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Hardwoods
Oak: Two types of
oak floors; red oak and white oak.
This hardwood is much prized for the
beauty of its dark grain and texture,
as well as the richness of its coloring
after polishing. It is also extremely
durable. White Oak is fine grained
and has hint of yellow to grey in
it. Red Oak is much more common. As
its name implies, it has a reddish
tint and shows more grain.
Maple: This wood varies in
hardness, toughness and other properties.
In general, it has a lighter color
and a less pronounced grain. It also
has a fine, uniform texture, and is
resistant to abrasion and has no characteristic
odor.
Walnut: This hardwood
flooring gives your home a wonderful
natural feel. Walnut is warm and inviting,
rich in color and magnificently veined.
Cherry: This hardwood
flooring is loved for its grain and
its warm, homely colors. Each board
exhibits a fine, closed grain. Cherry
also takes a finish very well. (Light
to natural finishes are recommended).
Mahogany: Mahogany
is a deep, rich red that darkens further
upon exposure to air. Its grain is
subtle, very fine and even. It is
very strong and durable and take stains
and finishes well. Ash: Ash floor
has a light natural color. The color
varies from near pure white to grey
and the flooring is graded accordingly.
Bamboo: Bamboo flooring
is also considered an option for wood
flooring even though it is technically
a grass. It is a natural resource
that can be harvested every five years.
It forms a very hard wood, which is
stronger and more stable than most
woods. When seasoned, bamboo remains
light and exceptionally tough.
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