JANKA RATINGS The Janka hardness test measures the force necessary to embed an 11.28mm (.444) steel ball into a wood sample half the ball’s diameter.  The common use of this scale is to determine if a species is suitable for flooring and the depth of the indention. It should be noted the tests are not conducted on actual flooring, and …

Parquet wood flooring is a traditional type of wood floor with a timeless style that has been moved into the spotlight recently. Parquet is a type of wood flooring made by arranging small slats of wood in distinct, repeating patterns. While traditional parquet floors … Parquet wood flooring was first introduced in France in the late 17th century. Parquet wood blocks have fixed dimensions, so they can be …

Engineered timber flooring has a top layer of natural hardwood over an engineered core. Made from oak, spotted gum and other timbers, engineered flooring products are the environmentally sustainable way to get the look and feel of traditional solid timber flooring. Engineered hardwood flooring is made of compressed wood, plywood and fiberboard with a wood veneer. Some engineered hardwoods can be sanded …