Archive for the 'Exotic Hardwood Flooring' Category

Jun 17 2009

Natural Oak Flooring

Published by Jennifer under Exotic Hardwood Flooring

Natural Oak flooring is a better option than carpet or laminate for longevity and beauty. In today’s economy, longevity of materials is important. Saving money in the short term doesn’t’ make much sense if the flooring has to be replaced in a few years. Natural Oak flooring remedies that. It is an inexpensive option that [...]

No responses yet

Jun 17 2009

Jatoba Flooring

Jatoba wood, also known as Brazilian Cherry, is an exotic wood from Brazil that has become the fastest selling, most popular exotic wood for flooring choices today.
Jatoba flooring offers homeowners a flooring choice that is as beautiful if not more so than Oak and twice as hard, making it the perfect choice for families with [...]

No responses yet

Jun 17 2009

Red Oak Flooring

Homeowners who make the decision to install hardwood flooring have a variety of wood types to choose from. From exotic woods to native woods, all with differing qualities that are appealing.
Red Oak flooring has been a popular flooring choice for many years. Its hardness, availability and affordability continue to make it a popular choice. It [...]

No responses yet

Jun 17 2009

Tigerwood Flooring

Tigerwood flooring is a beautiful example of the trend towards exotic wood flooring. This magnificent species comes from Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Guatemela, and Mexico.
This uniquely marked wood gets its name from its coloring and markings, which are much like the coloring and markings on a tiger. It is a very hard wood that makes a [...]

No responses yet

Jun 17 2009

White Oak Flooring

Published by Jennifer under Exotic Hardwood Flooring

White Oak has always been a popular choice for flooring for homes. It provides both an elegant look and a rustic look, depending on the décor. White Oak flooring is a quick drying, sturdy wood that is available with various finishes and grades.
Appearance
White Oak’s has a white cream to light brown color with darker markings [...]

No responses yet

Jun 17 2009

Brazilian Walnut

Brazilian Walnut flooring is exotic wood flooring that is found in Brazil, Bolivia, Venezuela and Guatemala. Also known as Ipe or Cortez, Brazilian Walnut is known for its durability and beautiful chocolate coloring.
Hardness
Brazilian Walnut rates a 3680 on the Janka Hardness test, making it one of the hardest woods available. It also has a fire [...]

No responses yet

Jun 17 2009

Brazilian Cherry Flooring

Brazilian Cherry flooring is among the strongest wood flooring options available. Some wood experts say it is the strongest known wood available worldwide. This type of durability along with the beauty of Brazilian Cherry flooring makes it a popular choice in flooring for many homeowners.
In the past homeowners looking for flooring options have turned to [...]

No responses yet

Jun 17 2009

Unfinished Oak Flooring

Published by Jennifer under Exotic Hardwood Flooring

Oak wood has long been a favorite flooring choice for homeowners. It is durable and beautiful in a variety of settings. In addition to its natural beauty, individuals can choose unfinished oak flooring and have a finish applied to suite their own personal tastes.
Oak flooring accounts for 80% of the sales of wood flooring. The [...]

No responses yet

Jun 17 2009

Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring

Published by Jennifer under Exotic Hardwood Flooring

New homebuilding projects and home renovations projects both offer the homeowner the opportunity to install hardwood floors. Recently, Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors have seen an increase in popularity.
In addition to bring added value to the home, Brazilian Cherry floors bring a classic beauty and elegance to any room. The open grain is similar to that [...]

No responses yet

Jun 16 2009

Exotic Hardwood

Published by Jennifer under Exotic Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood flooring’s popularity explosion in the past has led to a new trend in wood choices. Exotic hardwoods are fast becoming the wood of choice for many homeowners who are adding hardwood floors. Exotic hardwood offers the same non-allergen traits as traditional hardwood floors with the addition of a unique beauty and color range not [...]

No responses yet