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Is this wood or tile?

9 years ago
I'm absolutely obsessed with the look of this and I am unsure if it's wood or tile. Has anyone seen anything similar to this?

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  • 9 years ago
    No, I wasn't able too unfortunately
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Definitely hardwood - too much grain variation to be tile - given the variation within the planks I'd say it's Hickory but not a rustic - more select.

  • 9 years ago
    Thanks, I'm having a hard time finding anything similar to this.
  • 9 years ago
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    The ad states "dreaming about wood floors". If you print the photo and go to a store that has lots of choices, I'm sure they could advise the type of wood and even carry it. Also, the site MyHomeCreate has a contact in its link and perhaps they could advise.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Dana, if you don't have a flooring design center in your area - contact a flooring installer - he'd be able to tell you exactly what wood it is AND he'll have a source for it. As a Contractor I purchase my flooring through a wholesaler and install. I use sample boards from them to guide my client on selection. Do not go to the big box or low end flooring suppliers as they sell seconds and you'll end up with a lot of short pieces. When you install hardwood floors you need to open up several boxes and sort out the long vs. shorter pieces. Then you need to work them in staggering the seams. When you're working with wood such as this with all the tone variations I'd highly recommend that you work with the installer to make sure you have a visually pleasing layout - you wouldn't want to have two or three dark pieces close together - don't every assume the installer would spend the time to really spread it out - hate to be like that but once it's down...

  • 9 years ago
    Great advice!! Thanks!
  • 9 years ago
    I agree, but I was hoping I could look online first to narrow it down to a few stores. Thank you for your help.
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    It is hard to say, but we do have very similar tile and even more in color variations. It is much easier to keep tile clean and shine.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    It looks like hickory, and the layout makes me think it might be tile. It is too flat and shiny? Hard to tell it could be engineered also. Looks a little too perfect for hardwood install. So it is pre-finished as a minimum or tile. You will have to go to a specialty flooring store and show them the photos and they might be able to identify it. You might try a wholesaler, but that can be difficult if you don't have a relationship that gives you entry.

  • 9 years ago
    Simple Kitchen and Baths- Do you have any pictures of similar tile?
  • 9 years ago
    Flo- it looks like tile to me too. I live in FL and it's a good alternative to wood.
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    That's acacia wood with a natural finish, not hickory.

  • PRO
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Acacia is an asian walnut.

  • 9 years ago
    it's more orange but it looks very similar
  • 9 years ago

    Agree that it is acacia. You can tell by the number of short boards and the grain pattern. You will need to have very high quality HVAC system with good humidity control in order to be able to use acacia without any issues. It's not a fan of drastic humidity changes.

  • 9 years ago
    Oh no, maybe not a good fit for FL then
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    My photo has a butterscotch stain. Your photo is natural finish. Same product.

  • 9 years ago
    Oh ok, thanks for clarifying
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Central Texas here with high humidity levels. We install it a lot though out the hill country.

  • 9 years ago
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    Wood is never a first choice for FL. Tile is always the first choice. There are acacia looking wood look tiles. With the proper prep of your concrete slab, and the correct crack suppression or uncoupling membrane, wood look tile can be the best of both worlds for a natural looking virtually indestructible floor.

    If you do choose wood, it needs to be engineered, and you need to use your AC in the summer and have a supplementary humidification system for winter. Also do not let any installer touch your home unless he owns and uses a moisture meter.

  • 9 years ago
    Would you advise maybe a similar looking product?
  • 9 years ago
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    Decide on tile or wood first. Then your installer can assist you with finding an appropriate material for your specific installation requirements, based on the condition of your slab, and availability at local wholesalers. Most slabs will require prep work to be flat enough for either material.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Not knowing what tile distributors are around you is kind of hard. Marazzi Tile sells a product called Knoxwood #Spice that is similar.


  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I agree looks like an Asian walnut.

  • 9 years ago
    Well..personally I think hardwood floors are prettier and not as cold as tile, but due to water damage to our existing hardwood floors it's been a headache. Thanks for your advice it's been very helpful and much appreciated.
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    few samples from our showroom

  • 9 years ago
    Beautiful samples!! Thank you!
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Welcome!

  • 9 years ago
    Wow, that Black Walnut looks amazing!!
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Be wary of lumber liquidators. Bad juju with that company.

  • 9 years ago
    my husband said the same thing, lol
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    You mentioned damaged floors prior to and most people don't know this but if your boards are cupped or warped.. Try renting a dehumidifier machine before you decide to replace the entire floor. If the machine is successful at removing the moisture from the area your floors will lay back down as if they were installed yesterday. May take a couple weeks or months but most of the time it works. We had a incident happen a few years back where we laid 1/2" solid hickory, the entire first floor. Floor was installed 3 weeks and a water pipe busted in the master during construction and flooded the entire area, water sat on the floor for 2 days over the weekend before customer went to check their job. Sure enough when the water was finally removed every board was warped or began cupping. Customer came to us and we were able to rent some big dehumidifiers from a local company. The machines sat in the home for nearly 2 months and did their job. The floor laid back down and to this day we have not had any issues with the product.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    @ Dane Harley, I believe it is American Black walnut flooring.

    Walnut UV Oiled Smooth Natural Solid Engineered · More Info

    Millennium Walnut UV Oiled Hand-scraped Natural · More Info

  • 9 years ago
    it's gorgeous!