Red oak is the classic species. The natural grain of red oak highlights its warmth and richness.

Red Oak Hardwood Floor Properties
HARDNESS (JANKA): Northern: 1290 (benchmark).
DIMENSIONAL  STABILITY: average (8.6).

Origin
North America

This species has a smooth grain and different shades of natural color. Birch will add light to a room.

Yellow Birch Hardwood Floor Properties
SIDE HARDNESS (JANKA): Yellow: 1260 (2% softer than northern red oak).
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY: Average (yellow: 9.5; 10% less stable than Northern red oak).

Origin
North America

This species has a unique natural pinkish and reddish color. The American cherry will age beautifully with its natural color becoming darker with time.

Cherry Hardwood Floor Properties
HARDNESS (JANKA): 950 (26% softer than Northern red oak).
DIMENSIONAL  STABILITY: Above average (7.1 : 17% more stable than Northern red oak).

Origin
North America

True Canadian hardwood flooring. Maple has the best of  both worlds, a very clean pale color and the natural discoloration of brown, black and even green shades.

Maple Hardwood Floor Properties
HARDNESS (JANKA): 1450 (12% harder than Northern red oak).
DIMENSIONAL  STABILITY: Average (9.9: 15 % less stable than red oak).

Origin
North America

This species has a completely different natural color variation going from a rich dark brown to a light gold shade. Walnut flooring will bring warmth and character to your home.

Walnut Hardwood Floor Properties
HARDNESS (JANKA): 1010 (22% softer than Northern Red Oak).
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY: Average (7.8; 9% more stable than Northern red Oak).

Origin
North America