Today, the varieties of wood floors which have long been in use still enjoy justifiable popularity for residences and commercial spaces. This includes traditional domestic solid hardwood wood floors made from oak, cherry, maple, ash, and walnut among other species. But technology, innovation, and imagination have expanded the choices in wood flooring to an even greater degree.
Even more recently, exotic species such as jatoba (AKA Brazilian cherry), toona, taun, and tigerwood have made a splash in the wood flooring industry, offering even more choices for look and durability. Bamboo flooring, reclaimed pine engineered wood floors, and cork flooring, with their unique looks and impressive durability, have come forth as significantly attractive and environmentally-friendly wood flooring alternatives. Engineered hardwood wood flooring utilizes real hardwood, but also allows for greater resistance to expansion, moisture, and temperature change due to a multi-ply design.
This Week's Resource For Wood Floor Information
One of the great things about wood flooring is that it is a natural product. Wood floors add warmth, sophistication, and a sense of comfort which is unparalleled. But, beng a natural product, all wood floors react to the environment around them, including direct sunlight. Take a look at this video about wood floor fading, and learn how to use 'photosensitivity' to your advantage.