We had bamboo in our previous home. We have a bunch of children, but no pets. It still got scratched. When it scratched, it showed white underneath even though the top color was not white. The bamboo layer on the geowood is the same as the bamboo I had. It's the middle that is supposed to be better. It seems very durable, but not many people have installed it. I expect that the cupping issues many have had with bamboo will be resolved with the geowood. We're putting vinyl plank in this house, but if I had the $, I would put in tile. Tile is the most durable product, especially with kids/dogs/etc.

Hi MoNika!

Thanks for your interest in our product. We're currently trying to bring a few other customers who have installed GeoWood into this conversation so they can share their experience with you. In an effort to not just give you a marketing spiel, we recommend (if you haven't already done so) ordering a few GeoWood samples and doing some scratch and water tests on them at home. We're confident the scratch-resistant finish and that super sturdy GeoCore foundation will hold up, but you'll be the best judge!

Of course, you can always read more at the GeoWood site, and please let us know if you have any questions.

Best of luck!

We just installed Calibamboo Antique iron Geowood in our kitchen , entry and 3 bathrooms this week! We loved it so much I called and ordered another 600sq feet to finish our first floor! It’s amazing. Go with the Calicomplete backing. We have a 90lb chocolate lab and it’s super durable and rock hard! I can’t recommend it highly enough

Any pics ?

Anyone else have Geowood. Haven’t found any reviews yet?

Been looking at Calibamboo and Geowood and looking for more reviews too. To White Kitchen above, on the Calibamboo website there is a reviewer with a picture of Antique Iron on their kitchen floor. It does look good.

suseyb , if the floor you had was finished with Aluminum Oxide that may be the reason for the white scratches.

@Chris Hunsaker - how is it holding up for you? Do you have any pictures to share?

It was Cali Bamboo. I have no idea anymore what it was finished with. I have read about a class action lawsuit due to the scratching. We just covered up the scratching or ignored it. But people should know that it's a possibility with this floor. Hardness rating does not equal impossible to scratch. It just means it won't dent.

Thats a very good point.

We are very interested in Geowood, but are not finding a color that we love. Does anybody know of similar products that have the real wood (or bamboo) surface on top of a different core?

Hi does anyone have any updates a year later on how the Geowood is holding up? Please inform thanks!!

We have had it for over a year now with our 90lb chocolate lab. It’s been amazing. We also did 3 bathrooms. I would definitely do it again!

Thank you so much! My husband is very skeptical with It being a new product. I appreciate your feedback!

Amy Wallace - Pics??

I'm looking for more feedback. I have a LOT of house to do 2000+ SF and am considering Geowood, but then again, with the pricing, I may just go with Pergo laminate.... Not sure. Anyone else chiming in?

I'm also curious to hear more about Geowood and their other products. Came home with a sample of their Odyssey Santorini engineered hardwood yesterday. Love the look but was disappointed to see a wide difference between the sample (barely a knot) and a picture of the product on their site (many, many knots). Also, 2 mm top layer veneer seems concerningly thin?

I’d also love some current photos or any thoughts on how this product looks/ is wearing. We’re seriously considering putting in the canyon oak color as well.

same! love to see some photos or any other feedback. Thinking of using it for entire apt with Antique Iron bamboo.

Curious to know if this product can be installed then later carefully disassembled and reused elsewhere? We are looking for temporary flooring for a laundry room and a small pantry, about 80 SF total, but these rooms might be converted to a rental unit in a couple years, so we'd prefer to have something that can be easily pulled up and reconfigured in a new space. (We did this previously with our Junckers solid hardwood flooring--an excellent, economical and Earth-friendly strategy.)

Theoretically yes, if floated, the uncut floor boards should be able to be pulled up and relaid elsewhere. Keep in mind, however, if the room dimensions differ, you may need additional product and color can vary from lot to lot, in addition, if the flooring has had direct sunlight exposure, it has likely faded so if you need to purchase additional flooring in the future, there's a chance the colors may not match exactly.

