Is Bamboo More Durable Than Hardwood

Bamboo flooring can be as soft as pine and harder than maple depending on the species of bamboo used and when it was harvested.

Is bamboo more durable than hardwood.

Bamboo is a resilient material and therefore bamboo floors are usually more durable than hardwood. And bamboo is slightly harder than many hardwoods giving it somewhat better resistance to scratches and dents. Bamboo flooring cannot be refinished as often and depending on the type may scratch or dent more easily. Bamboo may be less sensitive to moisture than hardwood but manufacturers still discourage wet mopping it just as they discourage wet mopping a wood floor.

When compared to hardwood bamboo is slightly more resistant to water damage. Similar to hardwood the hardness of different bamboo types is rated according to the janka scale which rates regular bamboo as harder than maple and oak among others. Bamboo flooring on the other hand is very durable. Teragren specifies only optimum 5 5 moso bamboo harvested at maturity.

It is important to note however that some types of bamboo flooring may not be as hard and may be more easily damaged. Hardwood flooring is much longer lasting and durable than bamboo. But this is not a water proof or scratch proof material. It is harder than most traditional hardwoods and it is quickly becoming a favorite among consumers who have children or pets in the home.