"Wood" is a general term. Many different types of wood are made in engineered flooring. Bamboo is generally considered to be soft. People express problems with scratching. Although this can be true with some types of wood as well. Assuming the engineered wood and bamboo flooring are the same quality as far as their construction, the next thing you need to do is refer to is the Janka Hardness scale. See how the species of wood rates in comparison to bamboo. Many sales people have been misinformed about the property of bamboo. It is a great looking floor, but has its disadvantages too.
A laminate wood floor product is better since it uses less actual wood that an all wood floor does.
The benefits of owning bamboo wood floor is that it is ecologically friendly , as well as easy to maintain. They are water resistant and made of a natural material with no synthetics. Last but not least they are very cost efficient.
If the oak is down solid and no buckles, you can staple or glue most Bamboo over a suitable wood floor.. PLEASE check with the maker of teh Bamboo so you dont get blindsided.
You'll need wood glue to install any sort of bamboo flooring.
No, bamboo is a type of wood floor, similar to engineered woods in which layers of wood are pressed together. Laminate contains a resin/wood/composite base over which a layer of laminate (plastic) has been applied.
There are many advantages of having bamboo wood floors and there are some disadvantages. There is no actual test proving that bamboo wood floors are better or stronger than wood floors. It really just depends on your personal preference.
Engineered wood floor is essentially a thin wood veneer over a plywood substrate. It is much better than just a normal floor because it is more durable.
Yes, you can sand and refinish a bamboo floor much like you would any other wood floor. Bamboo has a very low burn temperatures. Most manufactures recommend professional refinishing because of this.
Because bamboo is a wood and wood floats.
Because bamboo is a wood and wood floats.
Bamboo is popular because it is lightweight, comes in a neutral color and is a renewable resource. Bamboo grows faster than other wood and can be used for a slightly cushioned floor.