Different Types of Bamboo Flooring in Melbourne

Bamboo flooring is available in two forms: solid (horizontal grain, vertical grain or strand woven) and engineered.

There are three different kinds of solid-bamboo flooring in Melbourne: vertical-grain solid strip, flat-grain solid strip, and strand bamboo. Each one has different characteristics that will help buyers decide which type of bamboo to purchase and install in their home or business. The grain type to purchase depends greatly on the overall look the buyer is trying to achieve.

Vertical-grain bamboo is composed of thin bamboo strips stacked on edge and glued together, similar to a butcherblock.

Flat-grain bamboo, the most common type, is made up of thin, flat strips of bamboo that are stacked on top of each other and then laminated together.

Strand bamboo is manufactured from super-thin, shredded bamboo fibers that are mixed with resins and pressed into rock-hard planks.

Engineered bamboo floorboards consist of several layers of wood (such as plywood or HDF) that have been bonded together with adhesives, heat and pressure, hidden behind a top layer of bamboo veneer and covered with a strong, protective finish. The beauty of engineered flooring is that it looks and feels like solid bamboo but it’s more stable (resistant to swelling, warping and cupping when exposed to heat or moisture) than the real thing, which is more stable than hardwood floors anyway, plus the price tag is a little lower, too.

Popular Colors of Bamboo Flooring in Melbourne/Australia

If your home is due for an update, replacing your old flooring with beautiful Bamboo floors will completely transform your living space, bringing richness to any room that never goes out of style.

Bamboo flooring is a beautiful and unique product of nature, which is characterized by distinctive variations in grain and colour. These natural variations in colour and grain are not flaws, but are a part of the natural beauty and uniqueness of Bamboo flooring. These inherent variations should be expected and serve to enhance the natural beauty and enduring charm.

Melbourne Top Flooring offers nine bamboo flooring colors. Coffee and Natural are the original and most popular bamboo flooring colours in Melbourne. For those wanting slightly more feature in their bamboo floor, Antique and Ebony are good options. Our newest colour, Grey Ash Bamboo are fully stained bamboo colour, also has the added benefit of giving the floor extra stain resistance. Our four Bamboo colours, Whitewash, Brandy, Toffee and Champagne are proving to be exceptionally popular, suitable for both traditional designs and modern interiors.

Know your style and go from there.

• Darker shades of brown are popular among chic, modern interiors.
• Reds and browns add warmth and character, making a room feel instantly cozy- perfect for traditional homes.
• Very dark colored flooring creates a rich, elegant look and feel with a dramatic ambiance.
• White or light gray tones are great for breezy, contemporary spaces and beach homes. Pair with green or blue furniture and accents for a clean, calm living environment.
• Go for a sleek, minimalistic look by matching your flooring to all your wood- such as the wood in your furniture, cabinets, etc. Be careful, however, and make sure the woods are an exact match. Offset the wood with unique patterns and colorful decor.
• Add a rustic touch with distressed, hand scraped flooring that exposes the wood’s natural grain. You may also want to consider flooring with a hard wax oil finish for a natural, unpolished look. Tan flooring also fits brilliantly with rustic decor.

Still having a hard time choosing a color? Check Melbourne Top Flooring’s range of bamboo flooring in Melbourne for some inspiration.