Flooring Types
Bamboo Flooring in New Orleans
We install bamboo flooring in homes across New Orleans, Metairie and the Northshore. Bamboo can work well here, but it takes on and gives off moisture much like hardwood, so it needs steady indoor humidity and the right install method for a slab or a raised floor.
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What kinds of bamboo flooring can you choose from?
This page is for homeowners drawn to the look of bamboo who want to know if it'll hold up in our climate. It covers the main kinds of bamboo flooring, how humidity affects it, what slabs and raised floors need, and how bamboo compares with hardwood, vinyl and cork.
How a bamboo board is built decides how it can be installed. These descriptions follow Ambient's installation guide, one bamboo maker's product lines.
Strand woven solid bamboo
Ambient's solid line is strand woven plank with tongue and groove on all four sides. The guide lists nail-down or glue-down as the install methods, not floating.
Engineered bamboo
Ambient says engineered floors can go on, above or below grade, while its solid floors aren't recommended for basements.
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How does bamboo handle New Orleans humidity?
The USDA Wood Handbook lists outdoor equilibrium moisture content in New Orleans at 13.7% to 15.0% depending on the month. Bamboo responds to that moisture the same way wood does.
It moves like wood
Ambient says bamboo is hygroscopic, just like hardwood: it absorbs and releases moisture with its surroundings. That's why humidity control matters from acclimation through the life of the floor.
Acclimation comes first
Ambient warns that if acclimation is skipped, the floor acclimates after installation, which shows up as cupping, gaps and buckling. We let the boards sit in the conditioned house before they go down.
Steady humidity after install
For floating floors, Ambient calls for interior humidity that doesn't swing more than 25% across the year. Keep the AC running, and add a dehumidifier if the house stays damp.
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How it works
Bamboo on slabs, raised floors and flood-prone rooms
The space under the floor matters as much as the bamboo itself.
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Slab homes
Ambient says engineered floors can go on, above or below grade, so engineered is the one to look at for a slab. We moisture test the concrete before any boards go down.
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Raised homes
Ambient names an unsealed crawl space as one of the most common causes of cupped floors, so the crawl space gets checked before a raised floor gets bamboo.
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Flood-prone rooms
For homes in flood-prone areas, FEMA suggests replacing wooden floorboards and carpet with tile, vinyl, rubber or other flood-resistant materials. Keep bamboo for rooms above the flood line.
How bamboo compares with hardwood, vinyl and cork
If bamboo is on your list, these are the comparisons worth making.
Bamboo or hardwood
Both respond to humidity, and both need acclimation and a dry space underneath. Our hardwood flooring page covers solid and engineered wood in New Orleans homes.
Bamboo or vinyl plank
FEMA's guide accepts vinyl only when it is chemical-set on concrete, not over plywood, so for a ground floor that can flood, ask how the vinyl will go down. See our vinyl flooring page.
Bamboo or cork
Cork is another plant-based floor, with its own rules for wet rooms. See our cork flooring page.
Where we install bamboo flooring and how to get a free estimate
We install bamboo across New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Mandeville, Covington and Slidell. See every town on our service areas page, and read about the job on our flooring installation page.
For a free estimate, tell us the rooms, whether the house is raised or on a slab, and if you've picked a bamboo product yet.
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FAQ
Common Questions About Bamboo Flooring
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What is the downside of bamboo flooring in a humid city?
It moves with moisture like hardwood. Ambient's installation guide warns that skipping acclimation leads to cupping, gaps and buckling, and that an unsealed crawl space is a common cause of cupped floors.
Can bamboo flooring go on a concrete slab?
Engineered bamboo can. Ambient says engineered floors can go on, above or below grade, and we moisture test the slab before any boards go down.
Is bamboo or luxury vinyl plank better for a ground floor that can flood?
Keep bamboo for rooms above the flood line. FEMA's guide accepts vinyl only when it is chemical-set on concrete, not over plywood, so a floating vinyl plank isn't a flood-rated choice either.
Do you install bamboo floors outside New Orleans?
Yes. We install bamboo across the metro, including Metairie, Kenner, Mandeville, Covington and Slidell.
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