Having hardwood floors that look luxurious and distinctive, you need to look outside of the traditional oak wood floors. There are so many species of wood available to get the hardwood floors that look exactly how you imagine your floors would be. One type of wood that is becoming more and more popular with homeowners is Acacia.
Characteristics of Acacia Wood Floors
Acacia wood has a unique combination of features that are becoming increasingly popular for homeowners and business owners. The signature characteristics of Acacia is beautiful vibrant colors, topped with a rustic patina that gives it that desired warm and luxurious appeal. Acacia is also extremely durable, which is why business owners have started looking for Acacia for their commercial floors.
Acacia ranges in colors from golden to tans to dark brown.
Resistant to warping and cupping
All hardwood flooring is easy to maintain. As long as you don’t experience any significant flooding or extreme fluctuations in the indoor climate, hardwood is easy to clean and keep looking beautiful. However, all wood is susceptible to swell and shrink with changes in humidity and temperature, so finding a wood that is naturally resistant to warping and cupping is a plus. Acacia hardwood has a natural wax coating that will protect it from moisture and the effects of humidity.
Besides warping your hardwood floors, moisture will lead to mold and mildew. If you’re looking for hardwood flooring to put in rooms with higher moisture content, without fear of warping, mold, and mildew, then you may want to consider Acacia hardwood floors.
Physical characteristics of Acacia
Acacia floors are durable and naturally resistant to warping and cupping.
Now that we’ve established the characteristics that make Acacia durable, resistant, and easy to maintain, it’s time to look at the physical components. The colors of Acacia will range from golden blonde to dark browns and all the shades of brown in between. You’ll see this color range in almost every board, with one color being dominant. This color variation of blonde, tans, and browns gives it a rustic appeal. The beautiful and vibrant way the colors blend and mix throughout the wood gives it a distinct luxurious vibe.
Find hardwood floors that are distinct, rustic, luxurious, and enhance the design of your home by visiting a hardwood flooring showroom. Talk to our experts about the best type of flooring to meet your lifestyle and your design style.
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