The natural colour of bamboo is a pale golden colour, so to achieve a darker coloured bamboo flooring usually means that the bamboo has been carbonised or stained.  Dark coloured floors are becoming increasingly popular and create a sophisticated and chic presence to any room. A carbonised bamboo floor simply means that the raw bamboo has been carbonised, or smoked to give it a rich brown coffee colour all the way through.  The bamboo has then been made into flooring planks as usual.  To find out more about carbonised bamboo, read the following article: What is Carbonised Bamboo Flooring?

If you decide to choose a bamboo floor than has had a colour stain added to give a darker coloured appearance, then the flooring planks are made first.  Then the colour stain is applied to the surface before being lacquered.  Have a look at our blog article: Bamboo Flooring: Dark Vs Light, for more information about which may be the best colour floor for your project. Why should I choose dark coloured bamboo flooring? Although darker coloured flooring is becoming more and more popular, it is sensible to think about what will your space.  Dark coloured bamboo is perfect for anyone with a bright airy space as it will help to give balance and contrast.  If you already have a small room with a dark interior décor, then a dark coloured bamboo floor will only make the room look darker. Our range of darker coloured bamboo flooring includes flooring with either a tongue and groove or click fitting profile, different surface finishes, different size planks of flooring and even parquet block bamboo.  There is sure to be something that will be a perfect match for your home. Do you sell matching flooring accessories? Yes, we sell a wide range of bamboo flooring accessories in a variety of colours, so there is sure to be something to either match or complement your choice of flooring. In addition to bamboo flooring accessories, we also stock everything you will need to install your bamboo floor, including: underlay, installation equipment, adhesive and primers. Once your bamboo flooring has been installed, don’t forget to look after it properly.  Have a look at our Maintenance and Care Guide for tips on cleaning and preventing unwanted damage. Are there any alternatives available? Yes, there are alternative coloured bamboo floors.  If you are looking for the natural golden tones of bamboo, then have a look at our Light Coloured Bamboo, or if you would like something in the middle, have a look at our Medium Coloured Bamboo. Alternatively, below are links to some of our most popular types of bamboo flooring: Solid Bamboo Flooring | Engineered Bamboo Flooring | Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring | Parquet Block Bamboo Flooring | Distressed Bamboo Flooring | Bamboo Flooring for Underfloor Heating | Bamboo Flooring for Commercial Use | Click Fitting Bamboo Flooring | T&G Bamboo Flooring Further help and advice For any assistance with choosing the correct bamboo flooring for your property, please don’t hesitate to contact us or come to our Leicester based showroom, where we will be happy to help.