Can Exotic Hardwood Flooring Be Just What You're Looking For?Are you looking for solid exotic hardwood flooring information? Or perhaps you know what you want but just need somewhere to find it? I have done my best to compile a list of exotic wood flooring options for every home. The available exotic flooring options:Click On Any Of The Photos To See A Larger Photo And Pricing. (All photos open in new window)
Peruvian Santos Mahogany is a beautiful wood that shares the beautiful exotic luster of traditional Santos Mahogany but has a more unique color. Peruvian Mahogany is widely sought after for its hardness, durability and the warmth it adds to a room. At a price a bit more affordable than traditional Santos Mahogany this flooring is a steal!
Purple Heart is one of the most distinctive woods in the world for its unusual deep purple color. It has a typically straight grain with medium to fine texture. The wood makes for very dramatic edgings, inlays, and accents in flooring or for settings that require a bold color.
Builder's Pride Select Brazilian Koa Shorts Exotic Hardwood Flooring. Shorter than normal flooring, random lengths. Builder's Pride by Dura-Wood brings the beauty of a solid pre-finished hardwood floor to your home by revealing the natural color and tones of the wood without the mess of sanding dust or finishing odors. Builder's Pride by Dura-Wood is easy to install on or above grade.
Bloodwood is a deep and luxurious exotic hardwood flooring with tantalizing red hues.The species exhibits a fairly wide range of color variation, form pale orange colors to deep blood red. It will undergo a mild degree of color change as it ages form pale orangey reds to a much deeper red. This bold wood is the perfect choice for any homeowner who desires bold beauty and elegance.
Australian Cypress is a beautiful wood with a wide variety of tones from cream to honey brown and unique darker knots through out. This wood is the perfect touch to give a room that rustic feel and still maintain the warmth and character of a fine exotic hardwood floor. The hardness of Australian Cypress makes it ideal for both residential and commercial settings.
Brazilian redwood is a deep red in the heartwood and light shades of reds in the sapwood. The color will change and deepen when exposed to sunlight. The darker colors seem to bring the floor to life with a more natural look and feel.
Chinese birch is lighter in color. Colors can vary from light tans to medium browns. This type of floor is of medium density.
Golden Teak is a wonderful flooring choice due to its strength and appearance. The sapwood is yellow to cream colored and the heartwood is more of a light yellow with occasional darker streaks. Over time Golden Teak will darken to a tan brown color that is cozy and inviting.
Brazilian Cherry has dark coloring and a tight grain pattern. This wood is a perfect compliment to any decor, if a dark flooring option is desired.
As one of the most prized wood tones of all time Brazilian Rosewood is a rare find and a stunning choice of flooring. The lavish brown, red, and pink hues with occasional black striping set this floor apart from other exotic hardwood flooring. The unique touches found in this wood make it an excellent decision for a breath taking room.
Although not a true exotic hardwood floor, the rare Birdseye Maple is in high demand today and is used extensively in high end products such as wood grain dashboards and guitars. In order for a maple to be considered Birdseye there will be tiny circles (some say caused by wind twisting the tree, others say a virus) throughout that offer a unique and attractive pattern.
If you desire the beautifully elegant look of rosewood, the Bolivian Rosewood is a great choice. It ranges from light to medium brown with pink and reddish tones and some occasional black striping. It is an extremely hard species that performs well in both homes and high-traffic businesses.
Colors range from golden browns to deep dark chocolates. Select flooring has less color variations and longer planks. If you want a walnut floor with an exotic flair this Brazilian Walnut is a great choice. Other names for this wood are Brazilian Ebony, Ironwood, and Ipe.
Kempas is gorgeous tropical exotic hardwood valued for its wonderful color variances from golden red to dark Mahogany; even the select has some color variation.
Santos Mahogany (not to be confused with Peruvian Santos Mahogany) is a one of a kind, much sought after, stylish hardwood that adds warmth and elegance to any decor. It is a rich dark reddish brown color with tints of gold flecking and has an exceptionally fine grain. Santos Mahogany is known for its strength and beauty as well as its outstanding durability.
The colors commonly seen in this fabulous exotic hardwood floor are light browns, and even lighter browns in the sapwood. The grain is often very busy, in a criss-crossing pattern with a medium to moderate wood density.
Tigerwood has a grain that is similar to the stripes of a tiger hence the name Tigerwood. This wood varies in color from light to dark brown.
Brazilian Teak's beautiful honey brown color will give any room a classy distinguished look. It is very dense exotic hardwood flooring with a range of colors from brown to reddish brown. The species has a straight, occasionally wavy grain with an uneven texture. This wood has dramatic shading that will mellow as the floor matures. When it comes to exotic wood flooring the options are quite wide ranging. If you want an engineered floor or a solid floor it can be found. The solid exotic hardwoods are going to more expensive than their engineered counterparts; but solid wood can be refinished many times. While an engineered floor may only be able to be refinished once; or not at all. It all depends on the thickness of the top layer of hardwood. Some of the problems faced when choosing an exotic hardwood floor is the fact that some exotic woods are endangered or heavily forested. Choosing companies that do not condone or allow their products to come from questionable areas is essential. Most exotic wood is harvested from tree farms where the native trees are not cut down. Using tree farms is a good way to both preserve the native forests and harvest exotic trees. Yet another option than tree farms is managed forestry. Where prior approval from local governments is required before any cutting can begin. This is a way to utilize adult trees that have gotten to their full size before they start to die; but leaving the younger trees. Plus most foresting companies replant trees after they have completed all of their cutting and aren't allowed to return for many years; 30 years in most cases. The reasons stated above is why I choose Lumber Liquidators. They are active in preserving native forests by buying from companies where their wood is from managed forests. Here is their statement on Eco Friendly Flooring. Exotic hardwoods are becoming very common in the average home. These floors can be expensive but you will be surprised when you see the prices of some of these floors. Some are as low, or lower than, the domestic woods. Solid wood flooring can be expensive in any manner in which you buy it. Most prices start at $3 per square foot and can go as high as $30 to $40 per square foot for the very rare, and extreme, exotic wood floors. This price does not reflect the cost of installation; which may be as high as $10 per square foot. This price is dependent on the complexity of the design. In extremely complex designs the price can go even higher. The good news is, if you want to install your floor yourself it's rather easy to do. You just need the proper tools, some time to do it, and the proper knowledge of how to install the wood correctly. Here is a great link on how to install a hardwood floor. Return From Exotic Hardwood Flooring To Kitchen Flooring Ideas.
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