Below are the different types of hardwood floor options available to choose from, including their unique characteristics, pros, cons and costs. Oak is by far the most popular type of wood flooring ...

In North America, oak is the king of hardwood flooring for good reason. “It’s a very durable wood that takes stain very well,” says Jones. It also has an appealing natural grain and is ...

A scratch tool, mounted on a load arm, is moved across the flooring sample, with progressively heavier weight, until a scratch is visible.