Before you start learning how to tile your floors, you will need to decide the type of flooring you want. If you want to give a traditional and classic look to your floors, you can conveniently opt for hardwood flooring. Apart from being durable and rich in color, this hardwood floors come with gorgeous lines and grain patterns.

However, you need to consider certain factors while opting for the hardwood flooring. The first factor you need to focus on is the species of wood. Make sure that the species you are opting for suits your needs. The following are two hardwood floors that are commonly used for their durability and beauty.

Oak:

It is one of the most popular hardwood floors that have legendary hardness. They are available in two species, white and red and are usually pale in color. The Janka hardness rating of the white oak is 1360, whereas the red oak has a hardness of 1290. However, the amateurs and inexperienced may find it difficult to nail and saw these oaks due to their hardness.

American Cherry:

They are photosensitive wood species that turn into a rich and deep colored wood with time. The Janka hardness rating of American Cherry is 950 as thus is very easy to work with. Moreover, this hardwood floor provides balance hardness with workability.