Do you want hardwood flooring with a distinctively modern look? Beech hardwood flooring might be the species for you! Keep reading to learn more about it, and browse our Beech flooring Pinterest board to see this type of wood in a wide variety of homes.
About Beech Hardwood Flooring
- Beech flooring is a domestic hardwood found in southern and eastern regions of the U.S., although it can be found in areas of Europe and Asia as well.
- This species is ranked at 1300 on the Janka scale, making it a good fit for high-traffic areas. It is also resistant to shock and remains smooth with a lot of use.
- Beech wood is fine and uniform with straight, tight grain. Because of this, sometimes the flooring can have a silvery sheen.
- This species offers some moderate variation in color, with shades ranging from pale white to reddish brown.
- Beech hardwood flooring stains evenly, providing even more color options to the homeowner.
- The Aryan Tribes of Asia, the first people known for written communication, used to carve messages into Beech bark.
- In addition to making beautiful hardwood flooring, this species is also used for furniture, cabinets, instruments and more.
Want to know more about beech flooring? Our experts are happy to answer your questions about this species, or about any other floors you’re considering. Come by our showroom to find out more, and remember to contact us for a free in-home estimate!
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