Wood  Flooring 101

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No matter your aesthetic preference, wood flooring is a must-have for most of us. It’s beautiful, durable, wears well,  and can last decades

Terms to Know

Unfinished floors can require a lot more upfront work with staining and sealing, prolonging their “down” time and potentially giving off strong fumes.

Unfinished Floors

FINISHED

Arrives sanded, stained and coated. A great choice if you’re looking for a quicker turnaround, since once they’re installed, you can start using them immediately. 

Crafted from a single piece of solid wood and are usually between 5/8 to 1/2 inch thickness. Most of the time, folks use hardwood as a floor choice.

SOLID WOOD

The Janka test is designed to measure the resistance of wood to denting/wear. The more pressure the species can take, the higher its Janka rating.

JANKA HARDNESS TEST

TYPES OF SOLID WOOD

HARDWOOD FLOORS

RECLAIMED WOOD

BAMBOO FLOORS