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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 Charisma of Exotic Hardwood Floors

    May 21st, 2012 | By admin

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

    May 14th, 2012 | By Arief

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    Subfloors, Staplers, And Other Tools For a Hardwood Flooring Installation  

    May 10th, 2012 | By Arief

    You’ve made the decision to install hardwood flooring into your home. Moreover, you’ve decided to handle the project yourself rather than spending the money on professional installers. You’re understandably excited (maybe a little nervous) about doing the job correctly the first time. As with any home improvement project that you undertake, the more prepared you [...]



    Hardwood Floor Installation: Do-It-Yourself Project  

    Apr 26th, 2012 | By admin

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    Beautify Your Home

    Apr 25th, 2012 | By admin

    With all the different types, styles and colors of flooring available today it can be a monumental task in choosing the right flooring for your home. Hardwood floors, laminate, vinyl, linoleum, bamboo, antique, prefinished, which one is right for you? Oak, maple, cherry and birch are popular types of flooring hardwood, but there are many [...]



    Your choiced is a Hardwood Floor For Your Home

    Apr 22nd, 2012 | By admin

    Perhaps it’s time for a remodel and updating of your home. How about a remodel that will transform your home, add lasting value, beauty and elegance, and be something you will be proud of? One of the best solution is hardwood floor, let’s talk about it. Usually hardwood floors comes pre finished from the manufacturer. [...]



    Finding A Hardwood Floor Installation Company  

    Apr 20th, 2012 | By Arief

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    Can I Say… The Best Flooring Idea Is Hardwood Floors?

    Apr 7th, 2012 | By admin

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    Hardwood Flooring Installation  

    Apr 4th, 2012 | By Arief

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    Learn How to Install Hardwood Flooring – 3 Tips to a Successful Hardwood Flooring Installation   

    Apr 3rd, 2012 | By Arief

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