Hardwood Floors

Solid Hardwood Flooring

Authentic Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors never go out of style. The look of hardwood flooring is classic, stylish, and durable. The hardest decision when choosing hardwood floors might be the stain color and plank size.

Hardwood floors are available from sustainable forests found across the world. Sure you can get the look of natural wood floors with luxury vinyl plank but nothing beats the quality of real hardwood. 

Pre-engineered hardwood floors are easy to come by these days. You can easily replace an old hardwood floor with a cheaper product. However, hardwood floors have a one-of-a-kind look. You can tell the difference when looking at a hardwood floor versus a LVP or LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile). The real knots and natural grains of wood floors cannot be mimicked when it comes to design. 

Antique Oak Wood Floors

hardwood floorsThere are many older homes on Long Island with oak and pine wood floors. Bayshore Wood Floors is known for beautifully and meticulously restoring old hardwood floors. It such a surprise when you pull up a carpet and see real hardwood floors. Sometimes you get incredibly lucky and find wide plank pine floors. It’s a beautiful wood floor product with restoration capabilities. 
Narrow wood floors or plank styles can also be restored, refinished, re-stained, and polished by Bayshore Wood Floors. Wide plank floors are trendy but there is a place for narrow wood flooring depending on your space. Solid wood floors and sizes are a personal preference for sure. Narrow plank floors seem to contract less or shift less in terms of installation. 2 1/4 inch hardwood plank floors can give small rooms are larger appearance.  
Whether you are installing a new authentic wood floor or restoring old hardwood, contact Bayshore Wood Floors for expert hardwood flooring advice. Bayshore Wood Floors installs new hardwood flooring and restores all types of residential and commercial floors.  

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Janka rating of Ash hardwood flooring?

Ash has a Janka hardness factor of 1320, making it softer than Hickory and Maple but harder than Red Oak. The Janka scale rates the relative hardness of wood species and is based on the force required to embed a steel ball into the wood.

Are there instructions for how to stain light ash hardwood floor?

When you purchase a stain for your Ash hardwood flooring, it should include specific instructions for application. In general, the stain must be applied to the floor before it is finished with a sealant like polyurethane. If the floor has already been sealed – that is, if you want to stain a floor that has already been finished – you will need to strip and sand the finish before you stain. While it’s possible to stain a floor on your own as a DIY project, hiring an experienced flooring professional will be likely to give you a more consistent and uniform look.

What are recommendations for how to clean solid ash wood floors?

As with any hardwood floor, vinegar and water works well for day-to-day cleaning. One or 2 ounces of white vinegar in 2 gallons of water is a good mix. The vinegar’s natural acidity strips away many contaminants and dirt from the floor, and vinegar is safe both for the floor and for the environment. For deeper cleaning, a product like LOBA Hardwood Floor Cleaner may be used.

How durable is Ash hardwood flooring?

Ash hardwood flooring is amazingly dense and durable, yet has a unique elasticity. Ash is an excellent choice for a floor that will last for years and that will be resistant to dents and wear.

Any suggestions for how to protect Ash hardwood flooring?

Here are a few suggestions for keeping Ash hardwood flooring looking like new.

  • A heavy-duty welcome mat can help to keep dirt and stones from scratching your floors.
  • Encouraging guests to take off their shoes will help to keep your Ash hardwood flooring pristine.
  • Protecting your floor from moisture with a bathmat, a mat at the kitchen sink or a protective mat by the back door can help to avoid water damage.
  • Keep humidity levels between 30% and 55% inside the home to prevent against excessive movement in your planks.
  • Trim your pets’ nails frequently or use runner rugs to protect your floors.
  • Use a touchup pen to address specific spots of wear.

What is ash wood flooring?

Ash hardwood flooring is a flooring surface made from ash, a hardwood species known for its durability and warm color tones that run from cream to light blonde to nutty brown hues.