Wooden Wonders: A Guide To Solid Hardwood Floor Variations
Solid hardwood flooring is an attractive and durable feature in any home, where its natural finish and stainable surface can suit a range of styles and interiors. Solid wood floors are made from one piece of wooden material, whilst engineered wood flooring generally consists of a veneer of real wood fixed over a synthetic plywood plank. Although solid hardwood usually has a higher price point, it is considered to be sturdier and more aesthetically pleasing than synthetic options, where it can also add value to your home.
Solid wood flooring can be manufactured from a variety of tree species, where each variation differs in colour, price and durability. Read on for an overview of the different wooden flooring types on offer.
Oak
Oak is generally the most common flooring option, where it is a very durable wood type. The main variations are red oak, which has a warm undertone and lots of grain variation, and white oak, which has a greyer tone with a more uniform grain pattern.
Walnut
This floor type is a more expensive, richly coloured option, usually a chocolatey brown colour, where it is a slightly softer flooring option than oak alternatives. It can come in American or Brazilian walnut, which have slightly different grain qualities.
Maple
Maple is also a popular flooring option for its hard wearing qualities and subtle grain patterns. It can be difficult to stain, but adapts well to a natural finish, where maple floors can vary in colour from cream to pale brown.
Mahogany
A more luxurious flooring option, mahogany is known for its rich deep red colour and long-lasting durability. Generally imported from Central and South America, genuine mahogany is one of the more expensive wood varieties available.
Teak
Teak wood is also a more expensive flooring option, with a natural shine and rich colouring. It is a very durable option, with attractive straight grain patterning, where its high oil content also makes it naturally weather resistant.
Ash
Ash is another durable flooring material, where its light colour can compliment modern interior design choices. It is also simple to stain and colour, meaning it can be customised to suit personal tastes.
Treatex: Providing Long-Lasting Care For Your Hardwood Floors
At Treatex, our priority is to take care of your wooden surfaces, where our comprehensive range of stains, oils and colour tones are designed to deliver easy, high quality wood enhancement.
Our Hardwax Oil range is especially suited to real wood flooring, where the Clear edition warms the colouring of lighter timber, whilst our Natural option is ideal for retaining the lighter colour of flooring such as oak or maple.
Contact us today for more information about wooden floor maintenance, or peruse our online brochure for a comprehensive look at our current product range.