Species

Species refers to the type of tree from which the hardwood floor is derived. There are dozens upon dozens of species suitable for producing wood for hardwood floors, and within each species, you'll find noticeable variations depending on growing conditions and the region from which the wood is harvested. We've narrowed down the species to a handful of the most popular varieties of hardwood for you to view.

Variables determined by the species include color, grain, hardness, availability, and cost—just to name a few. For most homeowners, the most important variable determined by species is "Do I like the way it looks?"