"Definitely seemed worse where sunlight and humidity fluctuated most."
Yeah, bamboo can be tricky like that—it's beautiful but sensitive. I've found engineered hardwood or even luxury vinyl plank (LVP) to be more forgiving in sunrooms or areas with big humidity swings. LVP especially has come a long way in terms of looks and durability, and it's pretty low-maintenance. Might be worth considering if you ever decide to switch things up down the road...
"LVP especially has come a long way in terms of looks and durability"
True, but have you noticed any fading issues with LVP in direct sunlight? I've heard mixed things...wondering if it's really as sun-proof as they claim.
True, but have you noticed any fading issues with LVP in direct sunlight?
I've actually been wondering about this myself. My neighbor installed LVP in their sunroom about two years ago, and while it still looks pretty good overall, I swear there's a subtle difference between areas that get direct sunlight and those that don't. Not super obvious, but noticeable if you're looking for it. I guess "sun-proof" might be optimistic marketing talk. Maybe "sun-resistant" is more accurate? Curious if others have seen similar results...
I've been noticing something similar in our living room. We put down LVP about a year ago, and while it's holding up great overall, there's definitely a slight color shift near the patio doors where sunlight hits directly. It's subtle enough that visitors probably wouldn't notice, but once you see it, it's hard to unsee. Maybe it's just inevitable with flooring exposed to sunlight regularly...still, it's reassuring to hear others are seeing the same thing.
I've seen similar fading issues, but honestly, it might not be inevitable. A client of mine installed UV-blocking film on their patio doors—made a noticeable difference in preserving flooring color. Could be worth considering before the fade gets more obvious...
