Since bamboo’s initial introduction to the U.S. flooring market in the early 1990s, it has continued to evolve into different flooring formats, which has served to increase the product’s use and demand, especially in today’s eco-conscious flooring market.
But first a quick little history on bamboo to help you and your customers understand it better. Bamboo has a long and interesting history dating back more than 5,000 years. The ancient Chinese used this versatile grass—that’s right, though it is commonly referred to as a hardwood, bamboo is technically a grass—for many projects, including arrow making, construction, weaving, books, and paper.