Appearance of Bamboo

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Highly attractive, exotic and inviting, the beauty of bamboo is one of its most enduring qualities. Pre-finished bamboo is available in two colors and two orientations.

Grain - Horizontal or Vertical

The difference between horizontal and vertical grains in bamboo refer to the direction of the slats that are used in construction. The difference is one of appearance only – it is a matter of personal preference.

Bamboo with a horizontal grain shows the wider part of each slat. The horizontal grain has a stronger visual resemblance to the bamboo plant, since the nodes are more apparent and the gain is more noticeable. The horizontal grain is exotic and relaxing. We have slightly more customers who prefer the horizontal over the vertical grain.

Bamboo with vertical grain features slats with the narrow side turned to the surface, resulting in a minimalist bamboo appearance. The nodes are still noticeable, but blend in with the rest of the grain. Vertical grain bamboo is perhaps more versatile, used in a variety of design themes.

Most of our customers purchase moulding and accessories to match the grain they’ve chosen for their floor. However, we’ve also seen vertical moulding used with horizontal floors for a very appealing effect, and vice versa.

Color - Natural or Carbonized

The difference between horizontal and vertical grains in bamboo refer to the direction of the slats that are used in construction. The difference is one of appearance only – it is a matter of personal preference.

Bamboo with a horizontal grain shows the wider part of each slat. The horizontal grain has a stronger visual resemblance to the bamboo plant, since the nodes are more apparent and the gain is more noticeable. The horizontal grain is exotic and relaxing. We have slightly more customers who prefer the horizontal over the vertical grain.

Bamboo with vertical grain features slats with the narrow side turned to the surface, resulting in a minimalist bamboo appearance. The nodes are still noticeable, but blend in with the rest of the grain. Vertical grain bamboo is perhaps more versatile, used in a variety of design themes.

Most of our customers purchase moulding and accessories to match the grain they’ve chosen for their floor. However, we’ve also seen vertical moulding used with horizontal floors for a very appealing effect, and vice versa.

Finish

Our bamboo moulding is finished with an aluminum oxide finish for maximum protection. It is a clear coat, providing you with the natural colors of natural bamboo or carbonized bamboo. We use a matte finish with about 30% semi-gloss. Some manufacturers offer bamboo in a variety of stains. Because bamboo offers such beautiful natural colors, and because staining takes place only at the surface (meaning that scratches are more visible), we do not stain our bamboo.