Top Five Brands for Hardwood Flooring
By Dana Krizmanic,
We asked Dana Krizmanic, Flooring Consultant at Creative Carpet & Flooring's Highland, Indiana showroom, to pick out her top five hardwood flooring brands. It was a difficult decision! Finally, after much deliberation, here are her top hardwood flooring brands and colors:
Empire Oak Plank in Vanderbilt
SHAW FLOORS: Empire Oak Plank in Vanderbilt -
Empire Oak Plank in Shaw Floors hardwood collection is available in 9 colors. To illustrate, here is color 01015 Vanderbilt. Hardwood adds warm sophistication and natural charm to the floors in your home — and Shaw hardwood adds lots of value, too. Choose from Epic™, Shaw's eco-friendly option, engineered or solid hardwood, then enjoy a timeless style in your home that will last for generations.
Colonial Manor Mixed Width in Smokehouse
ANDERSON TUFTEX: Colonial Manor Mixed Width in Smokehouse -
In Anderson Tuftex's hardwood collection is Colonial Manor with mixed-width planks available in three different colors. Featured here is 37372 Smokehouse—an air of the 18th Century but made for today's demanding lifestyles. Meticulously crafted, each solid wood plank is stained and scraped for a time-worn appearance. Unmatched durability and effortless beauty make a timeless statement in any home.
Wide Leaf Acacia in Oolong
LW MOUNTAIN: Wide Leaf Acacia in Oolong -
LW Mountain's Acacia Hardwood is among the hardest, most durable species known to the flooring industry. The air-tight, organic construction of LW Mountain's Acacia engineered hardwood floors ensure optimal support for your home while imparting unique visual aesthetics that won't weather over the years. In addition, the species and color combos are endless and will make any house into a true home.
Color Plank Collection in Natural Red Oak
SOMERSET HARDWOOD FLOORING: Color Plank Collection in Natural Red Oak -
The variation of colors and patterns in a living tree is individual like snowflakes, never repeated. Naturally occurring wood characteristics like knots, streaks, grain variations, and color make each hardwood floor unique. Also, your floor's color will change over time and with exposure to ultraviolet/natural light. As a result of these natural characteristics, your newly installed Somerset Hardwood Flooring will always be unique. Featured here is Somerset Hardwood Flooring's Color Plank Collection in Natural Red Oak, but available in six more shades to match any home's décor.
Admiration Collection, Maple Auburn Exclusive Smooth
MIRAGE HARDWOOD FLOORS: Admiration Collection, Maple Auburn Exclusive Smooth -
Mirage Hardwood Floors cut no corners. Produced in North America, Mirage floors use the finest quality hardwood from responsibly managed forests. To illustrate, here is the Admiration Collection. It is available in various species and color combinations for a unique ambiance. The color choice we selected here is Maple Auburn with an Exclusive Smooth finish. This rich wood has been combined with beautiful colors creating a décor that is sure to impress and help increase your home's value.