Deciding on the right flooring for your home is a big decision, but if you’ve decided on hardwood you know the benefits and advantages you’ll enjoy. But if you’re still not sure what type of hardwood to go with, you may want to consider cherry. Here’s what you need to know about cherry hardwood floors.
Unique Appearance
Cherry is perhaps one of the most unique hardwoods in appearance, with its rich texture and color. Depending on the type of cherry wood used, it often has a reddish hue that’s unique and elegant looking, but there are both lighter and darker hues of cherry to consider as well that will match your home’s decor.
Sustainability
If sustainability is important to you, cherry hardwood is an excellent choice. Cherry is readily available in North America, so wood doesn’t have to be shipped long distances overseas. In addition, cherry trees grow relatively quickly, which makes it cherry sustainable and less expensive than other exotic woods.
Durability
Cherry is rated 950 on the Janka hardness scale, so although it’s not quite as resistant to dents and scratches as other hardwoods, it’s nonetheless a durable and dense material that can last for decades with proper care.
Comfortable
The fact that cherry hardwood is one of the softer hardwoods actually gives it an advantage when it comes to comfort underfoot. Since it’s a dense material it feels solid, but it feels more gentle than other hardwoods. It has a nice, smooth surface that feels comfortable to walk on.
Acoustics
Cherry hardwood reflects sound in a pleasing way, which makes it a great choice for homes with instruments or homes where music is frequently played. If good acoustics are important to you, cherry flooring is a great choice.
Flooring Pros offers multiple options for cherry hardwood flooring, so contact us today to see our wide variety of beautiful cherry hardwood flooring.