Exotic Hardwood Species
Now that we've examined the various attributes and qualities of some of the most popular domestic wood flooring species, it's time to see the look and feel you can give to your home, with exotic hardwood flooring. Generally, choosing between domestic and exotic hardwood species can be a challenging decision and in order to identify which one will work best with your overall decoration scheme, is vital to compare them.
Why choose exotic hardwood species?
Exotic hardwood species are popular for their unusual grain patterns and unique color variations that display from board to board. Even though they cost more, they will amaze you with their extremely unique appearance. Additionally, they are much harder than domestic wood species according to Janka hardness scale (hence more durable) and ideal for creating any setting, whether that is elegant, contemporary or formal.To find out more about the various qualities and characteristics, that some of the best-selling exotic hardwood species possess, read the descriptions below.
Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry):
Brazilian Walnut:
Bamboo:
Although Bamboo feels and looks like hardwood, is not a timber. In fact, it is a type of grass which grows much faster (4 to 5 years) than any type of hardwood and doesn't have to be replanted once harvested, making it an eco-friendly material. Additionally, it is much harder compared to most hardwoods and it's ability to perform well in humid conditions, make it an ideal flooring choice for basements. Bamboo has a natural soft yellow color and is available in three different grains:
- Horizontal
- Vertical
- Strand-woven
- Santos Mahogany
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