Which type of wood is better for solid wood flooring?

As one of the most popular types of flooring, solid wood flooring comes in a wide variety of materials. Many people ask which type of wood is best for their home renovations. Today, I will introduce several good solid wood materials for your reference.

Rosewood

Rosewood is a type of sandalwood. Because its pattern is mountain-shaped, creating a beautiful, continuous mountain pattern when laid, it's often used in hallways. Rosewood itself is relatively stable and resistant to drying out and cracking. Furthermore, due to its high oil content and fragrant aroma, it offers excellent resistance to decay, moths, and moisture.

Gambas

Gamba wood has a high cost-effectiveness and is a more affordable board. There are no special requirements during construction. In addition to avoiding contact with wet objects as much as possible, special attention should be paid to the joints between floorboards. It is not easy to be too loose. Due to the characteristics of the wood itself, it is recommended to use crystal floor paint or semi-matt floor paint.

Teak

Teak is primarily produced in Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, and South America. Teak is inherently hard and resistant to deformation, making it a popular choice. Due to the unique nature of teak, Indonesian and Burmese wood each has its own strengths. Indonesian teak exhibits superior strength and toughness, but suffers from poor elasticity and shrinkage. Burmese teak excels in all of these aspects.

Beech

 Beech wood is generally hard, with beautiful, clear texture and good density. Beech wood has almost no defects, and beech flooring can be left unpainted, preserving its original wood color and grain, making it very beautiful.

Red sandalwood

Red sandalwood is the commercial name, while its scientific name is iron wire wood. Red sandalwood has a fine grain, which minimizes the loss of color and grain during patchwork. Iron wire wood is inherently hard, elastic, and has low shrinkage, so paint-free flooring is recommended. During installation, avoid damaging the front of red sandalwood solid wood flooring and minimize scratches. Avoid contact with water, as deformation is difficult to restore.