Wood Floors Available From Stone+Wood Outlet

Wood floors are among some of the most durable and longest lasting floors available for homes today. Solid wood can be sanded and refinished many times in order to provide a lifetime of beauty for any room. There are thousands of species of wood in the world, all with different mechanical characteristics. Some are harder and / or more dimensionally stable than others, with tropical woods tending to edge out deciduous woods where hardness and durability are concerned. Ipe, Kurupayra, Patagonian Rosewood and Cumaru are just a few South American hardwood species with incredibly high density, Janka hardness, and durability characteristics.

The All Natural Benefits of Wood Floors

Wood floors have been used as flooring for centuries, and yet they still persist as the most sought after and practical flooring materials in the world today. Why is this? Because wood is a versatile and strong natural material that can be sanded and refinished. The benefit to the homeowner is that wood is initially hard and durable, so it will resist dents, scratches, and impacts. However, no material is indestructible, and wear and tear is inevitable. The sanding and refinishing of wood eliminates signs of wear and gives the appearance of a new floor upon every instance of refinishing.