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WHICH TYPE OF WOOD SHOULD YOU CHOOSE FOR HARDWOOD FLOORS?


When it comes to installing hardwood floors in your house, often one of the most difficult decisions to make is the types of wood you ought to use. The part of your house where the flooring will be, the look you would like to achieve, and the size of the space itself will all play a part in which type of wood you need to choose for hardwood floors. In our most recent blog, we will run you through the most popular types of wood which you can choose from, and the type of space they will likely be best suited to.

ASH

Though Ash is known to vary in color from a pale white to a moderate brown, it's often used to accomplish a light hardwood floor. Its daring graining adds a little more excitement to floors than utilizing white Oak would also it's thought to be one of the most difficult woods that is popularly used for floors. If you're searching to create a modern inside then Ash will be the ideal choice for your hardwood floors, including a trendy and contemporary element to the space.

BEECH

The warm undertones of Beech make it perfect for brightening up and warming a room, however big or little it is. Its subtle grain pattern leaves Beech ideal for anybody seeking to achieve a perfect finish with their wooden flooring, although you can still use it to add character by selecting Beech planks dappled with brown stains.

BIRCH

If you're looking to accomplish a more rustic aesthetic, then yellowish or crimson Birch will include some real personality to the space with its exquisite natural grain and contrasting colors. The pale colouring of a Birch hardwood floor will also help you produce the illusion of space -- one of the reasons why it's becoming increasingly popular.

CHERRY

Cherry is a lively choice for hardwood floors, darkening as it ages to a rich deep maroon color. Its rich colouring will pair nicely with light colors to get a statement look, and cherry hardwood floors work well in living rooms to make them feel warm and cosy.

JARRAH

To get a really breathtaking flooring, Australian Jarrah hardwood flooring can't be beaten. For those who dare to go bold, the wealthy and luxurious colouring of Jarrah is going to be sure to generate a style statement. Thanks to this normal variation in the wood grain, no 2 Jarrah hardwood flooring look the same, ensuring that your floor will have a exceptional appearance.

 JATOBA

Commonly known as Brazilian cherry wood, Jatoba is a kind of wood you need to opt for hardwood flooring only in case you're going to use an expert hardwood service since it's a really difficult wood, which makes it hard to use. Like Cherry timber, Jatoba includes a rich burgundy color that will produce a superbly elegant hardwood flooring.

MAPLE

A traditional choice for producing light hardwood floors, Maple generates a visually intriguing finish as a result of the variants in the wood grain. Since Maple does not take blot as well as some other kinds of timber, you should only use it if you're searching for a rather light general end.

MERBAU

Merbau is well-known because of its durability and you may use it to add warmth to a room with no drama of a Cherry or Jarrah wood. This gorgeous wood often gives off a golden lustre effect as a result of the dust in its pores, making a striking contrast against the dark wood.

OAK

Oak has consistently remained a popular choice for hardwood flooring over the years thanks to the high resistance to dents and heavy scratches. Even though there are dozens of varieties available from across the world, mild Oakwood is the most popular because of its pale golden tones and interesting grain pattern.

ROSEWOOD

With colours ranging from golden yellow to rich purple, Rosewood is a versatile selection for hardwood flooring, although it is most often utilized to add heat. Getting its name from the light rose aroma the wood emits, its distinctive grain and rich colouring make it a classic choice for hardwood flooring.

 WALNUT

Including a rich tone with no warmth of additional dark woods like Jatoba, Walnut is a beautiful chocolate brown in color, varying from pale brown into the deepest of chocolate colors, and a popular choice for creating a contemporary and durable hardwood floor.

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