If you’re thinking of putting in hardwood floors, you can’t go wrong. All types of hardwood floors have unmatched natural beauty and go with any decor — modern, traditional, country, you name it. Hardwood flooring goes in any room, although kitchens and basements warrant special considerations.
Hardwood Flooring Options Buying Guide
You must make dozens of different decisions when buying hardwood flooring for your home.
These start with hardwood flooring type (solid or engineered). From there, you must choose your preferred wood species and hardwood flooring grade.
Hardwood Flooring Type
There are two main types of hardwood flooring: solid hardwood flooring and engineered hardwood flooring.
Solid hardwood is generally what most people think of when they imagine hardwood flooring.
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Engineered hardwood is constructed from several layers of wood pressed together. A layer of actual hardwood is laid on top of this core layer as well as on the bottom of it.
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Wood Species
Dozens upon dozens of different wood species are used for hardwood flooring.
White Oak Wood Flooring Types
White oak is a pale brown. It often has a pink or gray hue throughout.
Both types of oak feature a mid-range hardness rating. Despite being able to stand up to heavy impacts, oak is prone to scraping. Use furniture pads on all heavy furniture to prevent damage.
Oak is a mid-priced type of hardwood flooring.
