Bamboo floors have become more popular in recent years, let's take a closer look at the pros and cons of bamboo flooring;
Can You Sand Bamboo Floors. While bamboo in its natural state is very durable, bamboo that has been heated, to deepen its color, may be much softer and prone to scratching. I was wondering if i can sand them.
Traditional or classic bamboo floors can be sanded down and refinished easily, while strand bamboo flooring requires a bit more effort. Just like normal wood floors, bamboo floors can be sanded back to remove the old finish, any dents, scratches and worn areas. Engineered bamboo planks especially are often made with the interlocking system to make them.
Sanding bamboo flooring is a process due to the texture of the material.
As you can't have the sweet without the sour, there are also a few drawbacks to this type of flooring. While bamboo in its natural state is very durable, bamboo that has been heated, to deepen its color, may be much softer and prone to scratching. Engineered bamboo planks especially are often made with the interlocking system to make them. Indeed they are as durable if not more so.