Hickory Hardwood Floors: Kitchen
Hardwood Flooring With A Unique Look
Hickory hardwood floors have become more popular in the past several years. No matter what the demand that is seen for any flooring material though, making the right decision for your kitchen flooring is something that you shouldn't take lightly. That's why it is best to look at all of your options. Click here to see a large variety of beautiful hickory floors and many other species.
Hickory flooring is one of the hardest of the hardwoods that you can get. It is used for tool handles and has industrial uses. It can also be great for your kitchen flooring... The hickory species is a group of two types of trees. The true hickory trees and the pecan hickories comprise two very distinct looks. Using them together makes for a very stunning and colorful floor with a lot of variation.
Hickory hardwood floors come in a different grades, as do other hardwoods. The color range is more distinct in the lower grades of hickory. It ranges from almost white to the deep reddish brown heartwood. The lower grades of hickory flooring also feature "flaws" such as pockmarks and wormholes.
Grades of Hickory Hardwood Floors- Select: A grade with the least amount of color range as compared with lower grades, however, there will be some of the browns included with this grade.
- #1 Common: This grade shows a combo of the heartwood and sapwood that enhances the character of the room. It often includes marks, knots and streaks.
- #2 Common: This is similar to #1 common but it will show even more range in the color of the wood planks.
- #3 Common: This grade has the most diverse look to it. The lesser grades are mixed in with the higher grades for a more rustic look.
Durable Choice
Because of it hardness, hickory can be a great, durable choice if you have children and/or pets. It will stand up to a lot of use and abuse since it will not easily dent or scratch.The lower grades of hickory flooring have a more rustic look. They are well suited for cottage kitchens, country kitchen design
and other similar rustic kitchen styles. The higher grades of hickory flooring are better for a more elegant look, however, the range of color of the wood planks needs to be something that you truly like and will continue to like for many years to come. Hickory hardwood floors are an excellent choice for job finishing since it takes stain very well. It comes in board widths of 2 ¼" strips, and planks that range in size from 3" to 8" wide. The wider the planks, the more expensive the material is in most cases. Narrower planks will make a small kitchen look larger and the wider planks will make a large kitchen appear like a more intimate space. If you are looking for a durable floor that presents a lot of interest with a beautiful range of color, then this hardwood can give you a rich and dramatic look. Click here and find a large selection of gorgeous wood and tile flooring at the best prices. See something you like? Just put it into your cart and have free samples of many of there flooring materials they carry sent directly to you!
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