American Cherry
North American Cherry has long fascinated woodworkers with its beautiful silky texture and close smooth grain. When first installed as flooring it shows pastel shades of pink and amber and with time turns to rich auburn shades. Heartwood is light to dark reddish brown while sapwood is light brown to a light pinkish tone. American Cherry 26% softer then Red Oak and 17% more stable then Red Oak.
Hickory
The heaviest and hardest of the North American hardwoods. With heartwood showing varying shades of brown to sapwood that is creamy white. Hickory’s moderate grain definition and contrast in the heartwood and sapwood will give you a one of a kind look every time. Hickory is 41% harder then Red Oak and 3% less stable then Red Oak.
Maple/Hard
A strong dent resistant floor used in bowling alleys and basketball courts. Maple has a closed subdued grain with heartwood being creamy white to reddish brown and sapwood being creamy white. Maple also has figured grains such as quilted, fiddleback, curly and birdseye. The figured grains have limited availability and are sold at a premium. Hard Maple is 12% harder then Red Oak and 15% less stable then Red Oak.
Wormy Maple
A one of a kind floor! The trees reaction to ambrosia beetles will display unique characteristics that will set this floor apart from others. 100% created by nature. The heartwood will show hues of browns and greens while the sapwood will be white. Wormy Maple is 26% softer then Red Oak and more stable then Red Oak.
Red Oak
The pronounced open, consistent grain pattern and reddish tone of Red Oak continue to make it a favorite for woodworkers and consumers alike. It’s popularity remains through the years due to its durability, availability and pleasing grain and color. Heartwood and sapwood are similar with sapwood being lighter in color. Red Oak is the benchmark for the flooring industry.
Walnut
Black Walnuts rich warm hues of brown to sapwood that is a creamy white will make a statement in any home. Burled or curly grained boards are found along with straight grained boards, all of which will only become more beautiful in time. Black Walnut is 22% softer then Red Oak and 9% more stable then Red Oak.
White Oak
White Oak is traditionally the choice building wood since the colonial times. Going back in time? White Oak with its tighter older looking grain is perfect for those older home renovations. The heartwood ranges from light to dark brown while the sapwood is a creamy white color. White Oak is 5% harder then Red Oak and 1% more stable then Red Oak.
Ash
From creamy white sapwood to heartwood that is tan to dark brown, Ash makes a beautiful durable floor. Ash is known for a bold open grain, similar to oak, with occasional wavy figuring. Ash is 2% harder then Red Oak and 9% more stable then Red Oak.
