Bamboo Flooring Hardness
The Janka scale is a helpful tool for comparing various types of hardwood floors. This page will comprehensively break down how this wood hardness scale works and what makes bamboo & eucalyptus floors so sturdy.
Strand woven bamboo flooring, on average, has Janka ratings upwards of 3, 800, which is much higher than traditional wood flooring. Although some tests have shown bamboo and eucalyptus floors to be over 5, 000 on the Janka scale, the truth is that Janka hardness ratings can vary from lot to lot (even when produced by the same factory). Depending on which time of the year the floor is harvested, the material density, the compression rate, and where on the plank the test was conducted (for example the knots/nodes are always harder than the surrounding area), the Janka rating can vary widely. The great majority of strand woven bamboo and eucalyptus lots tend to be in the 3, 000-4, 000 Janka range.
The Janka scale (often referred to as the Janka hardness scale) is an industry wide measurement of the hardness of wood. The test measures the amount of force required to embed a .444-inch steel ball to half its diameter into a material. The more force required to embed the steel ball, the harder the material is.
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For hardwood flooring, the test usually requires a 2 x 6 sample with a thickness of at least 6-8mm, and the most commonly used test is the ASTM D1037. When testing wood in lumber form, the Janka test is always carried out on wood from the trunk of the tree (known as the heartwood), and the standard sample (according to ASTM D143) is at 12% moisture content and clear of knots.
The Janka score provides indicates how hard and durable a material as well as how hard it is to saw, mill and nail. In the image below featuring different types of wood, you can see that strand woven bamboo floors are at the top of the list with a Janka rating of 4000 to 5000.
The unique procedure used to create stranded flooring involves tearing the strands of bamboo apart and fusing them together using intense heat and pressure. The way in which the bamboo is laid has an effect on how hard and durable the flooring is. For example, stranded bamboo flooring is made from bamboo strands that have been laid in a cross direction; therefore, it is more durable than your average bamboo flooring that has been laid straight.
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As you can imagine, the hardness of bamboo flooring is very beneficial, as it makes it both hard wearing and long lasting. It is the hardest natural material available for wood flooring and provides an affordable and eco-friendly alternative to hardwood. This is great for homeowners with active lifestyles, pets, and children. Another advantage of bamboo flooring hardness is that strand woven floors won’t look dented up in 10 years: you’ll likely never need to refinish them under normal traffic conditions.
Strand woven bamboo flooring is not only incredibly hard wearing but aesthetically pleasing as well. Like hardwood, it can come in a number of different tones and - with the bamboo strands being completely unique - creates a lovely, random marbled grain. Whether you are looking to bring a little of the outdoors inside or give your home a more modern look, strand woven bamboo flooring gives you a lot of options when it comes to styles and colors.
While the sturdy benefits of strand bamboo flooring, demonstrated on the wood hardness scale, make it a practical choice for your home or workplace, you must take care when choosing a brand. Problems can arise if the density and moisture content in the strand compression process is not managed carefully. You have to keep in mind that, for a flooring topcoat finish to be stable, it must permeate the wood in order to hold a lasting bond. If the underlying material is too dense, the topcoat layer may not be absorbed by the wood fully, and this may cause a number of problems down the line. Another common problem with high density woods is that - if manufactured incorrectly - they may expand and contract more leading to shrinkage problems.
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Choosing the right brand of bamboo flooring will save you from these types of issues as well as paying a high cost for repairs later, so make sure to do your homework when choosing your next floor.
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The ASTM D143 Janka test referenced below is typically performed on lumber. The common test for flooring is the Janka ASTM D1067 test, which is similar but uses flooring samples.
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People all over the world use the Janka hardness scale; however, the units they measure in differ from one country to the next. Whilst here in the US we measure in pounds-force, in Australia they measure in Newtons or Kilo Newtons. Some results are also treated in units aptly named Janka.
For more information about our wood flooring hardness guide or the Janka scale for bamboo and eucalyptus flooring, feel free to contact a member of the Ambient team at (866) 710-7070 or by using the live chat widget on our website.
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It’s a common belief that bamboo flooring has a very set look and style. After being on the market for over 20 years, things have changed. Today, bamboo flooring isn’t all bland, strand grain, natural yellow or orange carbonized, not with MOSO® Bamboo Products.
With MOSO® Bamboo Products, Tesoro Woods offers 7 unique bamboo flooring products, with different colors and different surface textures. Designed in the Netherlands, MOSO® Bamboo Products offers bamboo flooring with a wood flooring look, a rough look and a smooth, natural look. All products are still strand woven and strand grain, but they are definitely not bland.
When strands of bamboo get woven together and then pressed and glued by a heater to make one solid layer of flooring, it’s a durable floor. To determine how durable a floor is, use the Janka rating. Bamboo has one of the highest Janka ratings, at 3014, much higher than your typical hardwood floors. And unlike many wood floors, bamboo floors are often resistant to dents and scratches, making them a smart choice for busy households and with pets.
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Bamboo is technically a grass, and is actually one of the fastest growing plants in the world. During the growing season, bamboo can grow up to 3 feet per day and can reach up to 65 feet within a couple of months. Talk about a rapidly renewable resource!
Throughout its lifespan, all MOSO® Bamboo Products’ bamboo floors are CO2 negative, meaning that the plant will actually absorb more carbon dioxide than the production process will create. During the production process, the glues used are safe, no urea formaldehyde is added and the products contain less than 0.001 parts per million (ppm) VOCs to be considered No VOC.
Coming out of the Netherlands, the Super-Strand Bamboo Collection has been certified by many European organizations, meeting very high standards. Learn more about MOSO® Bamboo Products’ European standards on our Indoor Air Quality Guide. To learn about our certifications, see our Environmental Attribute Guide.
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It’s important to know that not all bamboo floors are created equal. Many people think that bamboo is very susceptible to water and humidity, and isn’t that durable or stable because it’s poorly made in China. While MOSO® Bamboo Products produces bamboo flooring in China, they have control over the production process from beginning to end because they have a professional organization in China. With production oversight, a unique production process and specific product testing, MOSO® Bamboo Products’ bamboo flooring changes the way you should think about bamboo.
All Super-Strand Bamboo Collection products are assembled as High Density®. In this unique production process, the bamboo strips are crushed before being glued under extremely high pressure. After treating and drying, the strips are compressed and glued under high pressure. The result is a floor that is one solid layer and even harder than the best tropical hardwood species, increasing the density by about 20lbs/ft3.
When you talk about moisture susceptibility (shrinking or swelling), you’re really talking about the stability of the material. MOSO® Bamboo Products has developed a very extreme test to get an indication of products’ stability. After measuring the thickness, they put a sample in boiling water and measure it again, seeing how much the thickness has changed. For the Super-Strand Bamboo Collection, they allow 10% which sounds like
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