Is Bamboo More Durable Than Hardwood

Bamboo is a resilient material and therefore bamboo floors are usually more durable than hardwood.

Is bamboo more durable than hardwood.

It is harder than most traditional hardwoods and it is quickly becoming a favorite among consumers who have children or pets in the home. When compared to hardwood bamboo is slightly more resistant to water damage. Traditional wood is much longer wearing and requires less maintenance. Teragren specifies only optimum 5 5 moso bamboo harvested at maturity.

Hardwood flooring is much longer lasting and durable than bamboo. It is important to note however that some types of bamboo flooring may not be as hard and may be more easily damaged. But this is not a water proof or scratch proof material. 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.

Real wood flooring can be refinished multiple times to restore it. Bamboo flooring cannot be refinished as often and depending on the type may scratch or dent more easily. Take care to protect the floor against standing water and from scratches. And bamboo is slightly harder than many hardwoods giving it somewhat better resistance to scratches and dents.