Indoor bamboo flooring and outdoor strand woven bamboo flooring might look similar at first glance, but they’re actually engineered very differently for their intended uses. Here’s the breakdown:
1. Material & Structure
Indoor bamboo flooring is usually made from whole bamboo strips glued together in layers (horizontal, vertical, or mixed). Indoor bamboo flooring is processed to be smooth, uniform, and often comes in tongue-and-groove planks.
Outdoor strand woven bamboo flooring is made by shredding bamboo into fine strands, mixing with high-density resin, and compressing under extreme high heat and pressure. This makes outdoor strand woven bamboo flooring much denser and more stable.
2. Durability & Resistance
Indoor bamboo flooring is resistant to scratches and dents under normal foot traffic, but vulnerable to moisture, direct sunlight, and temperature swings.
Outdoor strand woven bamboo flooring is highly resistant to water, mold, insects, and UV damage. It’s designed to handle rain, snow, and constant exposure without warping or fading.
3. Appearance
Indoor bamboo flooring has a more natural, wood-like appearance with visible bamboo fibers and grain patterns.
The strand weaving process of outdoor strand-woven bamboo flooring creates a more uniform, textured surface that hides scratches well, but it looks less like natural bamboo.
4. Installation
Indoor bamboo flooring is installed over a subfloor with underlayment, often floating or glued down. Indoor bamboo flooring requires expansion gaps for climate changes.
Outdoor strand woven bamboo flooring is installed like traditional decking boards, usually with hidden fasteners or screws, installed over joists. Outdoor strand woven bamboo flooring needs proper ventilation underneath.
5. Maintenance
Indoor bamboo flooring can be maintained with a sweep and a damp mop, and avoid excessive water. It may need refinishing after years of wear.
Outdoor strand woven bamboo flooring can be cleaned, dried naturally, oiled, and then dried naturally again. It can do the maintenance every 6 months, so that it can last for maximum longevity.
6. Cost
Indoor bamboo flooring is generally less expensive per square meter.
Outdoor strand woven bamboo flooring is more costly due to the advanced manufacturing process and its added durability features.
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