{"id":15270,"date":"2022-05-12T12:21:34","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T11:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/?p=15270"},"modified":"2022-05-12T12:45:41","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T11:45:41","slug":"hardest-wood-for-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/home\/hardest-wood-for-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"hardest wood for flooring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n                <!--\n\n<div class=\"image-style\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-Type-of-Wood-is-the-Hardest-A-Review-of.jpg\" alt=\"Fence Average Installation Prices\" ><\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>                <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br \/>\n<!--\n\n<div class=\"addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n--><br \/>\n<!-- AddThis Button END --><\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n<div style=\"width: 700px;\">\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<br \/>--><\/p>\n<p>The hardness of wood is measured by a scale known as the Janka hardness test. Technically, the test measures the force needed to embed a 0.444-inch steel ball to half its diameter in a piece of wood. But all you really need to know is the higher the rating, the more difficult it is to dent the wood.<\/p>\n<p>The Janka scale measures all sorts of domestic and exotic hardwoods, with ratings ranging from just over 300 (very soft) to well over 3000 (very hard). Any wood with a rating above 1800 is considered extremely durable, while woods that rate between 1200 and 1800 are mid-range and well-suited for residential use. Anything with a rating below 1200 should only be used in low-traffic areas. <\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n<div class=\"quoteboxcontent\">\n                  \n\n<h2>Try Our Free Quote Request Tool<\/h2>\n\n\n                  \n\n<p> Tell us some details about your needs and get connected to pre-screened companies in your area. Compare free price quotes from multiple companies and save time and money instantly! No obligations to hire or purchase ever!<\/p>\n\n\n                  \n\n<p>Find a Flooring Pro >><\/p>\n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n<br \/>--><\/p>\n<p>Here are the Janka ratings for some of the most popular hardwood varieties: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\tBrazilian cherry: 2350<\/li>\n<li>\tHickory: 1820<\/li>\n<li>\tMaple: 1450 (hard variety) and 950 (soft variety)<\/li>\n<li>\tWhite oak: 1360<\/li>\n<li>\tNorthern red oak: 1290<\/li>\n<li>\tAmerican walnut: 1010<\/li>\n<li>\tAmerican cherry: 950 <\/li>\n<li>\tSouthern yellow pine: 870 or 690, depending on variety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep in mind that factors other than the Janka rating affect a floor\u2019s durability. For engineered wood floors, the quality of the core materials makes a big difference. The thickness of the grain plays a role, as does the quality of the top coating. Even within a certain species, there are slight variations in hardness. Also, keep in mind that harder woods can be more difficult to install, which can lead to other complications. <\/p>\n<p>The Janka scale is one of many considerations when shopping for hardwood flooring, but it shouldn\u2019t be your only consideration. <\/p>\n<p class=\"author\"><strong>Author:<\/strong> Ashley Smith<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<!--\n\n<h3 class=\"ctalower\">Find Flooring Companies Who Will Compete for Your Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t <iframe class=\"homeadvisor\"  height=\"1500\" border=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/ext\/14857071?gatc=KompareItIframe\" align=\"top\" marginwidth=\"2\" marginheight=\"2\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>--><!--\n\n<div id=\"disqus_thread\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<noscript>Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.<\/noscript>-->\n              <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hardness of wood is measured by a scale known as the Janka hardness test. 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