More people are turning to installing exotic hardwood floors in an effort to make a statement about themselves. They want a cut above the rest. They want something rare and unique and their answer is exotic hardwood. Most of the wood for these products are brought in from Brazil and Africa.

Some of the wood included: California Redwood - Louro - American Hickory - Tauari/Brazilian Ash - American Cherry - American Walnut - Northern Curly Maple -Northern Hard Maple - California Redwood - Brazilian Ebony - Bolivian Rosewood/Morado - Bloodwood - Bolivian Rosewood/Morado - White Northern Maple (red leaf) - American Willow - Select Natural Australian Cypress - Figured Tigerwood, Goncalo Alves - Sapele - Flame Cherry - White Oak - Brazilian Ebony - Brazilian Satinwood - Bubinga – Some White Northern Flame Birch - Brazilian Cherry, Jatoba - Lacewood - African Padauk. The colors are generally richer and more pronounced than most domestic wood. There is engineered exotic wood as well which is cheaper than the imported but many feel it just doesn’t have the same appeal.

While most domestic hardwood floors have varying degrees of brown and ash color, the exotic hardwood floors have more green, red and different hues of browns and blacks. You can find exotic hardwood flooring at a reasonable price. It is more expensive than Oak, however. The average for exotic hardwood floors is about $5 per square foot while the normal price for Oak is about $2 per square foot. The different color variety is amazing and it is worth a look whether or not you should decide to get exotic hardwood flooring.

Exotic hardwood flooring is generally better quality but like all other products there are differences between not only the wood used but also the manufacturers of the flooring. These woods tend to have a very rich and luxurious look to them which just seems deeper and more exuberant than domestic common wood. Exotic hardwood floors definitely have a degree of sophistication about them and they leave a lasting impression in most cases.

Having hardwood flooring installed regardless of the type is a tell-tale sign that you crave the distinct and impressive look of natural wood. From there, it is normally taste and budget that determine which wood you actually decide upon.

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