
Hardwood Options

Solid Hardwood Flooring
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Material: Made from a single piece of hardwood (e.g., oak, maple, walnut).
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Thickness: Usually ¾ inch thick.
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Durability: Long-lasting, can be sanded and refinished multiple times.
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Installation: Nailed or stapled to a wooden subfloor.
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Best for: Living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
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Limitations: Sensitive to moisture; not ideal for basements or bathrooms.

Exotic Hardwood Flooring
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Material: Hardwoods from tropical regions, such as Brazilian cherry, tigerwood, or mahogany.
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Thickness: Typically ¾ inch for solid planks.
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Durability: Extremely dense, scratch-resistant, and visually striking.
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Installation: Similar to solid hardwood, but may require special tools due to hardness.
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Best for: Luxury homes and statement designs.
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Limitations: More expensive and sometimes difficult to source sustainably.

​​Engineered Hardwood Flooring
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Material: Multiple layers of wood, with a real hardwood veneer on top.
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Thickness: Typically 3/8 to ½ inch.
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Durability: More resistant to moisture than solid hardwood; can be refinished a limited number of times.
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Installation: Can be glued, nailed, or installed as a floating floor.
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Best for: Basements, kitchens, and areas with humidity changes.
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Limitations: Cannot be refinished as many times as solid hardwood.

Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring
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Material: Salvaged wood from old buildings, barns, or factories.
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Thickness: Varies based on source and refinishing.
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Durability: Unique appearance, sustainable, and durable.
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Installation: Similar to solid or engineered hardwood.
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Best for: Eco-conscious homeowners, rustic and historic home styles.
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Limitations: May require additional prep work and treatment for pests.

Laminate Hardwood Flooring
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Material: Fiberboard core with a photographic wood image on top.
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Thickness: Typically 6-12 mm.
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Durability: Scratch-resistant and affordable, but cannot be refinished.
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Installation: Floating click-and-lock system.
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Best for: High-traffic areas and budget-conscious buyers.
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Limitations: Not real wood, shorter lifespan than solid or engineered hardwood.

Parquet Hardwood Flooring
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Material: Small wood pieces arranged in geometric patterns (herringbone, basketweave).
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Thickness: Typically ¾ inch, like solid hardwood.
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Durability: As strong as the wood species used; refinishing depends on thickness.
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Installation: Glue-down method is common.
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Best for: Elegant, European-style interiors.
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Limitations: More complex installation, may be costlier than regular plank flooring.