Two families, two looks
Xcora is strand bamboo: fibers compressed into a dense, grain-rich surface bonded to a eucalyptus or poplar core. Teragren reports it averages 160% harder than red oak, which makes it the pick for busy kitchens and homes with large dogs. PureForm is traditional solid bamboo, laminated either flat grain, which shows the bamboo's nodes, or vertical grain, which gives a fine, quiet linear look. Teragren reports solid PureForm averages 40% harder than red oak.
Where the bamboo comes from
Teragren specifies Moso bamboo grown in Zhejiang province, China, harvested at 5 1/2 to 6 years. The company states its flooring meets TSCA Title VI emission requirements, and select products are USDA BioPreferred at 99% or 94% biobased content. We confirm the certificate for the exact product on your quote.
Choosing for your home
Solid PureForm suits above-grade rooms over plywood, such as the upper floors of Kensington and Falls Church colonials. Over concrete or in rooms with big seasonal humidity swings, the engineered Xcora construction is the steadier choice. Bamboo is not waterproof, so full bathrooms and laundry rooms call for waterproof flooring instead.
See hardwood and bamboo installation or compare CALI bamboo in our bamboo flooring category.
Common questions
Is strand bamboo harder than hardwood?
Teragren reports its Xcora strand bamboo averages 160% harder than red oak. Hardness helps resist dents, but grit still scratches any finish, so use mats and felt pads.
Where these facts come from
- Teragren (teragren.com), Xcora and PureForm product pages and spec sheets: construction, hardness, sizes, bamboo origin, TSCA Title VI, BioPreferred
- Authorized retailer listings: collection and color names
Specifications can change. We confirm them against the current manufacturer data sheet on every order.
