Comments on: FLOORING: Thinking bamboo floors…here is the definitive list of suppliers

By: bobbie, no.california

bobbie, no.california — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:42:30 +0000

we’ve had bamboo for 2+ years in a heavy traffic area. It IS showing wear and tear (dropping the washing machine on it didn’t help..). we have 3 medium size dogs, and a southern exposure window (i have friends who purchased the same product and their carbonization has faded from sun exposure). we have the carbonized horizontal strand. all that being said.. we always get compliments on the beauty of the floor! it really is a warm, inviting surface, and a distinct look. i am now considering doing more floors over, and am getting serious about strand woven bamboo - supposed to be extremely hard. as to the bamboo coming from china, my limited research indicates that almost all lower priced flooring comes from china - no matter if it’s laminate, bamboo, or cheaper hardwoods. only the pricey stuff i can’t afford is made in america anymore!

By: Mark Chester, Maryland

Mark Chester, Maryland — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:50:53 +0000

I am researching bamboo flooring sold by iFLOOR. Has anyone found any information on the following manufacurers? : Lotus Land Quick Click Bamboo Floors, Ming Dynasty Bamboo, or Springwood? IFLOOR also offers products from Anhui under the AMPU brand but that web site offers VERY little information in badly translated chinese.

By: Hyena

Hyena — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:21:33 +0000

I am a little concerned about products coming from China (and the other countries they are destroying as well). It is one thing to try to buy eco, but it is another one to check out the sources.
Is there a way to know them for sure?
Anyhow it seems to be the best option…

By: Erin. Los Gatos, California

Erin. Los Gatos, California — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:23:23 +0000

I LOVE BAMBOO!!!
I found a bamboo product at lumber liquidators in San Jose! After installing about 700 sq/ft in high traffic areas (dogs and bikes frequent this area) I have yet to find any obvious scratches or discoloration. I installed the lighter, vertically alligned, click and lock bamboo. It was super easy and quick to install- after the initial row! Next time I will order online for better selection.