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Flooring Hardness Chart
| Flooring Species | Hardness |
|---|---|
| North American Cherry | 950 |
| North American Walnut | 1010 |
| Carbonized/Caramel Bamboo | 1120 |
| True teak | 1155 |
| Iroko/Kambala | 1260 |
| Yellow Birch | 1260 |
| Red Oak | 1260 |
| Beech | 1300 |
| Ash | 1320 |
| Amendoim | 1340 |
| White Oak | 1360 |
| Australian Cypress | 1375 |
| Royal Mahogany | 1400 |
| Caribbean Walnut | 1400 |
| Natural Bamboo | 1410 |
| North American Maple | 1450 |
| Brazilian Maple | 1500 |
| Timborana | 1570 |
| Kempas | 1710 |
| Padauk, African | 1725 |
| Doussie | 1770 |
| Hickory | 1820 |
| Pecan | 1820 |
| Jarrah | 1910 |
| Merbau | 1925 |
| Tigerwood | 2160 |
| Santos Mahogany | 2200 |
| Caribbean Rosewood | 2300 |
| Chestnut, Southern | 2670 |
| Tiete Rosewood(Guibourtia) | 2800 |
| Brazilian Cherry(Jatoba) | 2820 |
| Brazilian Teak(Cumaru) | 3540 |
| Tiete Chestnut | 3540 |
| Brazilian Walnut(Ipe) | 3680 |
Hardness varies from brand to brand
Dings, Dents and Scratches
All hardwood floors are susceptible to dings, dents and scratches, the harder the wood the more resistant they are to the above. The key is to buy the product you like and take care of it. Keep in mind, oak flooring has been one of the biggest sellers for years with a rating of 1260. Don't let the hardness of the wood be the only determining factor.
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