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Morning Star - 5/8"x3 3/4" Bamboo Phyllostachys Pubescen 2789 Stained Finish Solid

Morning Star  5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo

Morning Star - 5/8"x3 3/4" Bamboo Phyllostachys Pubescen 2789 Stained Finish Solid
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SKU: 10015285
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Morning Star Bamboo- 5/8" x 3-3/4" Prefinished Solid Golden Zebra Bamboo Flooring- 30 Year Warranty

Morning Star Bamboo Flooring is one of the best bamboo floors on the market today. It is produced from old growth bamboo reeds that are at least 4 years old, thereby increasing hardness. Morning Star Bamboo Flooring creates a naturally beautiful and ecologically friendly product that evokes a feeling of luxury.

Quick Highlights:
- Real Bamboo
- Eco-Friendly
- Low Emission Adhesive
- Glue or Nail Down
- Premium Finish
- 30 Year Warranty

Strand
Twice as hard as oak, strand bamboo is an optimal choice for busy homes when durability is needed to stand up to the wear and tear of family foot traffic, active kids and even pets. 

To make strand bamboo, shredded bamboo fibers are compressed under extreme heat and pressure.  This manufacturing process yields flooring that is even harder and more dense than traditional bamboo floors. Available in a variety of colors to complement and décor, all Morning Star strand bamboo products are finished with premium coating and backed by a 30 year warranty.

And, since bamboo is a naturally sustainable grass that re-grows spontaneously after harvest, you can feel good about making an environmentally friendly flooring decision.


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  • Brand:  Morning Star
  • FLOORING SKU:  10015285
  • SAMPLE SKU:  10015288
  • Limited Warranty:  30 years
  • Trade Name:  Bamboo
  • Botanical Name:  Phyllostachys Pubescen
  • Marketing Name:  Bamboo
  • Janka Rating:  2789
  • AC Rating:  N/A
  • Grade:  -
  • Color Shade:  Medium
  • Width:  3 3/4"
  • Thickness:  5/8"
  • Construction:  Solid
  • Installation Type:  Glue, Nail
  • Sq. Ft. Per Box:  17.11
  • Hardness Rating:  116% harder than Red Oak
  • Waste:  10%
  • Weight per box/unit:  59.88
  • Installation Details:  Installation Guide.pdf
  • Catalog Page:  Morning Star Catalog Page

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Morning Star5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo
 
4.8

(based on 45 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (35)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Beautiful color (44)
  • Attractive finish (42)
  • Durable (36)
  • Easy to clean (31)
  • Easy to install (22)

Cons

  • Difficult to install (5)

Best Uses

  • Living room (32)
  • Dining room (28)
  • Family room (25)
  • Bedroom (23)
  • Office (19)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid do-it-yourselfer (20), Casual do-it-yourselfer (15), Beginner (5)

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4.0

Looks just like the pictures

By Chuck P

from Victoria MN

About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Attractive Finish
  • Beautiful Color

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Kitchen

    Comments about Morning Star 5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo:

    Purchased 600 sq ft of the zebra strand bamboo to do the kitchen and adjoining room. Installs fairly easily with the Norge 18 gauge floor nailer. Only issues I had with the product were - dark tongues would tend to split when nailing and one box of the flooring had no finish on about 1" of the side of each board.

    Make sure you have some good drill bits for hand nailing the first and last boards, as well as the 1/4 round. This stuff is hard and makes the bit smoke.

     
    5.0

    Great Floor

    By Karen B

    from Pittsburgh, PA

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Attractive Finish
    • Beautiful Color
    • Durable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Dining Room
      • Kitchen

      Comments about Morning Star 5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo:

      We order the 10% extra and had very little extra. The boards we did have extra, my husband cut it into baseboard for areas in which we needed more than just the cove. Also wear gloves!

