Beech

Uniform texture with a straight-grained modern appeal makes this species a popular choice for contemporary style homes.
Colour: The sapwood generally has a clean white colour, while the heartwood is light to dark brown.
Physical Properties: Hard, strong and resistant to shock.
Janka Hardness Rating: 1300

Cherry

Elegant, prestigious and stately. The presence of cherry in a home or office setting imparts feelings of elegance and exclusivity.
Colour: Highly praised heartwood varies from rich/deep red to reddish brown. Sapwood is white to light yellowish cream.
Physical Properties: very stable, medium to low shock-resistance.
Janka Hardness Rating: 950

Hard Maple

A versatile species with a subtle grain pattern that suits almost every decor.
Colour: Famous for its ivory white sapwood and contrasting shades of brown heartwood.
Physical Properties: Heavy, strong and stiff. Resists shock and marring.
Janka Hardness Rating: 1450

Hickory

Hickory has both coarse-textured and fine grain patterns combined.
Colour: A diverse combination of bright white sapwood (with hints of fine brown lines) and pale to rich reddish brown heartwood.
Physical Properties: Extremely tough and resilient, the hardest North American wood. A popular choice for high traffic applications.
Janka Hardness Rating: 1820

Red Elm

If you're looking for a unique and rare wood species without the repercussions and risk associated with overseas exotic species, then consider this rare local specie. The eye-catching straight and interlocking grain of Red Elm often resembles bird feathers and offers a unique exotic appeal.
Colour: Greyish white to light brown sapwood with redish brown to dark brown heartwood.
Physical Properties: Moderately heavy, hard, high in shock resistance .
Janka Hardness Rating: 1100

Red Maple

A fashionable flooring option with a subtle grain pattern similar to Hard Maple.
Colour: Sapwood ranges from pale to almost white. Heartwood is grey to pale reddish brown with characteristic dark streaks.
Physical Properties: Red Maple offers great dimensional stability and is an excellent choice for custom staining. Not as impact-resistant as Hard Maple.
Janka Hardness Rating: 950

Red Oak

A traditional wood flooring species with a porous textured open grain appearance.
Colour: Light pink to dark reddish brown.
Physical Properties: A hard and dense wood with very good dimensional stability.
Janka Hardness Rating: 1290

Red Pine

Highly figured grain pattern that adds an element of warmth and ambience to the home or cottage.
Colour: Reddish to pale brown heartwood with tan to yellowish white sapwood.
Physical Properties: Great dimension stability and machining qualities but not as resistant to scuffs and dents as hardwood species. Any nicks or dents that develop over time from normal use as flooring will add character and patina and will in no way shorten the lifespan of the floor.
Janka Hardness Rating: 560

Walnut

Generally straight grained, but sometimes has a wavy or curly grain that produces an attractive appearance.
Colour: Highly praised heartwood is light brown to dark chocolate brown. Sapwood of walnut is creamy white to tan.
Physical Properties: Walnut has good dimensional stability and medium to low shock-resistance.
Janka Hardness Rating: 1010

White Ash

A favourite for individuals who prefer a pronounced open-grain pattern similar to oak. White Ash can be stained to resemble oak if desired.
Colour: Sapwood is light creamy white; heartwood is light to dark brown.
Physical Properties: Strong, heavy, hard and high in shock-resistance.
Janka Hardness Rating: 1320

White Oak

A very popular choice for wood flooring with a medium to coarse texture and an open grain appearance.
Colour: Sapwood is light-coloured and the heartwood is light to dark brown.
Physical Properties: A hard and heavy wood with great wear-resistance.
Janka Hardness Rating: 1360