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Relative to other common flooring woods, Teak is lightweight, and not very dense.
Brazillian walnut has a hardness rating at over 3600, Standart, common teak rates a lowly 1000. You can use it if you want but it will, be a low performance & high maintainance product..
Wood Flooring SpeciesHardnessIpe / Brazilian Walnut / Lapacho3684Cumaru / Brazilian Teak3540Ebony3220Brazilian Redwood / Paraju3190Angelim Pedra3040Bloodwood2900Red Mahogany / Turpentine2697Spotted Gum2473Brazilian Cherry / Jatoba2350Mesquite2345Santos Mahogany / Bocote / Cabreuva2200Pradoo2170Brushbox2135Karri2030Sydney Blue Gum2023Bubinga1980Cameron1940Tallowwood1933Merbau1925Amendoim1912Jarrah1910Purpleheart1860Goncalo Alves / Tigerwood1850Hickory / Pecan / Satinwood1820Afzelia / Doussie1810Bangkirai1798Rosewood1780African Padauk1725Blackwood1720Merbau1712Kempas1710Locust1700Highland Beech1686Wenge / Red Pine1630Tualang1624Zebrawood1575True Pine / Timborana1570Peroba1557Kambala1540Sapele / Sapelli1510Curupixa1490Sweet Birch1470Hard Maple / Sugar Maple1450Coffee Bean1390Natural Bamboo (represents one species)1380Australian Cypress1375White Oak1360Tasmanian Oak1350Ribbon Gum1349Ash (White)1320American Beech1300Red Oak (Northern)1290Carribean Heart Pine1280Yellow Birch1260Movingui1230Heart Pine1225Carbonized Bamboo (represents one species)1180Cocobolo1136Brazilian Eucalyptus / Rose Gum1125Makore1100Boreal1023Black Walnut1010Teak1000Sakura995Black Cherry / Imbuia950Boire940Paper Birch910Cedar900Southern Yellow Pine (Longleaf)870Lacewood / Leopardwood840Parana780Sycamore770Shedua710Southern Yellow Pine (Loblolly and Shortleaf)690Douglas Fir660Larch590Chestnut540Hemlock500White Pine420Basswood410Eastern White Pine380
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∙ 10y agoEngineered wood flooring would be great for your kitchen. It's real wood, and looks great, and the middle layer of plywood is perpendicular to the rest for extra strength. Also the top layer of wood is pre-finished so as soon as the floor is laid you can walk on it.
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Where can one get Brazilian teak hardwood flooring?
Brazilian teak hardwood flooring is highly recommended for it's beauty and durability. It is available at a range of retailers including Lumber Liquidators, Build Direct and Hardwoods 4 Less, among others.
What is the best sealant to use on kitchen flooring?
Unibond floor sealant comes very highly recommended.
How much does Brazilian teak flooring cost?
Brazilian teak flooring costs can vary depending on how much one needs. The price of this flooring is usually around $6 per square foot. Some websites also offer free samples of the flooring.
What sites offer kitchen flooring ideas?
I am remodeling my kitchen and I need new ideas for the flooring. What are some sites that offer different kitchen flooring ideas?
Cork Flooring?
Know that cork flooring is not good for high foot traffic areas because they do not handle the damage very well. They are for accenting an area, but not areas such as the door way. Cork flooring is a great sound reducer between rooms. To save money, install the cork flooring by yourself using a water-based adhesive.
Is composite marble or natural marble better for kitchen flooring?
Natural marble is best for kitchen flooring.
Is getting a teak floor expensive?
Teak flooring looks very good in the house. It gives a really good shine to the place. Many people think that it is expensive to get teak flooring. But there are many good deals available on the internet.There is a lot of information available about this online. Keep browsing till you get a good deal!
Is cork flooring suitable for kitchen?
Yes, cork flooring is suitable for kitchen because it is comfortable to stand on and is easy to maintain.
What are some examples of kitchen flooring?
I'm thinking about re-doing my kitchen floors but don't know what would look good. What are some ideas for kitchen flooring?
Are there any tips for designing a new kitchen?
Using a website or computer program to design your kitchen remodel is recommended. This will allow you to use your kitchen dimensions and then change color, appliances, flooring, etc. in the program to see what the remodel would look like.
What cleaning products are recommended for teak furniture?
One of the best products to clean teak is Bayes Teak Cleaner and Restorer. You can find it at most Home Depot stores.
Can I paint over the laminate flooring in my kitchen?
no
