Where you want to install your new hardwood floors can impact the type of hardwood you choose.

For example, solid hardwood floors should only be installed in rooms that are cool, dry, and have low traffic like bedrooms, living rooms, and dining rooms. The layered construction of engineered hardwood flooring means it can be installed in kitchens, hallways, and even basements. As long as you care for your hardwood floors and do not continuously beat on them, they will last a long time in your home.

Hardwood should not be installed in places like bathrooms or laundry rooms due to the level of heat and moisture daily.

What Are The Different Types of Hardwood?

Hardwood is available in a wide variety of options that cover different styles.

The different types of wood species all range in durability, style, and even color. In terms of durability, some hardwoods are stronger than others. For example, oak and maple are two hardwoods and are great for families with an active lifestyle. Need some up-to-date styling advice? Be sure to check out our exclusive Design Blog for the latest trends, designs, and products. 

Hardwood also comes in two different constructions including solid and engineered. One construction is not better than the other, the reason there are options is so you can choose the right hardwood for your home.

• Solid hardwood flooring is considered the original wood flooring option and features a simple construction, which allows for its natural characteristics to stand out. Solid hardwood comes in several different species and plank options which are typically 34/ in thick. 

• Engineered hardwood features a modern layered construction made up of layers of real wood veneers that are pressed together cross-grain to create stability within the plank. Engineered hardwood comes in most of the same species as solid wood and is commonly mistaken as not real hardwood even though it is. Both solid and engineered hardwoods are available in similar colors and style

Your Local Hardwood Flooring Store in North Carolina 

As part of the Carpet One Floor & Home cooperative, we carry name-brand and quality hardwood flooring in our showroom, all backed by our award-winning warranties. We're locally owned and operated, yet our long list of products, services, and special perks are centered on you, your home, and your lifestyle.

You'll love our Beautiful Guarantee, where if you don't love your new floor after it's installed, we'll come back and replace it at no extra charge. Fun tools like our Room Visualizer lets you explore all your options, simply by taking a quick smartphone snapshot and trying on floors at your leisure. 

Are you hankering for new hardwood flooring? Be sure to visit our showroom in Roxboro, NC to see our entire collection of hardwood flooring, or contact us right now to schedule your free onsite project estimate.