Before you can begin thinking about installing new bamboo floors in your home, you'll need to purchase the planks for the project. As you start shopping, you will likely see different grain types ...

The grain pattern is how the lines within the wood appear. There are three main types of grain patterns: straight grain, spiral grain and wavy grain. ... Bamboo. Getty Images.

Bamboo can be sensitive to such conditions, leading to buckling or swelling if not treated right away. ... Further, the material tends to have a uniform look with a somewhat mundane grain pattern.