Hardwood floors in the kitchen have to meet several criteria. They need to be tough on several fronts. For one, people will be walking all over them for their entire lifespan. Two, they may be subjected to harsh and ever-changing climates, especially if you’re so daring as to install them in the kitchen or bathroom. Three, your floors need to be sustainable. Finally, they need to appeal to your aesthetic sensibilities and interior design style.
Bamboo floors
There’s one type of flooring that has proven to fair much better in moist environments, like the kitchen or bathroom, and that’s bamboo. Most people would shy away from hardwood floors in humid climates because wood and water is a contentious combination. But bamboo isn’t hardwood or softwood; it’s a grass! A very fast-growing grass, at that, making bamboo floors the most sustainable of all the hardwood options.
Bamboo is versatile and can complement most interior design styles.
Bamboo is moisture resistant
No flooring is completely waterproof, but bamboo flooring is famous for being highly water-resistant. Like any wood, they won’t fare well under prolonged wet conditions. But for daily spills and high moisture from cooking or showering, bamboo is an excellent choice of material. Hallways and entryways, where there’s constant foot traffic from wet and snowy winter footwear, are going to put your floors to the test. And, bamboo has all the elements to pass.
Bamboo is mold-resistant
Bamboo comes in many varieties that are all tough, durable, and sustainable.
Water damage is unsightly, but it can be repaired in most cases. What can cause a lot more damage is the mold that tends to follow. Once again, bamboo has you covered. The structure of bamboo makes it hard for mold to grow. Water-resistance and a hostile environment for mold is the ultimate combination for durable flooring. Combine that with a tough exterior, and you’ve got a winning floor that can handle just about anything.
Bamboo is tough
Although it is a grass, bamboo is harder than most hardwoods. This hardness makes them tough, and able to handle any footwear. Being tough is essential in Colorado because we have four seasons and many types of shoes, boots, and heels that can put some pressure on your floors.
Talk to an expert about bamboo flooring, and check out the many varieties in color, grain, and texture to match your aesthetic.