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Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors
If you are trying to decide what type of wood to use for your hardwood flooring needs, you have probably realized it will be a tough one to make. The fact is there are a lot of different types of woods that are attractive and would look nice on your floors. You will probably want one that will hold up under use, however, if you are looking for hardwood floors that can withstand heavy foot traffic and one that is top quality and beautiful, you will want to look at Brazilian Cherry hardwood. It's BackgroundBrazilian Cherry, also called Jatoba, is a wood that is imported in the United States from Brazil. The tree itself can grow up to approximately 150 feet and the trunk can be as much as 6 feet in diameter. The wood from the Brazilian Cherry is reddish brown and is one of the most beautiful and lustrous woods available on the market today. If you lay down Brazilian Cherry on your floors, it will be noticed. DurabilityWhen using Brazilian Cherry for your hardwood floor, you'll be amazed at its durability. It is 228% as hard as the American Oak tree and due to this fact, when installing your hardwood floor, before using a nailer, you will want to pre-drill the holes for the nails so you don't break the nailer or damage your flooring. This wood, however, does bend well and it does hold to the glue. While there are many choices in wood for your hardwood flooring, if you want one that is durable and will hold up to heavy traffic, you may want to choose the beautiful dark reddish-brown wood of the Brazilian Cherry. It is used for both residential and commercial buildings because it is both beautiful and durable. You should be able to order this in many different sizes to suit your needs, as well as ordering pre-finished or unfinished. |