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Attractive Floor

      By BH

      from NY

      About Me Beginner

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Attractive Finish
      • Beautiful Color

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Bedroom
        • Dining Room
        • Family Room
        • Kitchen
        • Living Room
        • Office

        Comments about Morning Star 5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo:

        This is our first install. We put this in the kitchen which can be a difficult install for first timers with having to go around cabinets, islands move appliances, etc. Installation went smoothly with the Norge 18 ga flooring nailer but when it comes to the parts that need to be hand nailed, we couldn't find a pneumatic finish nailer that would do the job. Called Lumber Liquidators and was told by the install team that you have to hand nail those boards that you can't get to with the flooring nailer because the strand bamboo is so hard, so that's what we did. The floor looks great. Not sure about durability as we just put it in but we are very pleased with the way it looks and installation was doable for first timers!

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Looks great - a bit fussy to install

        By Corey

        from Minneapolis, MN

        About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Attractive Finish
        • Beautiful Color
        • Durable

        Cons

        • Density Varies
        • Tongue Dark Splits

        Best Uses

        • Bedroom
        • Dining Room
        • Family Room
        • Kitchen
        • Living Room
        • Office

        Comments about Morning Star 5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo:

        Product looks great, I would buy it again. Only issue I had was that the darker areas seemed softer than the lighter areas (not uncommon) and my stapler would crack off the tongue occasionally when I drove on those spots. I also had some staples curl up and out of the top surface.

        Even with these issues, the floor looks fantastic and I would buy this material again.

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        You need a 18 Ga Nailer!

        By Jared

        from Monticello, Il

        About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Attractive Finish
        • Beautiful Color
        • Durable

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Morning Star 5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo:

            We did about 1100 Sqft of this and it looks great. The only thing I can recommend is you need to get the 18ga floor nailer (with 1 1/2 nails any longer and they start to turn over on themselves) and stay away from the 16ga. The 16ga tends to split the tongues and leave dimples when installing. The problem is 18ga nailers are very few and far between and the nails are hard to find. Luckily it wasn't too expensive to rent one. If you want to price match I paid $120 for a weeks rental. It looks as if lumber liquidators are starting to carry these guns do to the popularity of stranded bamboo and the lack of availability of guns.

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Used in Living Room and 3 Bedrooms

            By Ramona the neat nick

            from Dahlonega, GA

            About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Attractive Finish
            • Beautiful Color
            • Did Not Install Ourselves
            • Durable
            • Easy To Clean

            Cons

            • Nothing Negative So Far

            Best Uses

            • Bedroom
            • Living Room

            Comments about Morning Star 5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo:

            Used professional installers, they finished the job in 2 days and did a superior job. The best thing about the flooring is the reduction of allergens in our atmosphere. The flooring updates our entire house. I love, love, love the ease of cleaning.

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            golden zebra strand bamboo

            By kelsey

            from kansas

            About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Attractive Finish
            • Beautiful Color
            • Durable
            • Easy To Clean
            • Easy To Install

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bedroom
              • Dining Room
              • Family Room
              • Kitchen
              • Living Room
              • Office

              Comments about Morning Star 5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo:

              This floor turned out gorgeous! We did have to pre-drill holes before using brads when face nailing but had no problems following that with the install. The pieces come together with ease anD our large dog and 3 kids have yet to leave a single mark in it. It is different than any other strand bamboo i could find with regards to shading and i have absolutely no regrets with this product!

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Zebra bamboo

              By Gnomehome

              from Troy, IL

              About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

              Pros

              • Attractive Finish
              • Beautiful Color
              • Durable
              • Easy To Clean

              Cons

              • Difficult To Install

              Best Uses

              • Bedroom
              • Dining Room
              • Living Room
              • Office

              Comments about Morning Star 5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo:

              Love it and it looks great, but it was difficult to install, I'm glad we went with professional installation as it does splinter easily.

               
              5.0

              I would chose the same product .

              By peanut butter kid

              from Westchester, IL

              About Me Professional

              Pros

              • Attractive Finish
              • Beautiful Color
              • Durable
              • Easy To Clean
              • Easy To Install

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Bedroom
                • Dining Room
                • Family Room
                • Living Room

                Comments about Morning Star 5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo:

                It is beautiful and I receive many positive compliments on my choice.

