Species Info / Bamboo - Wood Flooring International

Species Information / Bamboo

The Species:

Flooring Trade Name: Bamboo
Botanical Name: Phyllostachys pubescens
Lumber Name:
Grows In:

Products Available in Bamboo

For a listing of all the products available in this species: Products / Bamboo

Description:

Color Range & Color Change:

Color Range:

Color Change:

View WFI's Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other species: WFI's Color Properties Chart

View WFI's Bamboo Photo Page for photos of the typical color range & change to be expected: Bamboo Photo Page

Hardness:

Bamboo is % as hard as red oak ( on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak )

For hardness comparisons to additional species, please go to: WFI's Species Hardness

Where to Use:

Special Characteristics / Issues Specific to this Species:

Stability: Bamboo is . For additional information, see:
WFI's Wood Properties Chart on the WFI Downloads page.
Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) - none known at this time, see:
WFI's Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page before commencing any site finishing.
Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues: Bamboo - see: WFI's Material Safety on the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species: none known at this time - see Feedback / Bamboo on the WFI Site Map to see what others have experienced with this species.

Technical Information:

Note:

Additional Technical Information on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - Bamboo Only
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - to access all species