At JG Flooring we like to know exactly where and how our wooden flooring is made. Over the many years in the wood flooring business it is essential to know everything about the different types of wood used in hardwood flooring. To help our customers decide on the best flooring for the home and more importantly the best care required for their new flooring, knowing the different types of hardwood used has many advantages.
Oak Solid Wooden Flooring
Before we get started it is worth mentioning that there are 100’s of types of oak, over 600 to be more precise. Not all of these types are suitable for flooring so it is worth knowing what is best for the home.
Oak tress have a lifespan of over 200 years and this strength and durability makes it a great choice for flooring. Oak is one of the most dense wood available at 0.75g per cm3 which helps make is hardwearing as a wooden flooring.
Oak is not just used for wooden flooring and furniture it also has been used for wine and beer barrels. Oak barrels have always been favoured due to the flavour and aroma it adds to the drink.
When deciding on a suitable oak solid wooden flooring for your home give us a call and we can help you decide what is best for you. Our endless oak wooden flooring samples of colour and textures will either be a great help, your only problem is deciding on which will suit your home and taste.
