flooring can cause scratches and denting on the surface. Proper and timely maintenance is required for carbonized bamboo flooring.

The finish applied to the surface has to be durable and capable of protecting the flooring from scratches and other damages. All edges are to be sealed so that moisture content does not accumulate beneath the flooring. It is ideal if the room moisture level can be maintained using a dehumidifier or humidifier.

Rates for installation of carbonized bamboo flooring are similar to that of common hardwood floors but will vary from one region to another.