Here in the US, as we are facing an ever changing world economy, there's a growing camp of folks dedicated to bringing back the 'Made in America' moniker. American made, or in the case of hard wood flooring, American grown, emotes a feeling of pride among those that make and/or fabricate U.S.-born products as well as those who install them in place of carpet in their houses.
And so, in accordance with this trend, this list of 5 of the top American-grown hard wood flooring species commences. 5 of the top American-grown hard wooden floors species are:
1) American Cherry: One of the best hard woods utilized in furniture for a good reason, American cherry, also known as Black Cherry, is also an incredible flooring wood due to its fine, tight grain and warm, maroon-like tone; which develops over time after adequate exposure to sunlight. A floor laid with Black Cherry and accented with a beautiful area rugs is a real show stopper!
2) North American Walnut: Another truly glorious hard wood typically found in quality furniture, Black Walnut, as it is often known, is a natural deep-hued brown that does wonders in warming up any room; especially as a complimentary wood with lighter types.
3) Red Oak: A true American classic, North American Red Oak is the most popular hard wood floors choice in numerous American homes due to its ever-lasting beauty, extreme durability, and acceptable supply; which rather frequently keeps the price tag down. Red Oak looks great in almost every application you would choose it for.
4) White Oak: Less in supply than other Oak varieties, White Oak still remains an extremely well-liked flooring choice due to its unique grain that many times seems to be 'speckled'. This marble-like quality of White Oak is really alluring. Visitors to your home will certainly be impressed!
5) American Hard Maple: One of the most popular choices for American flooring is undoubtedly Hard Maple. Renowned for its classic sturdiness (as witnessed on masses of basketball courts) and its creamy beige to brown tone, American Hard Maple is a winning floor choice for any one that selects it.
And there you have it. If you are one of those discriminating homeowners who is building a new home or merely reworking an existing home, you cannot fail with any of the above five, hard wood, American-grown, flooring decisions.
Each flooring is a one off. Every one is beautiful. And every one would look impressive in your home. Choose wisely!
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