There are quite a few options for those looking to install wood floors in their home. Each of the wood species have a specific projected lifespan and their own pros and cons. When it came to resale value, knowing if it was hardwood, engineered wood, or laminate flooring was enough. Now, people want further details. With this in mind, we at Mike’s Custom Flooring would like to share a handful of the most common wood species used for hardwood flooring in your home.
Is Maple Good for Hardwood Floors?
Maple, is similar to oak, but is darker and harder. For a sleeker, smoother feel, the maple produces the effect with a lighter grain color. Maple is a popular hardwood flooring option in modern homes. However, it is important to know it absorbs stains easier, allowing for more stains and has a tendency to develop a yellow coloring when it is exposed to direct sunlight.
Is Oak Hardwood Flooring a Good Choice?
: Absorbing stains for easy finishing, the oak is an economical option as it is a strong-grained, and efficient. It is among the top used hardwood flooring in North America. To help retain the luster as they age and in homes where there are kids and pets walking back and forth, this wood is popular because the graining hides flaws, such as scratches and dents easily. Red oak will have the pinkish undertones and white oak will have the gold and brown undertones.
Are Pine Wood Floors Durable?
Pine is noted as an allure among homeowners as a hardwood floor option instead of a flaw though it is one of the softer woods on the market. During the installation process, the soft pin is easier to cut and work with, and to boost the wood’s authenticity dents and scratches are minimal. Because as the pine flooring ages the fibers will compress on themselves, the surface becomes harder over time.
Is Bamboo a Hardwood or Softwood?
Bamboo is a very popular eco-friendly choice with its sustainability. Bamboo is technically a grass, and only requires 4 – 6 years for it to mature as opposed to hard woods that take 50 years or more. The hardness is not lost however, as strand woven process leaves it harder than you may think. Bamboo is traditionally a lighter color, but caramelized options are available for those preferring the darker colors.
Are Brazilian Cherry Floors Outdated?
As the name suggests, Brazilian Cherry is a dark red color that continues to deepen with age. This flooring is very inviting and associated elegance, making it often a requested option for studies or dens. This wood is exceptionally hard, making it very durable. However, due to its hardness, it can be difficult to install and refinish.
Is Cork Flooring Better than Hardwood?
Like bamboo, cork is another eco-friendly selection. As opposed to the wood itself which makes it more sustainable, cork planks are produced from the bark of the cork oak tree. Making it both cushy to walk on and self-repairing from the indentations from furniture, the cork flooring has that same bounce-back feel as the cork boards do. Cork is impermeable to gas and liquid, giving it a natural resistance to mold and mildew; which allows this wood to be used in basements and even bathrooms.
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No matter which wood flooring you prefer, call in the experts of Mike’s Custom Flooring to ensure it is installed efficiently to last, in a timely manner.