Not only is bamboo environmentally friendly, it is also affordable and comes in many different grains and types. When compared to other hardwood flooring types, bamboo is equally hard if not harder. When it comes to installation, the superiority of bamboo is no exception; it's as easy to install as any other hardwood flooring type. With its wide array of colors and grains, in addition to the fact that it's easy on the wallet, it would seem that bamboo is hard to beat.