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Types of Hardwood Floors

1/4/07

Everyone wants the hardwood floors. They've always been popular for the natural beauty and durability, but the hardwood flooring craze has been going strong for 20 years now.

If you're in the process of building a new home or remodeling your old home, you'll want to consider a variety of wood choices. Not every wood is a suitable choice for every home - just like a granite countertop is not right for every single kitchen. You'll want to look at the hardness, color variations, durability, and ability to handle moisture and humidity for your climate.

Darker floors can really highlight lighter walls and trim and even furniture but they can make a room look smaller. Also, dark woods may show uneven wear faster than lighter colors. Lighter woods can open up a room and give it a lighter airy feel and can make a small room seem bigger.

Darker colors are for more formal rooms, like a living or dining room. A lighter wood has a more casual or comfortable tone to it and is perfect for the kitchen and family room.
Types of Hardwood Floors:
  • Mahogany
  • Cherry
  • Pine
  • Oak, White and Red
  • Beech
  • White Ash
  • Maple
  • Birch
  • Douglas Fir
  • Hickory
  • Pecan
  • Cypress
There are a host of other natural hardwoods, but these are the most common. They have varying degrees of hardness, color ranges, and moisture stabilities. Check with your local flooring contractor to decide which is best for you, your house, and floor traffic that it will have to handle.

If you need to find a local Flooring Company, post your request with Construction Deal. We'll match you with a multitude of floor installers who can give you a larger product range than your local Home Depot or other supply store. Having more choice than the average home improvement center means that you'll get the best hardwood that's right for you.

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