Bamboo flooring is a renewable, eco-friendly resource but may emit toxins from adhesives. It is often as hard and moisture-resistant as hardwood, but can scratch and crack under humidity changes.

FRESNO, Calif. - Four years ago, when Cheryl Kwok and her husband, Jimmy, built their home in north Clovis, Calif., she wanted a floor that would be durable and contemporary in style but also have a ...