Just stumbled across a random fact—did you guys know bamboo flooring is actually harder than a lot of traditional hardwoods? I always assumed bamboo was kinda soft and fragile, you know, panda food vibes... Guess I was way off. Curious if anyone else has cool facts or experiences with bamboo floors.
Yeah, bamboo floors can definitely surprise you. I had a client a couple years back who insisted on bamboo flooring for their kitchen remodel. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—thought it might scratch easily or warp from spills—but it's held up surprisingly well. Looks great too, especially in modern spaces. One thing I'm still unsure about though is how bamboo compares to hardwood in terms of refinishing down the line...anyone have experience with sanding and refinishing bamboo?
I've refinished bamboo floors a couple times, and here's what I've noticed:
- Bamboo sands down pretty smoothly, similar to hardwood, but you gotta be careful not to go too deep—especially with engineered bamboo.
- The grain pattern can sometimes show sanding marks more easily, so finer grit paper and patience are key.
- Refinishing definitely freshens it up nicely, but unlike solid hardwood, bamboo usually can't handle multiple refinishes over its lifetime.
Overall though, it's doable and can extend the life of your floor quite a bit.
Totally agree about the sanding marks—bamboo grain can be tricky. I've also noticed that darker bamboo floors sometimes lighten unevenly after refinishing...have you run into that issue too? Curious if it's just me.
