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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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Do It Yourself Guide

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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    Hardwood Flooring and your Home Decor  

    Jan 31st, 2012 | By Arief

    The floor you use inside your house could be a reflection of what are inside, people and things. As such when you choose to install hardwood flooring, be sure to know at least the basics of it or consult a professional to help you choose the best kind of hardwood flooring for your house. There [...]



    Why The Best Flooring Idea Is To Install Hardwood Floors  

    Jan 28th, 2012 | By Arief

    Hardwood floors have been around for hundreds of years. Wood floors were probably the first type of floor covering besides dirt. Hardwood floors can be one of the essential elements in designing your home. They offer a level of value and comfort no other flooring choice can. There are a number of benefits to owning [...]



    Hardwood Flooring 101: Frequently Asked Questions  

    Jan 25th, 2012 | By Arief

    There are a lot of factors you need to consider before you finally decide to use hardwood flooring in your home. Before making that crucial decision, a lot of questions might be bugging you. Questions such as “what type of hardwood flooring should I use? Is hardwood flooring easy to maintain? And is hardwood floor [...]



    Tips On Hardwood Floor Installation  

    Jan 24th, 2012 | By Arief

    The Montery display home by Timber Floors Pty Ltd Image by timber_floors For supply and installation of solid Australian hardwood flooring contact Timber Floors Pty Ltd. Visit us at our website at www.timberfloors.com.au" or email info@timberfloors.com.au or telephone 02 9756 4242 for more information. Article by Aaron Cibo [...]



    Simple and Effective Hardwood Floor Installation  

    Jan 17th, 2012 | By admin

    Article by Peter West Hardwood floor installation takes a lot of work, but you can save your self a lot of funds by learning how to do it your self. There are even prefinished strips of wood flooring that you can use in order to make the job less difficult. [...]



    Custom Hardwood Floor Installation Is the Special Touch that Will Make Your Home Shine   

    Jan 11th, 2012 | By Arief

    Hardwood Floor Installation Image by dani0010 Installing hardwood flooring adds beauty and value to any home, but custom hardwood installation can make your house look even better. Get the absolute most out of your home with custom wood flooring! Whether you’re building a new home or exploring options for a major remodeling project, installing custom [...]



    Installing Hardwood Flooring to Your Home  

    Jan 8th, 2012 | By Arief

    Do you currently have carpeting, tile or linoleum on your floors? Are you ready to make a change from dingy, cracked, or worn flooring to clean, shiny and durable? Wood is an excellent, resilient and long lasting flooring material; not to mention it is beautiful and inviting. Even the most neglected and worn hardwood can [...]



    How to go about Hardwood Floor Installation  

    Jan 2nd, 2012 | By admin

    Blackbutt flooring by Timber Floors Pty Ltd – Heathcote Image by timber_floors For supply and installation of solid Australian hardwood flooring contact Timber Floors Pty Ltd. Visit us at our website at www.timberfloors.com.au or email info@timberfloors.com.au or telephone 02 9756 4242 for more information. Article by AJ Patel [...]



    How Do I Install Hardwood Flooring?  

    Dec 31st, 2011 | By admin

    Many people prefer wood floors because of their austere beauty and durability. This article will provide you with a brief introduction on how to install hardwood flooring to get you started. Wood floors come in various grades and widths, so this will be one of your first decisions when you are ready to install hardwood [...]



    Miami Flooring: Hardwood Floors vs. Laminate Wood Floors  

    Dec 21st, 2011 | By Arief

    If you live in Miami or South Florida in general and are considering replacing your floors with wood floors, take the time to do your homework on whether you should choose hardwood flooring or laminate wood flooring. While you may prefer the look of a hardwood floor over laminate wood, there are differences in the [...]