Hardwood Flooring Species
Species influences appearance. Traditional oak has pronounced variations in grain and shade, while maple's grain is cleaner and more understated. Today, there are many exotic species available, such as lapacho, tigerwood, and Brazilian cherry, that have a distinctive combination of origin, color and surface characteristics.
Keep In Mind:
- Different species have different hardnesses that affect durability. If your floor is likely to take a lot of abuse, consider oak, maple, ash or Brazilian cherry for extra resistance to indentation.
- Many species of hardwood change color over time, after exposure to sunlight. The degree of change depends upon the species of the wood: for example, cherry changes color quickly and dramatically when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light.
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