Is Laminate flooring really cheaper than carbonized bamboo, in the long run?

Per Square Foot, laminate (78￠ sf) is a lot cheaper than carbonized bamboo ($1.99 sf ). We were thinking of putting laminate in our home for that reason.



Then we were told that we have to install a layer of plastic moisture guard and a layer of cloth under the laminate. But with the bamboo, we can glue it directly to the cement sub-floor.



Is this true? If so why?



(If it is true, it seems to negate the $avings on the laminate).

Is Laminate flooring really cheaper than carbonized bamboo, in the long run?
hi,i have laminate flooring and i personally do not like it,its hard on your feet,makes my back hurt.and if you acidentally get water on it ,it will swell up.yes its cheaper in the long run but i whished we had did something different,iits basically called a floating floor,thats why you have to put the plastic gaurd under it,because it moves(breathes).but some people like it.