Cherry is most commonly used in fine furniture and cabinets but can also be used in flooring. Its rich colors are considered among the most elegant of the hardwoods, and cherry floors often garnish rave reviews.
Cherry floors will darken over time and when exposed to light. Cherry has good moisture resistance, and is highly shock resistant. Brazilian cherry is three times stronger than American cherry. Brazilian cherry is twice as hard as red oak which is slightly harder than American cherry.
With any hardwood make sure you compare the color and the grains to understand what you are buying. The name along is not enough.
For the proper care and maintenance of Cherry flooring, or for excellent things to look for and consider when buying Cherry flooring, or for instructions on how to install Cherry floor, follow one of the links below:
