Hardwoods
Brazilian Cherry
Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) is known for its hardness and durability. It comes from South America and has a brownish-red color.
This exotic hardwood is a great choice in both residential and commercial installations.
It is 228% harder than domestic Red Oak.
Maple
Maple is creamy white to light reddish brown. It has a closed subdued grain with medium figuring and uniform grain texture.
This hardwood is a good choice for bowling alleys and sports floors. It is 12% harder than Northern Red Oak.
Red Oak
Red Oak has an open, slightly more porous grain than White Oak. It is stiff and dense; resists wear.
Red Oak is the most popular wood flooring in the U.S.
When finishing, it has a strong stain contrast because of porous grain. Can be stained, but looks great natural.
Walnut
Walnut hardwood has a rich, dark color, slight purplish overtones and a complex swirling grain patterns that makes it a spectacular flooring choice whether left natural or stained.
Hickory
Hickory has striking contrasting patterns of clear yellow and rich brown heartwood.
Hickory is the hardest Canadian wood species and second hardest in the U.S.
Why Should I Consider Hardwood Floors?
Hardwood flooring has become the choice flooring for homeowners. SAVE time and money on cleaning, vacuuming and shampooing carpet. Use “green,” sustainable hardwood floors to add warmth and beauty to your home or commercial building.
In Colorado, Red Oak is the most popular, has a very classic look and is moderately priced. Hickory, Birch, White Oak, Walnut, and Maple are among the harder domestic woods.
Want a more exotic look? Go south to Brazil for Brazilian Walnut, Brazilian Cherry, Brazilian Koa, Tiger Wood, and many other exotic wood varieties that highlight red and orange tones.
Brazilian Cherry
Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) is known for its hardness and durability. It comes from South America and has a brownish-red color. This exotic hardwood is a great choice in both residential and commercial installations. It is 228% harder than domestic Red Oak.
Maple
Maple is creamy white to light reddish brown. It has a closed subdued grain with medium figuring and uniform grain texture. This hardwood is a good choice for bowling alleys and sports floors. It is 12% harder than Northern Red Oak.
Red Oak
Red Oak has an open, slightly more porous grain than White Oak. It is stiff and dense; resists wear. Red Oak is the most popular wood flooring in the U.S. When finishing, it has a strong stain contrast because of porous grain. Can be stained, but looks great natural.
Walnut
Walnut hardwood has a rich, dark color, slight purplish overtones and a complex swirling grain patterns that makes it a spectacular flooring choice whether left natural or stained.
Hickory
Hickory has striking contrasting patterns of clear yellow and rich brown heartwood. Hickory is the hardest Canadian wood species and second hardest in the U.S.
The Process
Hello my name is Peter Hacik and I own Paradise Hardwood Floors we sell flooring and provide professional installation, sand and finish for hardwood floors. Hardwood specialists proudly serving Colorado's front range for 12 years. We will beat the store price on material and labor. Please visit our web sight www.ParadiseHardwoodFloors.com for more information.
Our Mission
Our goal is for you to get what you want, a really nice hardwood floor. Completed by a great crew, on time, on budget, clean cut, that cares about your home.