Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood floors have been a favorite choice for flooring material for centuries. It's easy to maintain and, with the strong, durable finishes available today, it's used more and more throughout the home, including in kitchens and baths. While most people choose hardwood because of its beauty, warmth and elegance, research shows that hardwood floors also add value to your home. Today, homeowners have more choices than ever before, including the species of wood, the stain color, type (solid or engineered), and style (planks, strips or parquet). There are more than 50 types of species of wood to choose from, all with different characteristics, such as color, hardness and price. Some of the most common wood species used for flooring are oak, cherry and maple, but there are many other choices, including domestic and exotic species. FindAnyFloor.com has a great guide to the different species of hardwoods along with the characteristics of each.