Bamboo flooring vs. Laminate floor?

What is cheaper and what is harder? I am looking to finish my basement without framing the floor and I was told bamboo flooring could be glued to the concrete but I am not sure how resistant it is to dogs and kids.

Bamboo flooring vs. Laminate floor?
First I don't think gluing any wood to concrete is a good idea. If the floor cracks under the wood and moisture get there the wood will crack, mold, and rot. Laminate will hold up pretty good to the dog and kids. Besides spending that kind of money on bamboo I wouldn't want my kids and dogs scratching it up. Go with Laminate and snap it together. That is another reason people buy laminate, because they know it'll get beat up. Good luck
Reply:Yes, just make sure you use an underlayment before you put down the laminate. That will help keep the floor from slipping and add a barrier against moisture. Good luck. Report It

Reply:You may want to glue the joints of the laminate to give them a more sturdy bonding. Report It

Reply:I would assume Laminate to be cheaper, as Bamboo has got to be farmed, whereas Laminate is usually made from any cuts of wood. (I assume)





Plus, Bamboo is a panda's only food, it's farming is killing them! oh, save the panda (WWF)
Reply:Laminate is cheaper, bamboo is expensive and takes a lot of care.
Reply:Laminate is cheap, and easy to install.It's pretty resistant, but if there are any joints that don't line up completely you risk it getting torn up.


Bamboo is expensive, you shouldn't glue it to the concrete, you need to put down a subfloor first. It is a harder wood and very durable.
Reply:Neither one will be great on the floor is you are speaking of putting it on concrete.





The bamboo will also stand the chance of warping easier unless the basement is stone dry. So will the laminate flooring.





I fear you will be very unsatisfied with either in the long run.





Good luck.





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Bamboo is so hardy and hard to get rid of that I seriously doubt harvest it is hurting any panda. I am an animal lover too.
Reply:From what I've heard bamboo is very hard and durable but I'd frame the floor and do whatever sealing is necessary before putting any flooring down. You could easly regret it otherwise... If you're bound and determined to put something directly on the floor try ceramic tile or one of the special paints designed for concrete floors.
Reply:By far the laminate is cheaper. I love mine, it is relatively easy to install and is easy to maintain. Bamboo is expensive and quite finicky to maintain.