Pecan Hardwood Flooring

Pecan hardwood flooring is a popular type of flooring for many reasons. It’s durable, comes in a variety of shades and can be worked with and cut without trouble. This makes pecan hardwood flooring great not only for home and business owners but also contractors as well. Due to the overall popularity and quality of this type of flooring it is great for both homes and business as a way to enhance not only the aesthetic value but also the overall property value of the building itself. Here are some of the most notable features of Pecan hardwood flooring.

Durability
Pecan hardwood flooring is a species of hickory and is well known for its incredible durability. It features a hardness rating of 1820 which is much higher than most commercialized woods. In fact it is 50% more durable than the popular Northern Red Oak species which is also known for its durability. It also compares favorably with other hardwood species such as hard maple and purpleheart.

Why does durability matter? The durability of the type of hardwood floor you choose directly impacts its lifespan. The longer the lifespan of your hardwood floor the greater your investment. Since Pecan hardwood flooring is more durable it will resist damage and daily wear and tear better making it a great investment for your home or business.

Aesthetic Quality
In addition to offering increased durability Pecan hardwood flooring is also very aesthetically pleasing. It comes in a variety of shades allowing you to pick what is best for your home or business based on your personal tastes and the overall aesthetic of the room you will be installing it in. Overall Pecan hardwood flooring tends to give off an aura that can best be described as rustic. It has a very country, almost old world charm that tends to enhance a room without dominating it like some of the other more “regal” hardwood styles.

The visual appeal combined with the durable nature of Pecan hardwood flooring has made it an incredibly popular choice for areas such as foyers, reception areas, entryways and other high traffic areas. It does a wonderful job of setting the mood  the moment a person walks into the room.

Lesser Known Features
While well known for its durability and visual appeal Pecan hardwood flooring does have a few lesser known features as well. While it is an incredibly hard wood it is also oddly flexible. This allow it to be manipulated and absorb impacts more easily. Also of note is the fact that while it is very impact resistant Pecan hardwood flooring is vulnerable to frost and decay if exposed to the elements.

Another interesting feature is the fact that while Pecan hardwood flooring can be dyed to change the color the dying process does cause some shrinkage in the wooden planks. The wood is also susceptible to a golden, enriching effect when exposed to sunlight or when oxygenated. The type of finish used directly effects how long this color change process takes.