Increasing the Value of your Home with Exotic Hardwood Floors

Increasing the resale value of a home is typically a house flippers first priority. Typically when somebody who intends on flipping a house buys a run down place there are a number of things they update immediately.  These items include fresh paint, new tiles, new cabinetry, updated bathrooms and last but definitely not least, new flooring. By simply replacing old run down carpet or beat up laminate floors with some exotic hardwood floors, one can dramatically increase the resale value of their project. If you are planning on updating your house project on credit, make sure you account some extra money for some truly stunning hardwood flooring.
Hardwood floors are beautiful and many people are content with traditional oak or mahogany floors as these are not as expensive of other, more exotic wood types. However, many people are not aware of the variety of exotic woods available for their floors because they tend to be harder to find.

Many of these special woods are imported from South America, Australia, the Far East and Africa and come in a wide range of grains, colors and sizes. From very dark woods, to deep reds and lighter colors, there is something available for anyone. If you would like a custom, different and exotic hardwood floor then choosing a different type of wood is your best option.

However, before you make your choice it is vital that you are aware of the various types of woods available and their traits and suitability for different types of hardwood floors, as they have different manufacturing standards and some may not be the best option for your particular case.

Brazillian Cherry Hardwood Floors

Brazilian cherry wood is tan with black striping when it is first milled and then turns into a deep red in time. It is one of the most popular species for hardwood floors due to its natural beauty and excellent hardness. This type of wood can range from yellowish shades to pink to deep red with a dark striping.

Cocobolo Hardwood Floors

Thies wood is also known as Nicaragua Rosewood or Palo Negro and originates from Panama and southwestern Mexico. Cocobolo is a very hard and heavy wood that is very durable, stable and is highly resistant to problems that usually affect hardwood floors such as decay and insects. This is a wood that has a high degree of natural oils which give it a beautiful polish but make it inappropriate for gluing. It has a deep and rich orangey red color once aged with black striping and mottling.

Peroba Hardwood Floors

The Peroba species originates from coastal Brazil and features a light olive color with a red tint that makes it almost golden. It has an interlocked grain and has a fine texture with a lustrous finish. This species lends itself to creating lovely, warm and charming hardwood floors and its light yet deep color makes it a perfect complement to any style from modern to traditional.

Purpleheart Hardwood Floors

This wood is one of the most unique woods in the world which is really purple and quite a deep purple as well, which is an ideal option for those who truly wish to have completely different hardwood floors in their home.

African Padauk Hardwood Floors

The African Padauk species is a medium to hard wood that offers a vivid orange to deep red color with darker striping and when aged it becomes an ever deeper red, close to black. It creates a stunning effect in any home, and used in a combination with lighter wood inlays the resulting hardwood floors can be absolutely incredible.

These are just a few of the many exotic wood types available to help you create different and unique hardwood floors in your home.