Bamboo is nature’s gift to mankind. It is rugged, durable, attractive, stylish … and useful in so many ways. Bamboo is currently used in the manufacture of quality furniture … in ceilings … in clothing (yes, it’s true) … in sheets … and in beautiful and long-lasting flooring.

Here’s something you probably know about bamboo. It’s the favorite food of Panda Bears. In fact, it is their dietary staple. Bamboo grows in several Asian countries and is a renewable resource. It actually grows rapidly and, in fact, has been known to grow up to two feet in a single day. That’s fast. Bamboo, as you may know, is a woody plant and when mature has a hollow tubular shape.

Now, here is something you may not know. Bamboo is not a wood … it is a tall grass. That’s why Panda Bears, herbivorous animals, eat it all of the time. It fits their dietary needs. Remarkably, bamboo is more than a nutritious food product for animals. It is a building material that is used in the construction of furniture and flooring. And even though it is a grass and not a wood, it is remarkably tough, durable, rugged and attractive. Bamboo comes in its own natural pale tan color and in an amber color, as well. When a laminate is added, it becomes as hard as “soft steel.”

It is popular as furniture and has been for many, many years because it is so tough it lasts seemingly forever. Moreover, it retains its fresh, new look for years, as well. The same can’t be said for furniture made of plastic or metal. They wear down – and out – much more quickly. In many cases, those other kinds of furniture products cost more, too. Bamboo floors have grown in popularity in recent years. Homeowners throughout Europe and in Asia, as well are replacing carpeted or wood floors with “the grass that lasts forever” – amazing bamboo. It looks good new and is easy to maintain. And, because it is bamboo and not wood, it costs a lot less to purchase and install.

Of course, natural bamboo is available in a light tan or amber color and that may not suit your needs. Fortunately, you can “stain” bamboo and create the color you want. And think about this: once you have a bamboo floor installed, you and your loved ones will have the unusual opportunity of being able to “walk on grass” while you’re at home and indoors. Of course, this grass is as rugged and tough as steel, but only you will know that. Shop for a bamboo floor today, install it … and enjoy it. In fact, bamboo is so affordable you may want to have it installed in several rooms in your home. Remember: it lasts a very long time and will easily outperform wood floors or carpeting. That makes it even more cost-effective.

If you need a new floor covering add bamboo to your home today.