I want to install this floor in my son's bedroom. He has asthma and I am worried about VOC and everything else. Does anyone know if this would be a good choice? He is allergic to oak. I am thinking of purchasing this one. Any advice is GREATLY appreciated. https://www.thegreendesigncenter.com/product/cali-bamboo-geowood/

@HU-200442714, you might want to check out the new waterproof cork flooring: https://www.ghsproducts.com/amorim-wise-waterproof-cork-flooring-lane-antracite/

Also Marmoleum!

@Mittens Cat, Thank you for the link. I briefly looked at it and I couldn't see any mention to VOCs. Is there a certification page or more info about the glues used and the off-gassing of the product? Also, how soft is the surface? Thanks

Can I use quietwarmth-floor-heating-film- for floating floor with geowood ?

Hi! Cali Bamboo GeoWood flooring is only recommended for use over radiant heat systems if the special requirements specified by the National Wood Flooring Association are met (please refer to the NWFA’s Radiant Heat Guidelines). The radiant heat system must be turned down to 65F and maintained 24 hours prior to installation and the floor must be acclimated. Check out our guide for more info! (https://www.calibamboo.com/flooring-installation/) Let us know if you have any other questions :)

We installed approximately 2,200 square feet of Geowood canyon oak (roughly $10,000) in our new construction home. We have been living in our house for five months.

Pros: it looks great and doesn’t seem to scratch significantly. When it does, the scratches aren’t noticeable. Also, it cleans quite nicely.

Cons: the microbevel is chipping/splintering in numerous areas—far worse then other engineered flooring I have had in the past (including flooring that has been installed for years). We are more than a few splinters in the foot wiser.

Also, the stair nosing design is a bit cheap in our opinion—It is a raised lip which may not comply with local codes and also is a bit of a tripping hazard. Our contractor had significant issues installing the nosing and had to work with the inspector to get it approved.

I normally don’t write reviews, but we took a chance on the Geowood as there weren’t many reviews at the time we bought it. We hope this helps provide honest feedback to potential purchasers. All in all, we would go with a different option even though it looks great. The longevity in light of the chipping is too much of a concern for us.

To PCG....when was it that you put down the GEOwood by Balibamboo? Was it Nov 2020? We went too local store here in Tampa Fl and they did not have that color you have...it looks nice. If you dont mind to share which store you got it so we can call to at least get info on that color. So it was about $4.50 sf. Thanks for your help.

could someone fm Calibamboo give me a good contact name/number to call. We are interest in the color that PCG30 fm last month it looks like posted pics of the Canyon Oak GEOWOOD . It was about $4.50 sf. Can we get this same pricing if we went with a different color?

Hello! Give us a call at 1(888) 788-2254, our team will be able to help you find something within your budget :)

Hi.

Has anyone used Eco-engineered Fossilized Wide Click Eco-Engineered Bamboo & Eucalyptus? H

Also, hoping someone can answer a few questions related to the numerous ingredients on their product samples. It's utterly confusing and in light of some of the reviews, I'm wondering what the differences are. I sent for some samples, and coupled with what is on the Calibamboo website I have the following list:

1. Engineered oak, maple, hickory etc

2. Fossilized Eco-engineered bamboo&eucalyptus

3. Geowood Oak

4. Geowood Bamboo

5. Geowood

6. Engineered Bamboo

7. Engineered hardwood with Geocore

Yikes!

Thanks

Hello @bignogginsfarm!

We'd love to help answer your questions, however, we'd just like to clarify first what you mean to make sure we provide you with the answer you're looking for. When you say "ingredients" are you referring to chemicals we test for? Or the core and what they’re made of? Or just the composition of the floors and what makes them unique?

Geowood Bamboo and Geowood Oak are the same make up, just different veneers. Geowood and Engineered hardwood with Geocore are the same as Geowood Bamboo and Geowood Oak. They’re just different labels the products have been given.

