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wrote:
We are doing a kitchen remodel and would like to replace vinyl floor
with wood. All the rest of our house is oak flooring. But I am
concerned about future water damage. I've been told that bamboo is much
more forgiving in the kitchen.

Has anyone installed bamboo in their kitchen where the rest of the
house is wood floor?

Do the two different woods complement or clash?

In my area (midwest) it is very common for older, quality-built homes
and apts. to have oak floors in the living room, dining room, etc. but
maple in the kitchen. The maple stands up better to water exposure
(oak tends to turn black). I don't have personal experience with
bamboo flooring but have seen a number of positive reports on it in
this newsgroup.

Especially if it's an eat-in kitchen, the floor will get a lot of
traffic and will probably need refinishing before other areas do. But
so what. All flooring needs refinishing or replacement eventually.

Bamboo or maple will not match the oak flooring, of course. You might
want to consult some design/decorating books or a flooring dealer as to
how to make the transition work aesthetically.

-- H