We Offer
In The Tri-State
Hardwood Flooring
Choosing
the hardwood floor that is right for you.
Choosing the right
floor can be easier with a little basic knowledge about
hardwood flooring. Wood floors are produced in either solid or
engineered planks.
Solid : solid wood produced in 3/4", 7/16" or 5/16" thicknesses. Solid planks must be nailed down and should be installed above grade. Solid planks can generally be refinished several times.
Engineered : constructed by laminating several hardwood plies together. Engineered planks can be glued, stapled or floated and can be used above or below grade.
The species of the wood and the size of the strips is something else to consider. Not only do these choices effect the appearance of your flooring but also the performance of your flooring. Some hardwoods have a higher hardness rating than others, which will allow it to be more resistant to indenting. However, a lot of the exotic hardwoods have a higher UV sensitivity than others, which requires the home owner to pay special attention to the placement of their furniture and area rugs to allow the floor to develop it's color in a more uniformed manner.
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Below you will find a hardness rating for the different types of hardwood species.
Wood Species Hardness Rating
Black Cherry
950
Black Walnut
1010
Teak
1155
Yellow Birch
1260
Red Oak
1260
Ash
1320
White Oak
1360
Hard Maple
1450
Bamboo
1800
Hickory
1820
Santos Mahogany
2200
Brazilian Cherry
2820
Brazilian Teak
3540
Below you will find a UV sensitivity rating for the different types of hardwood species.
Wood Species UV Sensitivity Rating
Black Cherry
5
Black Walnut
5
Teak
5
Yellow Birch
5
Red Oak
5
Ash
5
White Oak
5
Hard Maple
5
Bamboo
5
Hickory
5
Santos Mahogany
5
Brazilian Cherry
5
Brazilian Teak
5
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