Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo flooring is a hard, eco-friendly alternative to hardwood. This section explains what bamboo is, how strong and water-resistant it is, and how to choose and care for it.

About bamboo: is bamboo a wood, how strong bamboo is, and is bamboo waterproof.

Types & buying: solid bamboo, prefinished bamboo, pros of bamboo, and Morning Star bamboo.

Care: staining bamboo and the Morning Star recall.

For choosing among all floor types, see our wood flooring guide.

Is bamboo actually wood? Bamboo is technically a grass, but strand-woven bamboo flooring is as hard as or harder than many hardwoods.

Is bamboo flooring waterproof? It’s more moisture-resistant than solid hardwood but not fully waterproof — wipe spills promptly and avoid standing water.