Best hardwood for high traffic/abuse

13 years ago

Does anyone have a hardwood species or brand that they would recommend for a high traffic / abuse area? I'm thinking something that wouldn't show (as in obvious) the nicks and scratches it's going to get, but would still look good. Am I looking for the impossible?

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cricket5050
13 years ago
Countrygal

I noticed you replied to my previous post. I have seen the Appalachian Time Worn Maple Hand Scrapped locally. It is made where it looks distressed so dents and scratches are not as noticeable. At least not on the Autumn Maple sample that I saw. I am looking online to buy at Floor Mall but I am concerned about issues that might arise. I might pay a little more and buy locally.

Check out a sample in your area. I was not going to consider hardwood until I saw this brand. It really looks great.
countrygal_905
Original Author
13 years ago
cricket - thanks for responding. I checked the Appalachian Time Worn and see that it is engineered. I think I want solid hardwood instead.
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don92
13 years ago
The time honored Red oak would be my suggestion. We have three Golden Retrievers and they knock the heck out of it and it still looks good. Apart from species is the finish. A satin factory finish will not show dents and scratches like glossy will.
boxers
13 years ago
Hartco acrylic impregnated wood is 2 1/2 times harder than any species. Its whats used in many commercial stores.