When most people think of Bamboo flooring, they envision light yellow and blonde-colored planks. Bamboo is naturally light, but that doesn’t mean all bamboo flooring is light-colored. Bamboo planks come in a wide variety of colors. So, don’t skip bamboo just because you want darker floors.

Here are a few popular options if you want brown floors. Use these examples to unleash your creative side and build the room of your dreams.

Tiger Bamboo

Have you heard of Tiger bamboo? This trendy bamboo provides the best of both worlds. Strands of naturally colored bamboo are mixed with carbonized bamboo (darker) to create flooring that’s dark and light and reminiscent of the stripes of a tiger.

The dark strands aren’t stained, so Tiger bamboo colors go through the entire plank. You never need to worry about nicking the finish, because the color penetrates the strand.

Like all strand woven bamboo planks, Tiger bamboo is incredibly strong and can be nailed or glued down. It stands up to traffic and still looks purr-fect.

But Tiger bamboo isn’t the only brown bamboo flooring available.

Carbonized Brown Bamboo Flooring

Carbonized bamboo undergoes a heat treatment that makes the bamboo darker. Bamboo stalks naturally contain sugars. The carbonizing process is akin to browning sugar in a hot oven.

The browning created by carbonization isn’t a surface treatment like a stain or dye, it penetrates throughout the bamboo. Even if you remove the surface finish on the plank, the color created by the carbonizing process remains.

Antique Brown Carbonized Flooring

Carbonized antique brown flooring gives a room a natural warmth that supports any decorating style. Whether you prefer a casual or modern look, carbonized brown bamboo flooring fits in. Handscraping each plank provides authenticity and a distressed look.

With antiqued and handscraped flooring, you never worry about marring a perfectly smooth floor surface. The planks come ready to install and complete with a “lived-in” appearance. Because the finish is natural, you enjoy a natural variation in the plank color and grain.

Chevron Planks

If you love the look of handscraped brown flooring and want to maintain an old-world feel with a chevron pattern, pre-cut chevron planks are just for you.

Reduce the amount of labor for cutting and generate less waste with planks pre-cut with the distinctive chevron angle.

Carbonized Smooth Brown Flooring

Not everyone wants the aging and authentic look of antique carbonized flooring. If you prefer a modern take on carbonized bamboo, then standard smooth surface carbonized flooring is for you.

Whether you go for the wide plank look or prefer more traditional plank widths, carbonized bamboo provides a rich brown flooring that stands up to kids and pets much better than hardwoods such as oak, hickory, or maple. Enjoy natural variation in color and a wood flooring product that goes well with light and dark cabinets and furniture.

Finished Flooring

Like other hardwoods, bamboo planks come in a variety of finishes. The finish is achieved with staining, so like other finished hardwood flooring, the color does not penetrate the depth of the entire plank.  Sanding the surface removes the brown finish.

Toasted Almond

For a cozy feel, go for the deep brown of toasted almond bamboo. The grain stars in this show. Rich dark streaks and flecks highlight the grain while the amber provides a gentle glow.

This is a striking flooring that works well with contrasting wood finishes and supports formal and casual décor. Whether you opt for solid bamboo or install engineered bamboo, you’ll have a floor that’s beautifully brown and rich for years.

Mocha flooring

When it comes to warmth, people all over the world turn to Mocha. As a matter of fact, Mocha has its own day (September 29th). When designers want distinctive brown flooring that adds warmth and style, they turn to mocha-finished bamboo flooring.  This flooring offers the marbelizing that makes carbonized bamboo popular but in a much lighter shade.

Like so many other bamboo floors, mocha works to contrast or coordinate with other woods. And mocha flooring brings a natural feel to any room. Because it is a lighter brown, it makes rooms feel larger and more spacious.

From the well-appointed library to the comfy bedroom enjoy the homey look and feel of mocha flooring.

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