I got different answers from different contractors and I am so confused now.
Some said this is hardwood, and some said this is bamboo.
If is it wood, is it possible to tell what kind of wood is this? Can you really tell by eye what kind of floor is this?
Best Answer
That is maple. Plain old, flat sawn rock maple. There's no way to tell from the pictures if its engineered or solid but if you knock on it the sound will tell you. Solid sounds very dull, like knocking on a sidewalk. Engineered hardwood, even if its installed very well, sounds a bit hollow. You might not notice it when you walk across the room but if you tap on it with your wedding ring you'll know. I might suggest not contracting with the guy that thought that was bamboo because apparently he doesn't know what either bamboo or maple looks like, which is not a great sign.