                 
                4.0

                Absolutely love the floors!

                By Nic

                from Charleston, SC

                About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

                Pros

                • Attractive Finish
                • Beautiful Color
                • Durable
                • Easy To Clean
                • Looks great

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Bedroom
                  • Dining Room
                  • Kitchen
                  • Living Room

                  Comments about Morning Star 5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo:

                  Gluing was a little difficult and time consuming, but it was well worth the effort. The floors look amazing.

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                  • Q:

                    Can I screw this down instead of nail it down. I know the process is longer but it seems like it would be down better.
                    Asked on 4/14/2013 by josh

                    1 answer

                    • CUSTOMER CARE

                      A:

                      Strand Bamboo needs to fastened with 18 gauge cleat nails. Screws should not be utilized for nail down flooring installation.

                      Answered on 4/21/2013 by Tech & Install
                  • Q:

                    What is the best way to clean this floor?
                    Asked on 4/13/2013 by LBF

                    1 answer

                    • CUSTOMER CARE

                      A:

                      For general cleaning a swiffer type system works best. Not one that sprays the floor however. Lightly damp is fine but never soak or flood mop your floor. Do not use steam mops. Have a no shoes policy as much as possible. Use felt pads on all furniture. Sweep often.

                      Bellawood Cleaner works well, find here - http://www.lumberliquidators.com/ll/s/flooring-molding-tools-accessories/floor-care-products

                      In addition, Bona Kemi makes a decent hardwood flooring cleaner.

                      Do not use oil-type cleaner of any kind.

                      Answered on 4/21/2013 by Tech & Install
                  • Q:

                    Can I install 5/8" x 3-3/4" Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo by Morning Star in my below grade basement? I have read because it is a solid bamboo it should not be used but have seen on other sites that all bamboo's are ok for basements.
                    Asked on 3/5/2013 by James from Ontario, Canada

                    1 answer

                    • Staff Reviewer

                      A:

                      Unfortunately not.

                      You can find complete installation instructions on the product page by clicking on the specs tab and then clicking on - Installation Guide.pdf
                      Thank you for writing in.

                      Answered on 3/11/2013 by cc-2
                  • Q:

                    I have floor heating, under concrete, can I glue this on top of the concrete? Would it warp the wood?
                    Asked on 2/21/2013 by quickquestionE

                    1 answer

                    • Staff Reviewer

                      A:

                      Unfortunately this product is not recommended for this application.
                      You can find complete installation instructions on the product page by clicking on the specs tab and then clicking on - Installation Guide.pdf
                      Thank you for writing in.

                      Answered on 3/4/2013 by cc-2
                  • Q:

                    I would like to use Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo in a bathroom/spa, but for wall accenting (for 'warmth' of wood) and not on the floor. The room will be humid, and the product glued to the 'green' drywall board. I'm somewhat concerned about the expansion spacing as it would be nice to butt up against the tile floor. Does the product come pre-finished or will I do so with a polyurethane? Would this product be a practical application as planned?
                    Asked on 2/10/2013 by Dave from Idaho

                    1 answer

                    • CUSTOMER CARE

                      A:

                      Bamboo is acceptable for installation in a bathroom, but an excess of moisture can damage the flooring.  For a bathroom that is showered in everyday, especially by children, there is often just too much of a variance in the temperature and humidity for solid wood or bamboo floors. Good ventilation is a must and will need to be regulated. Expansion may be a problem as well as adhering to Greenboard. This being an experimental installation it is difficult to guaranty success. This flooring is pre-finished with water-based urethane. If you are using it in small areas or short spans, expansion may not be a problem.

                      See - http://www.barefootfloor.com/bathroom-hardwood-y157.html

                      Answered on 2/12/2013 by Tech & Install
                  • Q:

                    What lengths does this flooring come in?
                    Asked on 2/2/2013 by Bob from Dallas, Tx

                    1 answer

                    • CUSTOMER CARE

                      A:

                      37-3/4"

                      Answered on 2/4/2013 by Tech & Install
                  • Q:

                    do I need padding with this floor
                    Asked on 1/31/2013 by phil from Falmouth, MA

                    1 answer

                    • Staff Reviewer

                      A:

                      No padding required.
                      You can find complete installation instructions on the product page by clicking on the specs tab and then clicking on - Installation Guide.pdf
                      Thank you for writing in.

