What are the differences between bamboo flooring and composite wood flooring?

Flooring board is a commonly used for home decoration. With the improvement of living standards, there are more and more types of flooring materials. Bamboo flooring and composite wood flooring are two different flooring materials. What are the differences between these two flooring boards? 

1. Material difference

Bamboo flooring is a flooring material made from bamboo, while composite wood flooring is a flooring material composed of multiple layers of wood and man-made materials.

2. Appearance difference

Bamboo flooring is evenly exposed to sunlight, the color distribution is even, the color is bright, and the whole body is translucent; while composite flooring is basically not the original color of wood, so there is no color difference at all.

3. Difference in hardness

Bamboo flooring is harder than composite wood flooring. Bamboo's higher hardness and density make bamboo flooring more wear-resistant and durable than composite wood flooring.

4. Difference in stability

Bamboo flooring is more stable than composite wood flooring. Bamboo flooring has better moisture-proof and waterproof properties and can be used in a humid environment for a long time, while composite wood flooring needs to be used in an environment with suitable humidity to avoid expansion or shrinkage problems.

5. Differences in installation methods

Bamboo flooring can be installed using nails, glue or clicks, while composite wood floors can usually only be installed using clicks and cannot be fixed with nails.

6. Differences in service life

The raw material of bamboo flooring is bamboo, which is relatively tough and the hardest plant among plants. It is made through multiple processes, so the service life of bamboo flooring is relatively long, up to more than 20 years; while composite flooring is made of wood, the service life can reach 10-15 years.

7. Differences in comfort

Due to the low thermal conductivity of bamboo, the floor does not generate or release heat. It has the characteristics of being warm in winter and cool in summer, and feels comfortable when walking on it. However, the density of composite wood flooring is high, and the foot feel will be slightly worse.

8. Price difference

For products of the same brand and specifications, the price of bamboo flooring is generally higher than that of composite wood flooring.

Bamboo flooring or composite wood flooring, which one is better?

Bamboo flooring and composite wood flooring have its own advantages. It does not mean that bamboo flooring is better than composite wood flooring. The choice mainly depends on personal preferences and home decoration needs:

1. Bamboo flooring is made of natural bamboo, which is naturally environmentally friendly, wear-resistant, and corrosion-resistant. Its natural bamboo texture looks beautiful, making people feel more comfortable and natural. In addition, the production process of bamboo flooring is relatively simple, the installation is faster, and the maintenance is also relatively convenient. However, the price of bamboo flooring is relatively higher than that of composite wood flooring.

2. Composite wood flooring is made of multiple layers of wood. It has characteristics of high wear resistance, impact resistance and stability, and can effectively prevent floor deformation and cracking. Composite wood flooring is simple and quick to install, and is relatively convenient for maintenance. The price of composite wood flooring is relatively low, however some performance may be affected.

Therefore, whether to choose bamboo flooring or composite wood flooring should be decided according to your actual needs and preferences. At the same time, you need to consider factors such as the price, durability, comfort, construction difficulty, and visual effects of the flooring.