White oak vs hickory vs maple by allie finkell july 8 2018.
White oak vs maple flooring.
Oak has been used for centuries and will continue to be in.
Oak hickory and maple hardwood flooring all boast their own style and beauty.
Walnut has a darker redder base tone making it a richer warmer floor option and also a very durable one.
Soft maple 950 lb f.
The higher the number the harder the wood.
Even though oak and maple are more common each one does offer a few varieties to choose from.
The most common types of oak flooring are white oak and red oak.
Rosy undertones differentiate it from white oak maple and hickory.
The sapwood is white and very clean in appearance.
Its durable and glassy surface finishes to a high gloss that can take punishment.
White oak hardwood flooring has underlying hues that are golden brown to.
Pergo are of course the kings of laminate and have some nice maple ones in their catalog but also have a look at mannington builddirect home decorators at the home depot and shaw floors for a wider variety of maple laminate floors.
Hard maple red and white oak are very hard and soft maple is medium hard in terms of resistance to tear and wear.
Red oak 1290 lb f pound force white oak 1360 lb f.
The texture is fine and uniform.
Red oak has rosy undertones whereas white oak appears more gray or brown.
Maple identification maple has a light grain appearance that can vary from straight to curly pattern.
Laminate is the budget friendly option with prices ranging from 1 to 5 per square.
Hard maple 1450 lb f.
This dense wood was also harvested to make cabinets and flooring.
Maple is commonly used for bowling alleys dance floors and high end homes.
Among all the above mentioned types white oak is the most stable material.
Maple flooring is available in both hard and soft varieties.
The strength and consistency of oak measures up well against maple hardwood flooring and traditional themes demand the use of traditional building materials.
Red oak is america s 1 hardwood flooring choice.
It has medium to heavy graining with some color variation.
Red oak flooring is also durable but with its more prominent grain lines it s more time consuming to maintain.
Hard maple is a premier flooring material.