Common Questions About Bamboo Flooring

1. What is bamboo flooring?
Bamboo flooring is categorized into standard bamboo flooring and strand-woven (heavy-duty) bamboo flooring.
1) Standard bamboo flooring comes in flat-pressed (random node or aligned node) and side-pressed varieties. Flat-pressed flooring is made by gluing together bamboo strips (2–2.5 cm wide) horizontally; "random node" refers to a layout where nodes are scattered across the surface, while "aligned node" means nodes are arranged in a consistent horizontal line. Side-pressed flooring is made by gluing strips vertically, resulting in a surface appearance of fine, narrow lines.
2) Strand-woven bamboo flooring (also known as reconstituted bamboo flooring) is produced by processing bamboo into strands, impregnating them with formaldehyde-free resin adhesive, and compressing the mixture into large blocks using a high-pressure press. These blocks are then sawn into planks and further processed into the final flooring product.

Bamboo flooring is a natural, eco-friendly flooring material deeply rooted in Chinese culture. It is manufactured from high-quality, 4-to-6-year-old *Phyllostachys pubescens* (Moso bamboo). The raw material undergoes high-temperature steaming, carbonization, and drying, followed by gluing or reconstitution into bamboo planks. Finally, it is processed—including profiling (tongue-and-groove milling) and finishing (coating)—into long, interlocking floorboards.

2. Benefits of bamboo flooring
1) Like solid wood flooring, it helps regulate the indoor environment. As a natural material, bamboo features a porous cellular structure—similar to wood—that offers excellent adsorption capabilities, allowing it to absorb and release moisture to balance indoor humidity. Because the cellular cavities in bamboo are larger than those in typical solid wood, bamboo flooring offers superior adsorption and environmental regulation performance compared to standard solid wood flooring.
2) Excellent eco-friendliness. Bamboo is a fast-growing, sustainable natural resource, making bamboo flooring an environmentally superior choice. Opting for bamboo flooring is an excellent way to protect the ecological environment; indeed, there is a growing trend of using bamboo flooring in developed countries across Europe and North America.
3) Unique cultural appeal. Bamboo flooring embodies deep Chinese cultural significance; Chinese people have long cherished the sentiment: "Better to go without meat in one's diet than to live without bamboo in one's home."
4) High durability. Bamboo flooring boasts high density and hardness; "heavy bamboo" flooring (strand-woven bamboo) even exceeds a density of 1.0 g/cm³ and comes with a 15-year warranty.
5) Excellent safety. Resin-based adhesives are used; heavy bamboo flooring contains no formaldehyde. Standard bamboo flooring uses less adhesive than laminate or engineered wood flooring, resulting in formaldehyde levels far below national standards.
6) High cost-performance ratio. Bamboo flooring comes in a wide range of colors with attractive surface finishes; styles imitating solid wood offer a genuine solid-wood look, all at a price point significantly more favorable than solid wood or engineered wood flooring.

3. Is bamboo flooring prone to insect infestation?
No, bamboo flooring is not prone to insect infestation. During manufacturing, the bamboo undergoes high-temperature boiling with added insecticides, followed by high-temperature carbonization. These processes destroy the environment necessary for the survival of fungi and insects and completely eliminate any insect eggs or fungi within the bamboo material.

4. Will bamboo flooring crack?
Each plank is carefully selected, with the outer skin (bamboo green) and inner layer (bamboo yellow) thoroughly removed to ensure optimal adhesive penetration. Additionally, advanced machinery is used for adhesive application, eliminating the risk of missed spots associated with manual application. The flooring passes rigorous testing—withstanding three hours of boiling at 70°C followed by ten hours of drying at 70°C without cracking. Therefore, bamboo flooring will not crack.

5. Is bamboo flooring eco-friendly?
XINGLI bamboo flooring is highly eco-friendly. 1. It uses resin-based adhesives; heavy bamboo flooring contains no formaldehyde, while standard bamboo flooring has formaldehyde levels far below national standards, meeting the E1 grade. 2. Eco-friendly finishes are used, emitting no harmful volatile odors. 3. It is made from 4-to-6-year-old wild bamboo harvested from pristine, pollution-free environments far removed from industrial zones and human settlements. 4. It utilizes fast-growing bamboo, a sustainable and recyclable resource, making it a highly eco-friendly material.

