Wood Species
When it comes to choosing a species of wood for your new flooring. It’s important to look at several factors, including appearance, durability and cost.
Species of Wood
- Birch – A stiff wood with excellent shock resistance.
- Pecan/Hickory – Combines strength, hardness, durability and stiffness.
- Heart Pine – Often used for flooring, this wood can be distressed to create an antique look.
- American Cherry – One of America’s favorite woods, prized for its color and grain.
- Walnut – An elegant, dark wood used to create stylish designs.
- Ash – Renowned for its toughness and resilience.
- Oak – An American classic, the most popular wood flooring choice.
- Maple – A dense, strong, tough wood used to create stylish designs.
- Brazillian Cherry – A highly resillient wood that changes color over time.
- Mahogany – A deep, rich and strong wood with dark accents
- White Oak
- American Cherry
- Ash
- Birch
- Brazillian Cherry
- Heart Pine
- Mahogany
- Maple
- Pecan-Hickory
- Red Oak
- Walnut
