1,600 Sq Ft Bamboo Cost

🎋 How much does 1,600 square feet of bamboo flooring cost? See the full breakdown with 2026 national average pricing.

Bamboo flooring in a real home

Total Installed Cost

$11,200$25,600

Average: $18,400 ($11.5/sqft)

For 1,600 sq ft — about your space

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Key Takeaways

Average Cost

$18,400

Cost Range

$11,200 – $25,600

Per Sq Ft

$11.5/sqft

Waste Factor

10% (160 sqft extra)

Bamboo Cost Breakdown for 1,600 Sq Ft

Materials

$4–$10/sqft × 1,760 sq ft (with 10% waste)

$6,400$16,000

Labor / Installation

$4/sqft × 1,600 sq ft

$6,400

Waste Factor

10% extra material = 160 additional sq ft

+160 sq ft

Total Project Cost

$11,200$25,600

About Bamboo

Fast-growing renewable grass that rivals hardwood durability. Eco-friendly.

✅ Pros

  • Eco-friendly
  • Harder than oak
  • Modern look
  • Moisture-resistant

⚠️ Cons

  • Can scratch
  • Limited styles
  • Can off-gas
  • Humidity-sensitive

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All Flooring Costs for 1,600 Sq Ft

Compare every flooring type for the same square footage:

Flooring TypeCost/Sq FtTotal LowTotal HighAverage
🧶 Carpet$3$11$4,800$17,600$11,200
Epoxy Coating$3$12$4,800$19,200$12,000
📏 Laminate$4$12$6,400$19,200$12,800
🔷 Vinyl Plank (LVP/LVT)$4$13$6,400$20,800$13,600
🪵 Cork$6$13$9,600$20,800$15,200
Ceramic Tile$5$16$8,000$25,600$16,800
🎋 Bamboo $7$16$11,200$25,600$18,400
🌲 Engineered Hardwood$7$19$11,200$30,400$20,800
🔲 Porcelain Tile$7$25$11,200$40,000$25,600
🪵 Hardwood$10$30$16,000$48,000$32,000
🪨 Natural Stone$11$45$17,600$72,000$44,800

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 1,600 sq ft of bamboo cost?

1,600 square feet of bamboo flooring costs between $11,200 and $25,600 installed, with a national average of $18,400 ($11.5/sqft including material and labor). This covers your space.

What is the cost per square foot for bamboo?

The average installed cost of bamboo is $11.5 per square foot, ranging from $7 to $16 per square foot. Material alone costs $4$10/sqft, with labor at approximately $4/sqft.

How much extra material should I buy for 1,600 sq ft?

For 1,600 square feet, purchase approximately 1,760 square feet of bamboo material. This includes a 10% waste factor for cuts and mistakes (160 sq ft extra).

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Top 3 Bamboo Products

Best-Selling Bamboo — Budget, Mid-Range & Premium

The three products flooring pros recommend most, from budget-friendly to premium. Prices are material-only — installation is extra.

Budget Pick

Morningstar

Strand Woven Bamboo

$3.49/sqft material

LL Flooring's house bamboo brand. Strand-woven construction for Janka 3000+ hardness (harder than hickory). 12mm thick, click-lock DIY install. 50-year warranty. Best bamboo value on the market.

Best for:Budget eco-builds
View at LL Flooring
Best Seller

Cali Bamboo

Fossilized Bamboo

$5.99/sqft material

Cali Bamboo is the bamboo category leader. Fossilized process compresses bamboo to Janka 5000+ — twice as hard as oak. 12 coats of scratch-resistant aluminum oxide finish. 50-year warranty.

Best for:Eco-conscious homes
View at Home Depot / Cali.com
Premium Pick

Teragren

Synergy Strand Woven

$8.99/sqft material

Teragren sets the premium bamboo standard. Optimum 5.5 Moso bamboo harvested at maturity (5-6 years) for maximum hardness. 4mm wear layer, can be refinished 2-3 times. FSC-certified. 25-year commercial warranty.

Best for:Premium green building
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Pricing data from HomeGuide, Homewyse, HomeAdvisor, Angi, and FlooringClarity (2026 national averages). Actual costs vary by region, material grade, and project complexity.