Fossilized Eco Engineered Bamboo and Eucalyptus also encompasses our Engineered Bamboo.

@Cali Bamboo not ingredients. sorry. I am trying to figure out what the differences are in all of the products listed.

What is the difference between geowood, engineered hardwood, and eco engineered. Do you know what are the products that are given pretty poor reviews? ie., the ones that say the wood is splitting and shrinking after a couple months, for example? It seems there are diametrically opposing opinions on the product and I thought it might have to do with the differences in what I am asking about. thanks

Hi @bignogginsfarm,

This will be a little long, so bear with us! haha

1. Engineered oak, maple, hickory etc – This is our Odyssey and Meritage Collections.

- Odyssey is a UV Cured Oil finish flooring. It does require specific care and maintenance by using the WOCA family of products. It is engineered flooring, meaning the veneer is oak, maple or hickory, but the core or bulk of the floor is a birch layered core. The Birch allows for sustainability in sourcing and stability in installation. It is warrantied for above grade and below grade applications, meaning this can be installed in a basement. It is 5 ½ inches wide which tends to be very popular right now in the flooring industry. This flooring is considered a traditional engineered flooring, wood veneer on top of a wood core.

- Meritage is another traditional Engineered flooring collection we carry. It has a 7 layer aluminum oxide finish. It is a veneer of European Oak on top of a core of Acacia. It is warrantied for above and below grade applications. These planks are 9 ½” wide and can only be glued or nailed down. It cannot be floated due to the size of the planks.

2. Fossilized Eco-engineered bamboo & eucalyptus (Engineered Bamboo and Eucalyptus flooring)

- Our Engineered Bamboo and Eucalyptus flooring has a 13 layer aluminum oxide finish that is scratch resistant. Engineered products are more dimensionally stable than solid floors because the core creates a more stable product. The Bamboo or Eucalyptus veneer is attached to a eucalyptus cross constructed core giving it stability and durability. The product is also warrantied for above and below grade applications, meaning this can be installed in a basement. This flooring is considered a traditional engineered flooring, wood veneer on top of a wood core.

3. Geowood Oak and Geowood Bamboo – Our Geowood Collections.

- Geowood is a collection of Composite Engineered Wood Flooring. This means that real wood is only on the wearable surface. The core of our Geowood products is a limestone composite tile. This makes the floor more water resistant than other engineered floors while still giving you a real wood floor. It has a 7 layer aluminum oxide finish and is warrantied for below and above grade applications. This floor can only be floated or glued as the mechanism is made out of stone and is a click lock. This would be considered the most stable engineered product we sell due to the stone core.

All 3 products are engineered flooring, just with different characteristics and qualities. The most important thing to consider when deciding between one of these is your lifestyle. For example, the Odyssey Collection flooring does have specific care and maintenance and only certain products can be used when cleaning it. For our other engineered collections we recommend using Bona Professional to clean our floors, but if there’s another hardwood floor cleaner you prefer to use we recommend testing it in a small area and reaching out to the manufacturer to make sure that it is safe to use with an aluminum oxide finish.

Our products can be installed in any home so long as the humidity and climate of the home are maintained to our specifications. Our installation guides go over all the required humidity levels for a home and acclimation time is required. The installation guides also list requirements for T-molds in doorways in floated applications. If you choose to glue or nail your floor down, no T-molds are required.

We hope this helps!

Hi. Has anyone else installed Geowood over a year ago? Looking at this and Aquaguard Engineered wood. I received a sample of the Geowood and it looks great but we also live in a high humidity area. Typically we would rule out bamboo but I wanted to know if Geowood lives up to the hype.

Would not reccomend! We have geowood oak installed in our house (1800 sq ft worth) and after two years the thin veneer layer is wearing away exposing the raw wood. For the expensive price it is definitely not worth it, not to mention the customer service is unresponsive about issues- steer clear!!!