The flooring you choose for your home has a huge impact on functionality and value. For centuries, homeowners have chosen wood flooring for the timeless beauty and durability it offers. According to Grand View Research, in 2022, red oak wood flooring accounted for 35.2% of revenue share in the wood flooring market. This shows how wood flooring is still extremely popular today. Let’s look at a few different types of wood you can choose from for your floors.

1. Oak

In our experience, oak wood flooring is one of the most popular types of flooring available. The popularity stems from a combination of durability, colors, and affordability. Oak comes in red or white options. It’s also ideal for high-traffic areas. The wood grain also helps to hide scratches. If you want a classic look that works with just about any design aesthetic, oak is a good option.

2. Maple

We've also seen that maple is a popular choice, though not considered to be quite as durable as oak. Many people choose maple because it offers the look of oak but with greater longevity. Maple doesn’t have as many color options when it comes to staining, though, as the tight grain pattern makes it more difficult to stain it in darker colors. Most people opt to simply install maple with its unique beautiful coloring.

3. Hickory

We've noticed that if you’re looking for the most durable type of wood flooring, you might want to choose hickory. For homes that have intense high traffic and high impact on flooring, hickory would be a good investment. The grain pattern is varied, which helps to hide scratches. Hickory also has a nice rustic look, which works well with certain aesthetics. However, it might not appeal to those looking for a modern or contemporary style. Installation for hickory is more intensive too because of its hardness and durability. Once installed, though, you will have beautiful flooring for life.

4. Ash

Another popular choice is ash wood. In our experience, ash is a very durable species of hardwood. As a result, it can easily be installed in high-traffic areas.

These are just a few types of wood to choose from for hardwood flooring. If you’re planning a flooring installation and need quality professionals to help, please call Hardwood Headquarters today. We look forward to hearing from you!