Oak, bamboo and cherry offer the most durable flooring options. Their extreme hardness allows the wood to maintain a consistent shape over time with more resistance to scratches compared to softer wood options.
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Bring your style vision to life with attractive, high-quality hardwood floors. 50Floor offers versatile designs to suit your preferences for your kitchen, dining room, living room and more. Learn more about affordable flooring options to fulfill the needs of your lifestyle with long-lasting use in your home.
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Benefits of Hardwood Flooring
Many homeowners renovate or upgrade from carpet to hardwood flooring for these advantages:
Types of Hardwood Flooring
Understanding the different types of hardwood available is the first step in choosing the perfect flooring for your home. The two hardwood options we offer at 50Floor to meet your needs include:
- Engineered hardwood:Â Engineered hardwood flooring consists of a thin strip of natural wood species and a section of premium-grade plywood compressed into a criss-cross design. This option resists moisture and works well in kitchens and bathrooms. Because of its durability and cost-effectiveness, engineered hardwood is an excellent choice for high-traffic areas.
- Solid hardwood: Solid hardwood flooring consists of natural wood planks — typically 3/4 of an inch thick — connected by tongue-and-groove joints. With its natural colors and grains, solid hardwood stands out for its beauty and elegance. This flooring is a popular choice for its durability, long life and superior acoustic properties.
Hardwood Colors
Different hardwood stains often dictate a room’s unique feel or mood. Brown colors typically reflect an earthy or natural tone, while darker shades often create a contemporary or dramatic theme. Lighter colors help produce a brighter, more cheerful space.
Some hardwood stain examples include:
- Cherry
- Mahogany
- Walnut
- Ebony
- Espresso
- True black
- Golden oak
- Gray
- Pine
Hardwood Species
Like color, the wood species you choose significantly affects your floor’s appearance, particularly the patterns and shapes of the grains. Some examples of the various species we offer at 50Floor for solid hardwood and engineered hardwood floors include:
- White oak
- Red oak
- Maple
- Walnut
- Cherry
- Birch
- Brazilian Cherry
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Hardwood Flooring FAQs
Learn more about hardwood floors from these common questions and answers:
Hardwood flooring increases a home’s worth the most due to its attractive and timeless appearance. With proper care and maintenance, it provides a strong return on investment.
During a free consultation, our team at 50Floor will bring an extensive collection of hardwood flooring samples to your home. We’ll answer your questions and gather information about your lifestyle and budget so we can provide recommendations suited to your preferences.
Real hardwood floors add warmth and a classic style and can increase your home’s value. If you want the best hardwood for the money, consider a red or white oak species.
The “best” flooring option for you depends on factors like your budget and where you plan to install it. Because it’s made out of real wood, hardwood costs more but will provide decades of warmth and beauty.
Laminate doesn’t last as long, but it’s cheaper. It also works better in high-moisture spaces like bathrooms and laundry rooms.
Making the most practical choice between engineered and solid hardwood flooring depends on factors like room type, the amount of foot traffic, how much moisture is present, acoustics and your budget. Your flooring consultant can walk you through all the options to help you make the best selection for your needs.