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Hardwood Floor Species Information

This section can be your references to build the perfect hardwood floors for your home. Some solid hardwoods may be susceptible to extreme conditions, In this case you can see our guide about Solid vs Enginered Hardwood Floors or Janka Hardness Scale test for hardwood flooring species.

African PadaukCarribean Heart PineKempasSantos Mahogany
Afzelia / DoussieCedarLacewoodSapele / Sapelli
AmendoimChestnutLarchSatinwood
American BeechCocoboloLeopardwoodShedua
AndirobaCoffee BeanLocustSouthern Yellow Pine
Angelim PedraCorkMakoreSouthern Yellow Pine (Longleaf)
Ash (White)CottonwoodMerbau Spotted Gum
Australian CypressCumaru / Brazilian TeakMesquite Sweet Birch
BangkiraiCurupixaMindiSycamore
BasswoodDouglas FirMovinguiSydney Blue Gum
Black CherryEastern White PineNatural Bamboo*Tallowwood
Black WalnutEbonyPaper BirchTasmanian Oak
BlackwoodEucalyptus / Rose GumParana PineTeak
BloodwoodHard Maple / Sugar MaplePerobaTigerwood
BocoteHeart PinePradooTimborana
BoireHemlockPurpleheartTrue Pine
BorealHickory and PecanRed MahoganyTualang
Brazilian Cherry / JatobaHighland BeechRed Oak (Northern)Turpentine
BrushboxImbuiaRed PineWenge
BubingaIpe / Walnut / LapachoRedwood / ParajuWhite Oak
CabreuvaJarrahRibbon GumWhite Pine
CameronKambala / IrokoRosewoodYellow Birch
Carbonized Bamboo*KarriSakuraZebrawood
*) represent one spesies.
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Why hire a contractor if you can do it by yourself? It's can be fun and rewarding. However, a factor of time and high risk of human error but less money to spend is the things you must consider first. In some difficult projects be sure your knowledge and experiences are capable enough to handle it.
 
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    The Difference Between Recoating And Refinishing Hardwood Floors  

    Feb 3rd, 2012 | By admin

    Some individuals believe that recoating and refinishing are 1 and also the very same thing. But in actual truth nothing could be additional from the reality. Recoating is a much quicker and simpler process than refinishing, and the route you go down is dependent upon the problem your hardwood floor is in. Recoating – ideal [...]



    Easy Hardwood Floor Cleaning Tips  

    Feb 2nd, 2012 | By admin

    Maintaining a hardwood floor in prime condition doesn’t take much skill or effort, but it requires consistency and good care on a daily basis. Especially for rooms that experience heavy traffic or are exposed to additional “treatment” from kids and pets, it’s essential that you keep an eye for suspicious stains, marks and spilled or [...]



    How To Clean Hardwood Flooring  

    Jan 31st, 2012 | By admin

    Article by Annie Deakin Hardwood flooring adds elegance and character to any home. It is one of the favorite floorings among homeowners. Your reading this article indicates more than just a mild interest in hardwood flooring. Cleaning actually begins with prevention. By adding area rugs or mats at [...]



    How to clean hardwood floors effectively  

    Jan 30th, 2012 | By Arief

    Article by Jimmy Talbet When talking about cleaning hardwood floorings, there are several tips if followed would give your hardwood floorings longer life span. There are essentially day-to-day cleaning, 3-monthly care and preventive measures. Day-to-day CleaningIt is important to know that every day some amount of dirt and [...]



    Steps for Hardwood floor refinishing  

    Jan 27th, 2012 | By admin

    Hardwood floor is subjected to impacts, reactions from edibles, moistures on daily basis. So hardwood floors needs refinishing with certain intervals. Refinishing make you go to the days of the first home entry. It returns the memories. It refinishes the floor with previous shine. It maintains your floor for long durability to the woods. An [...]



    Finally Finish Your Home with the Classic Look of Hardwood Floors  

    Jan 24th, 2012 | By admin

    Article by Rebecca Paul Have you tired of your carpet or linoleum floors? If you are seeking an alternative, take into account having wood flooring installed. Hardwood floors are an attractive and easy-to-maintain option that supplies a timeless look. Whether or not you’re in the midst of a entire-house remodel [...]



    Can I Just Recoat My Hardwood Floors Instead Of Sanding Them  

    Jan 23rd, 2012 | By admin

    A great looking hardwood ground is an asset to each and every residence. But nonetheless tough wearing this type of floor is, you will find that it eventually requirements some tender loving care to obtain it again to searching its finest again. Whenever you take a look at your floor and also you know it [...]



    How to Keep Your Hardwood Floors Clean  

    Jan 21st, 2012 | By admin

    by BrentOzar Article by D. Roth There are some straightforward practices that you can instill into your household cleaning routine to help keep your hardwood floors clean. Hardwood floors are becoming more well-liked to homeowners because they give the house a really clean and modern look. As a quick way [...]



    Why Do I Have Gaps In My Hardwood Floors  

    Jan 18th, 2012 | By Arief

    You understand, there is absolutely nothing that seems quite as great like a leading high quality hardwood ground. Just pondering about this can make you believe of a warm and welcoming home, and once you have hardwood floors inside your own house you are able to be sure you’ll get a lot of satisfaction from [...]



    New Flooring Enhances Appeal  

    Jan 15th, 2012 | By admin

    Depending on where you happen to own a home in the united states, due to what has happened to the economy over the past few years, and many home owners have seen the values of their properties fall well below what they were worth just a few years ago. This has made it difficult for [...]