6. Can bamboo flooring be used with underfloor heating?
Yes. Because the bamboo flooring undergoes rigorous carbonization and an extended period of stabilization and conditioning, its dimensional stability is greatly enhanced, making it suitable for installation over underfloor heating systems. When installing in environments with underfloor heating, proper installation methods are crucial. It is recommended to use a tongue-and-groove method with adhesive application. If no adhesive is used, the boards should be installed with no gaps along either the long or short edges, and the perimeter must be securely fixed. A thick plastic film and an aluminum-foil-backed moisture barrier should be laid beneath the bamboo flooring.

7. What is the difference between bamboo flooring and solid wood flooring?
Bamboo flooring is made by slicing bamboo and then gluing the pieces together, whereas solid wood flooring is processed from a single, solid piece of wood. Bamboo flooring features the unique grain and texture of bamboo, with a color palette that is elegant, soothing, soft, and fresh. Solid wood flooring displays natural growth rings and offers a rich variety of colors.

8. Is bamboo flooring durable? What is its service life?
Bamboo flooring has an average density exceeding 0.78 g/cm³, with a surface density that can reach over 0.90 g/cm³—surpassing that of typical solid wood flooring. The surface hardness exceeds 3H, making it highly wear-resistant. Thanks to the carbonization process, it offers excellent stability and comes with a 15-year warranty.

9. Is bamboo flooring prone to mold?
The bamboo undergoes a high-temperature steaming/boiling process lasting over 24 hours, which removes sugars and other nutrients that would otherwise foster mold growth. Subsequent high-temperature carbonization thoroughly eliminates fungi, effectively preventing mold issues.

10. Is bamboo flooring suitable for northern regions?
Bamboo flooring is suitable for northern regions; the moisture content is controlled below 12%, and the material undergoes an extended acclimatization process to ensure environmental adaptability. High-temperature, high-pressure, and high-humidity carbonization ensures exceptional dimensional stability. Additionally, all six sides are finished, making the flooring insensitive to fluctuations in atmospheric humidity. Consequently, it performs well in the north; bamboo flooring is currently exported in large quantities to cold regions in Europe and North America, where it successfully withstands local climatic conditions.

11. Is bamboo flooring carbonized?
The raw materials for the bamboo flooring undergo carbonization using advanced, computer-controlled carbonization tanks. This ensures uniform carbonization and consistent depth of treatment. Through the carbonization process, the product achieves excellent stability and durability, ensuring high quality.

12. Is the surface of bamboo flooring wear-resistant?
Bamboo flooring offers excellent wear resistance. Because bamboo flooring has a higher density than typical solid wood flooring—and higher density correlates with greater hardness—its surface hardness can reach the 3H level. Daziran (Nature) bamboo flooring utilizes a wear-resistant coating process that incorporates aluminum oxide particles, resulting in superior wear resistance.

13. How is bamboo flooring installed?
Bamboo flooring can be installed using either the joist (sub-floor) method or the floating floor method.

14. Does bamboo flooring have color variation?
Bamboo flooring products do not exhibit significant color variation. Antique-style bamboo flooring products show no color variation, while natural-color products undergo strict color sorting to ensure uniformity. The color variation in bamboo flooring is generally less pronounced than in solid wood flooring. However, as bamboo is a natural material, factors such as age, growing region, and whether the bamboo grew on a sunny or shaded slope can lead to slight differences in its inherent color; these variations arise from natural environmental conditions. A certain degree of color variation actually enhances the product's natural aesthetic.

15. What is the difference between standard bamboo flooring and strand-woven (heavy-duty) bamboo flooring?
Standard bamboo flooring retains the natural grain and appearance of bamboo. Strand-woven bamboo flooring, however, is created by processing bamboo into strands and then compressing them; consequently, the natural bamboo grain is largely invisible, and the texture more closely resembles natural wood.

16. What kind of finish is used on bamboo flooring?
Bamboo flooring uses synthetic resin finishes applied via a matte, wear-resistant coating process. The surface offers excellent wear resistance and high clarity. The coating process is identical to that used for Daziran solid wood flooring.

17. Is bamboo flooring water-resistant?
Bamboo flooring possesses a certain level of water resistance. Like other flooring materials, it is designed to withstand moisture—largely due to the sealing of all six sides and the overall carbonization process. However, as it is a natural material, it should not be submerged in water.