There are many choices of wood flooring for first time homeowners to choose from as well as the different types of grades, finishes, and cuts which could leave some buyers feeling a bit overwhelmed. There are many species of wood and with each wood floor offering a different look when installed in the home which is why we have included some of the most popular choices on the market today to help with your decision making.
- Red or White Oak-This is a commonly used in traditional and new built homes that are looking for a hardwood floor that will wear well and hold up to years of abuse. For first time buyers who have children Red Oak flooring hides dents and scratches better than White Oak.
- Brazilian Cherry-Very durable and holds up well against moisture. This is a very difficult species of wood flooring to stain, but it is a great choice for an entryway or kitchen.
- Australian Cypress-is an extremely hard wood flooring that has beautiful wavy grains and knotty looks within the wood planks. This makes it a perfect flooring option to hide those accidental scratches and dents that will come up over the years.
- Maple-This flooring species comes in a variety of different colours from light reddish brown down to a pale white and is extremely resistant to abrasion and wear.
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