Bamboo Flooring FAQ[1]

Is bamboo threatened by forestry just as hardwood trees are?
No. Cutting bamboo stalks will actually promote faster growth of the stumps that are left behind. Bamboo becomes mature after 4-6 years, unlike hardwoods that may take decades.

Will bamboo harvesting affect the environment of pandas?
No. Dasso products are produced using Mao Bamboo. This species grows in environments that pandas do not live in. Nor do pandas eat this particular species.

Is bamboo flooring installation similar to hardwood flooring installation?
Yes. Installation is the same. See our installation page for more details.

If the surface of bamboo flooring is scratched, is it repairable?
Yes. If it is a light scratch, use the fine-grade sandpaper. If the damage is more severe, use an electric sanding tool and then refinish.

Why Tianyu bamboo flooring is superior than most of bamboo flooring sold on market? Most of bamboo flooringhas three layers of pressured bamboo. All our bamboo flooring actually begin with careful choice of harvesting bamboo strips, all layers of our flooring are made with the same quality bamboo strips. while most of the competitors cuts costs by using quality bamboo for only the top layer; the bottom two layers are made from low quality bamboo strips. This undermines the stability and integrity of the flooring, especially in the long run.

Why do us only choose Mao bamboo? Isn't all bamboo alike?
There are more than 1,000 species of bamboo worldwide. The Mao species, which often grows to fifty feet in height and two feet in circumference, is mainly found in low mountain areas of Anhui province, where temperature can dip below freezing in the winter and reach over 100F in summer. It is the best for making bamboo flooring and panels.