I recently listed a townhome at Rivertrail in Redmond where the owners replaced the carpet on the first floor with bamboo flooring from bamboohardwoods.com 

Above is a sample of the flooring used, and I am noting some info from the brochure so I have a link to some FAQ's about this "strand woven engineered" bamboo floor.

Why Use Bamboo?

"Bamboo is harvested and replenished with no impact to the environment.  It can be selectively harvested annually and is capable of complete regeneration without the need to replant.  Because of its short growth cycle, it can be harvested in 3-5 years vs. 10-100 years for most tree woods."

Strength and Durability

"The Janka Ball Harness Test measures the force required to drive a 11.28mm steel ball half it's diameter into the wood.  The test is a good indicator of resistance to denting as well as its harness for nailing and drilling."

From softest to hardest: Fir-Pine-NA Cherry-Walnut-Moso Bamboo-Red Oak-White Oak-Maple-Kempas-Solid Bamboo-Tropical Bamboo-Merbau-Brazilian Cherry-Woven Bamboo.

The Finish

"Finished with UV ceramic...a non-toxic UV cured layer. Above that is a hardened scratch resistant top coat that can be recoated without sanding.  The overall finish is formeldehyde free and warrantied by the manufacturer for 25 years."

Engineered vs. Solid

"An engineered floor, by definition, is cross laminated.  These floors are real wood from top to bottom vs. Pergo which is particle board witha picture of wood laminated on it."  Engineered floors were developed in part so that they could be installed over radiant heat and because they are more stable in areas where hardwood alone does not hold up well.  So engineered wood is the choice when you are continuing into the kitchen from the living areas as engineered floors will hold up better in kitchens and bathrooms.

Woven Strand Bamboo (see page 22 of 2008 Product Catalog) hits the highest level of 3000 on the Janka Hardness scale.  "Flooring this hard is very rare and offers an extreme resistance to dents".

"No wood floor is scratch-proof...pads should be adhered to the feet of all furniture...spike heeled shoes should be removed...pet nails should be trimmed and furniture should be lifted whenever possible."

Floor Facts:

Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer's defects

25 year factory finish warranty

Square edge, no "v-grooves" to trap dirt

Harder than Oak, Walnut and North American Cherry