Table of Contents 1. Installations ................................................Page 1 2. Flooring Types ................................................Page 2 3. Shade and Color ................................................Page 3 4. Gloss, Sheen and Luster ...............................................Page 4 5. Surface Types ................................................Page 4 6. Edge Types ................................................Page 5 7. Installation Locations .............
flooring types acclimation Build.com carries several different types and styles of flooring. The three most common hardwood flooring types are Solid Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, and Laminate. There are also two relative newcomers to the hardwood flooring matrix, within in the past ten years, Cork flooring and Bamboo flooring. One thing to keep in mind about Hardwood Flooring is that it needs to acclimate to the room it is to be installed in.
shade and color The color you choose for your flooring can have a dramatic impact on the appearance of your home. Most natural light-colored wood species are available in a wide variety of shades and colors, whereas natural dark species have a much narrower spectrum to choose from. In the following images, you can see just how dramatically flooring colors can change a room’s appearance. Light Flooring Shades Light flooring adds a more modern appearance to your home, and visually imitates sandy soil.
gloss, sheen and luster surface types When choosing a new hardwood floor, one of the choices you must make is surface reflectivity. Most hardwood flooring is available in four different sheens: High-Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Satin and Matte. Each finish has pros and cons, so there is no ideal finish for all occasions. The best flooring shine is the one that fits your lifestyle. There are two main surface types in hardwood flooring, Smooth and Hand-Scraped.
edge types installation locations Build.com carries flooring with three different edge types, Squared Edge, Beveled Edge and Micro-Beveled Edge. Flooring edges seem insignificant, but they can have a dramatic impact on appearance. The installation location is a critical factor in the hardwood flooring purchasing process. Different locations have varying levels of moisture and humidity in the environment, and depending on the location, your hardwood flooring options could be narrowed considerably.
installation types How your flooring will be installed depends upon several factors, two of which are the type of flooring being installed, and the room it is being installed in. There are four primary installation types available for hardwood flooring: Nail Down installation, Glue Down installation, Floating installation and Interlocking installation. Some installation methods combine these installation types, depending on the width of the wood planks.
common hardwood species Acacia (Asian Walnut) African Mahogany Amberwood American Cherry Hardness Rating: 2250 to 3120 psi Hardness Rating: 830 psi Hardness Rating: 2200 psi Hardness Rating: 950 psi Country of Origin: Southeast Asia Country of Origin: Western Africa Country of Origin: USA / Canada Country of Origin: USA Relative Cost: $$ Relative Cost: $$ Relative Cost: $$ Relative Cost: $$$$ American Hickory American Maple American Walnut (Black Walnut) Angelim Hardness Rating: 2140 psi
common hardwood species (continued) Cumaru (Brazilian Teak) Doussie (Afzelia) Elm Hickory Hardness Rating: 3330 psi Hardness Rating: 1810 psi Hardness Rating: 1190 to 1400 psi Hardness Rating: 1820 psi Country of Origin: South America Country of Origin: Africa Country of Origin: Worldwide Country of Origin: USA Relative Cost: $ Relative Cost: $ Relative Cost: $$ Relative Cost: $$$$ Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) Ironwood Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry) Kempas (Guajara / Moabi) Hardness Rating: 1150 ps
common hardwood species (continued) Padauk Patagonian Rosewood (Kurupay) Pine Poplar Hardness Rating: 2170 psi Hardness Rating: 3840 psi Hardness Rating: 1200 psi Hardness Rating: 540 psi Country of Origin: Africa Country of Origin: Bolivia / Paraguay Country of Origin: Worldwide Country of Origin: USA Relative Cost: $$$ Relative Cost: $$ Relative Cost: $$$ Relative Cost: $ Red Oak Samoan Mahogany (Taun) Santos Mahogany Sapelli Mahogany (Sapele) Hardness Rating: 1220 psi Hardness Rating
