{"id":2589,"date":"2016-10-10T10:30:07","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T10:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=2589"},"modified":"2016-10-18T14:50:52","modified_gmt":"2016-10-18T14:50:52","slug":"hardwood-flooring-species","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/hardwood-flooring-species\/","title":{"rendered":"How many Hardwood Flooring Species do you know?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the world of wood floors, there are many kinds of <em>exotic\u00a0hardwood flooring species<\/em> to choose from. Each one has its own beauty and style that it can add to a home.<\/p>\n<p>To make the right selection for your home, it&#8217;s important to know the different varieties available to you.<\/p>\n<p>The fun part is looking through them all and\u00a0finding your favorite.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">The Finest Wood Floor Species Around<\/h2>\n<p><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2591 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/iStock_75429935_MEDIUM.jpg\" alt=\"best type of wood for hardwood floors\" width=\"350\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/iStock_75429935_MEDIUM.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/iStock_75429935_MEDIUM-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>From a beautiful redwood shine to a dark and mysterious shade, each hardwood flooring product has a unique look and feel. Some hardwood floor species are darker than others while some are light and vivid.<\/p>\n<p>Each type of hardwood also has its own specific characteristics such as knot holes, grain variations, and mineral streaks.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a little\u00a0<strong>hardwood flooring species guide\u00a0<\/strong>to what types are available to you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oak (Mohawk&#8217;s &#8220;Havermill&#8221;\u00a0line is a must see)<\/li>\n<li>Maple<\/li>\n<li>Hickory<\/li>\n<li>Cherry (Mostly known for its red shine)<\/li>\n<li>Ash<\/li>\n<li>Cypress<\/li>\n<li>Pine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/hardwood\/\" target=\"_blank\">types of wood used for flooring<\/a> that you can explore, but these are the popular ones that\u00a0are seen in many homes today.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that the term &#8220;species&#8221; doesn&#8217;t refer to color. Each species can come in many different colors and stains.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">Where should I put Hardwood Floors?<\/h2>\n<p>In reality, most hardwood performs the same as the others. It all depends on where you plan on installing the wood.<\/p>\n<p>The location of where your hardwood is going (along with a professional installation) is key to your floor&#8217;s performance.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend installing your hardwood flooring in areas where moisture isn&#8217;t a problem such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Living rooms<\/li>\n<li>Family rooms<\/li>\n<li>Bedrooms<\/li>\n<li>Hallways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You&#8217;re going to want to avoid putting it in areas where water is present like kitchens or bathrooms unless you&#8217;re getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/resources\/engineered-wood-floors\/\" target=\"_blank\">engineered hardwood flooring<\/a>. That&#8217;s a different story.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/iStock_85008009_MEDIUM.jpg\" alt=\"hardwood flooring species types of wood\" width=\"775\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/iStock_85008009_MEDIUM.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/iStock_85008009_MEDIUM-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about this, make sure to ask your design consultant during the estimate.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">Find the Right Hardwood Flooring Species for your Home!<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re ready to look through the most beautiful hardwood species available, it&#8217;s time to book your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/schedule\/hardwood\/\" target=\"_blank\">free hardwood flooring estimate<\/a> with us today.<\/p>\n<p>We carry some of the highest quality hardwood floors around, and we know you&#8217;ll find the perfect one for your home. All you need to do is pick up the phone and make the call.<\/p>\n<p>During your estimate, one of our design consultants will help you find hardwood that matches your decor and rooms. We literally bring our store to your door.<\/p>\n<p>Give us a call. We guarantee you&#8217;ll be satisfied.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the world of wood floors, there are many kinds of exotic\u00a0hardwood flooring species to choose from. Each one has its own beauty and style that it can add to a home. To make the right selection for your home, it&#8217;s important to know the different varieties available to you. 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