White Oak-

White oak is a beautiful flooring species. White oak boasts open grain with natural wood character including knots and checks. The rustic features of the white oak can be showcased with specific cuts. White oak is a great option for homes with pets and high traffic. White oak is a great option for homeowners looking for low maintenance flooring.

White oak can be life sawn, quarter sawn and a few other cuts. Different cuts feature different grain patterns and color variations. These specialty cuts are a great way to get a more custom finished product and an ideal look for your home.

Hickory

Hickory is another very common flooring material. Hickory features a tight grain pattern with rich color variations. The natural beauty of this wood is unsurpassed. The color variation can add a lot of depth to the boards and showcases the beauty of the wood wonderfully. When selection hickory you can choose between different grades to achieve a more rustic or more contemporary look. Some of the grades feature more knots and checks while others keep them to a minimum.

Hickory does stand up well to high traffic and pets. It is very durable and requires no additional maintenance steps. Hickory can also be stained so the look can be changed over time.

Ash-

Ash is beautiful unique wood choice for your home. Ash isn’t as common as hickory or oak but offers a lot of rich character and pronounced grain patterns. Ash can contain knots and checks or higher grades can eliminate these. High traffic spaces and homes with pets can be ideal for Ash flooring. The grain pattern can help to mask imperfections. The pronounced grain pattern in ash can add a lot of visual interest to your space and when stained it can be very sleek.

Maple-

Maple is a great choice for homeowners looking for less grain pattern and color variation. Maple has very little color variance and a minimal grain pattern. Maple is a great neutral wood flooring and can be very modern and sleek. Maple is not a great wood to stain so it is commonly left natural. Depending on the grade of maple chosen there may be some knots.

Walnut-

Walnut is another loved flooring species. Maple boosts a warm brown tone and will continue to warm over time. The grain pattern and color variations add a lot of character to walnut flooring. Walnut is best in moderate traffic areas and may not be a good choice for pet owners. The warm brown town that walnut is known for is timelessly beautiful and inviting.

Red Oak-

Red oak has been a top flooring choice for a century. It has a rich grain pattern with mild color variations making it an ideal choice for many people. Longboards can better display the grain pattern and color variations. Red oak is resilient and depending on the finishing technique it can last for years and years to come. Red oak can be stained but some of the more hip stains like white or gray do not work well with the red tone. Red oak is the ideal neutral flooring choice for a timeless and traditional home.

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