                      Answered on 2/5/2013 by cc-2
                  • Q:

                    I live at 9000 feet in Colorado. Very low humidity, cold temps, burn a woodstove 7 months of the year. I have a dog and active lifestyle---not the take-off-your-shoes kinda guy. I've narrowed it down to Schon Strand Eucalyptus Engineered, Morningstar Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo, Schon Natural Acacia Engineered, or Dreamhome St. James Golden Acacia Laminate. Which of these would be best taking my situation into consideration?
                    Asked on 1/24/2013 by Anonymous

                    1 answer

                    • Staff Reviewer

                      A:

                      This product question would be better answered by our Sales Department, they are more familiar with all of our flooring products and can better assist you with your questions.
                      Please call our Sales Dept. @ (800) 476-0007 for pricing and availability. Thank you for your inquiry.

                      Answered on 1/28/2013 by cc-2
                  • Q:

                    We have two mini pins/jack russell dogs and we need to know what kind of lumber (solid hard wood, engineered hardwood, bamboo & cork, laminate & vinyl)that would be good for us.

                    Paulette
                    Asked on 1/19/2013 by we remodeling our home (kitchen,& floors from St. Louis, MO

                    1 answer

                    • CUSTOMER CARE

                      A:

                      I have a Bellawood floor that holds up extremely well to our Hound Mix, Pit-Boxer, and another young mutt and a cat. Not to mention nieces, nephews, and work shoes. Excellent finish. It's not scratch free but no wood floor could be with these dogs. Harder floors like hickory (41% harder than Red Oak) or exotic floors will dent less easily. 3/4" hardwood can also be refinished several times. Light colors will hide potential scratches. Remember nothing is scratch proof but some do better than others.

                      Our higher warranty Laminate flooring holds up very well to dog nails and wear but cannot be refinished. Advantage is it's less expensive both for product and labor. Higher Warranty the better.

                      Our Schon engineered flooring has 7 coats of Treffert or Klumpp (made in Germany) highly resistant polyurethane finish with aluminum oxide anti-scratch and a 55% gloss. Being a natural material it may dent easier than laminate but it's real wood. Engineered can be refinished carefully once or twice.

                      For Bamboo our Morning Star brand has a similar finish that Schon and Bellawood has and offers the hardest type of bamboo floor produced, "Strand Bamboo". It can be refinished too but only by professionals with bamboo experience as it's a grass product and more difficult than hardwood. Stranded would be my only choice if going with bamboo.

                      Resilient Vinyl flooring is a very tough floor and the most resistant against damp areas. 

                      Regardless of the floor you choose, keeping nails trimmed is a good idea. Another idea is to cover nails with vinyl claw covers.

                      Proper care always helps. For general cleaning a swiffer type system works best. Not one that sprays the floor however. Lightly damp is fine but never soak or flood mop your floor. Have a no shoes policy as much as possible. Use felt pads on all furniture. Sweep often. Urine, when cleaned up quick isn't an issue but if left to dry it can burn finish.

                      Bellawood Cleaner works very well, find it here - http://www.lumberliquidators.com/catalog/section.jsp?categoryId=19

                      Answered on 1/21/2013 by Tech & Install
                  • Q:

                    Is this flooring stable enough to hold a 90 gallon aquarium. If not what type of flooring is recommended to withstand the weight of a large fish tank
                    Asked on 1/13/2013 by Anonymous

                    1 answer

                    • CUSTOMER CARE

                      A:

                      Absolutely yes. As with any furniture, especially heavy, use felt floor protection. Larger the protecting felt pads the better. Caster Cups are another good option. Keep drips or spills toweled up.

                      Answered on 1/15/2013 by Tech & Install
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