Does Morning Star bamboo contain formaldehyde?

Morning Star Bamboo Flooring is solid wood flooring. There is NO FORMALDEHYDE used in making it. You have nothing to be concerned about here. The website says it has a baked-on aluminum oxide finish.

Is Morning Star bamboo flooring waterproof?

If you get a high-quality bamboo floor, it will typically provide you with spill protection in case of puddles. That being said, strand bamboo flooring is waterproof up to about 30 hours – in fact, few if any floors are permanently waterproof.

Can you refinish Morning Star bamboo?

The Truth: Bamboo can be refinished if performed by an experienced flooring refinisher. Most engineered and solid bamboo flooring should be able to be refinished several times should you ever need to.

How Long Does Morning Star bamboo need to acclimate?

High-quality bamboo flooring requires at least 72 hours to acclimate, while lower quality brands require 1-2 weeks. All wood floors require some acclimation, and we recommend that you always follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions for detailed acclimation periods.

Why is bamboo flooring bad?

Prone to Scratches. Lower quality bamboo dents or scratches fairly easily, although any type of bamboo flooring is impossible to keep completely smooth if used regularly. Furniture, pets, and even pointy heeled shoes can damage the surface of bamboo floors over time, as can sand or the tiny particles of everyday life.

What happens if bamboo flooring gets wet?

Although bamboo flooring is fairly water resistant, it is still at risk of water damage if excessive water is allowed to soak into the planks of flooring. Water damage can cause the bamboo to warp, distort and become discoloured.

What is best cleaner for bamboo floors?

Mop weekly, using a hardwood-rated cleaner like Bona (view on Amazon) or a wood soap like Murphy (view on Amazon) to maintain shine and protect the surface. Avoid ammonia-, vinegar-, or other acidic-based cleaning agents, which can discolor bamboo floors or harm the finish, making them more susceptible to other damage.

Is it better to glue or float bamboo flooring?

You must float you bamboo flooring over an underlay. If you have tongue and groove bamboo flooring then you will need to glue along the tongue and groove joints to fix the planks together, but you should not glue the flooring to the underlay, it should be laid loosely on top.

Is the Morning Star bamboo flooring good for beginners?

However, this bamboo may not be the best choice for beginners. Our opinion is that Morning Star is not worth the headache or the cost. Bamboo is a specialty flooring that does have some trade-offs for the beautiful look. However, falling apart and separating are not the expected results of any bamboo flooring product.

How big is a Morning Star bamboo plank?

It is a Chinese product with two thickness options, the 5/8-inch thick and 33/4-inch thick. Morning star also features a 38-inch long plank that can be installed directly by nailing it down or gluing it in place.

When is the best time to harvest Morning Star bamboo?

Morning Star bamboo has been harvested under the right conditions and the perfect timing, such that it does not crack either and it isn’t prone to fungi attack. All Morning Star bamboo is harvested at the onset of the dry season, the best time to harvest this plant.

Which is better Morning Star or Lumber Liquidators?

In comparing the reviews of Lumber Liquidators to the reviews of the Morning Star Bamboo flooring, the reviews of Lumber Liquidators much exceed those of Morning Star. The Chinese-made flooring has more complaints than compliments, which leads me to believe it may be a poor investment for a new flooring option.