Top 5 Hardwood Flooring Choices

With SO MANY choices on the market today, how can you be sure you’ve decided on the right type of wood for your flooring project? If your heart starts racing at the thought of making a decision, don’t worry. We’ve picked the top five hardwood choices, included a brief description of each wood, and wrapped everything up in a nice, shiny package. Relax, take a deep breath and read on.
Cumaru
Also known as Brazilian Chestnut, Cumaru is one of the hardest, most durable flooring choices on the market. The wood has a beautiful reddish-brown color, a course texture and an impressive 3200 Janka rating. If you’re looking for a warm, relaxed wood choice, Cumaru is right up your alley.
Douglas Fir
Douglas Fir has a rich, tan-red color and a vertical grain. It’s been used widely in the US since the 1800s and is one of the most popular wood choices for historic homes, trim, mouldings, doors and windows. Native to the western US and Canada, Douglas Fir is versatile, strong and classic.
Guajara
Also known as Moabi, Guajara is just an all-around great wood. It is stable, durable and very attractive. The light yellow to reddish-brown color works well with many different types of decorating themes. The Janka rating of Guajara is 2100 and the density is 820 KG/m3, meaning your floors are going to be around for a long time.
Lapacho
If your color scheme calls for rich, olive brown floors, look no farther than Lapacho. This type of Ipe wood has a Janka hardness rating of 3684 and a dense cell structure, making it naturally resistant to insects, decay and mold.
Patagonian Rosewood
Native to Bolivia and Paraguay, Patagonian Rosewood is highly compatible with many different home design schemes. The combination of rich browns and reddish-oranges create an exotic aesthetic that seems at-home in most any room. The wood will darken over time and is naturally resilient against everyday wear and tear.

Finished Patagonian Rosewood