Hardwood flooring brings elegance and beauty to a house. Hardwood flooring can steal the show on any given day and the grain and finish could be made to suit the overall expected décor of the house. However, cutting down trees could cause a major environmental hazard.

Hence one can look for many hardwood alternatives which are not only cheaper than hardwood flooring but can also be modified and customized as per the requirements.

The first hardwood alternative is bamboo flooring. Bamboo flooring is cheap and it takes around 3 years to harvest. Besides they can be made to look and mimic hardwood types. Vinyl flooring is another way to mimic the hardwood flooring. You can get many different color tones and most importantly it is very scratch and stain resistant. Cork made from the outer bark of trees is another good hardwood alternative.