Hardwood Floors Knowledge Resources

We at AcademyFloor.com understand that buying hardwood floor is not an easy task. There are endless numbers of different species and types of hardwood flooring to choose from. We understand that not everyone is an expert in hardwood floors nor do most home owners understand the general guidelines to installing hardwood floors. Our philosophy at Hardwood Flooring Academy is to teach all the information on flooring a person may need or want to learn. We are sure that you will find our information guide very helpful and useful in your next hardwood floor purchase.

Hardwood Flooring Kinds and Types

• |What is Solid Hardwood Flooring?|
• |What is Engineered Hardwood Flooring?|
• |What is Bamboo Hardwood Flooring?|
• |What is Laminate Flooring?|
• |Solid Hardwood Floors Vs. Engineered Hardwood Floors|

Hardwood Flooring Species Directory & Information

-Hardwood Floors Species Comparison Chart-

• |Black Cherry Hardwood Species|
• |Birch Hardwood Species|
• |Bamboo Hardwood Species|
• |Brazilian Teak (Cumaru) Hardwood Species|
• |Hickory Pecan Hardwood Species|
• |Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) Hardwood Species|
• |Maple Hardwood Species|
• |Merbau Hardwood Species|
• |Pilang Hardwood Species|
• |Red Oak Hardwood Species|
• |Santos Mahogany Hardwood Species|
• |Walnut Hardwood Species|
• |White Oak Hardwood Species|

Hardwood Floor Testing

• |The Janka Test - Hardwood Flooring Hardness Scale|
• |Hardwood Dimensional Stability Test - Wood Floors Moisture Stability|

Hardwood Flooring Installation

• |Introduction to Hardwood Flooring Installation|
• |Preparing the Hardwood Flooring Installation|
• |Nail Down / Staple Down Hardwood Flooring Installation|
• |Glue Down Hardwood Flooring Installation|
• |Installing Laminate Flooring|