Basics of Brazilian Cherry Hardwoods

Brazilian cherry wood floors are like fine wine - theyand engineered exotic hardwoods, and offers several
age gracefully, with shades of tan evolving into aselections of Brazilian cherry. For solids, Mohawk
deep red after years of exposure to sunlight andoffers three different options for Brazilian Cherry
other elements. These exotic hard wood floors havewood floors - Bahia Bingham Brazilian Cherry in 3ΒΌ
become one of the most popular choices forinches, Bahia Cherry in 4-inch and in 5-inch planks. All
homeowners who crave something majestic andof Mohawk's cherry floors come with an extensive
worldly for their homes.25-year warranty.
Cherry hard wood floors are very durable and highlyIn addition to hardwood flooring, cherry wood is an
resistant to scuff marks. The specie's deep reddishexcellent choice for home accents and furniture, as
hue adds an elegant touch to any home, whilementioned earlier. It's a soft wood, which makes it
providing a warm ambience to each and every room.perfect for carving accents into chairs and china
It's an elegance that characterized luxury Europeancabinets or beveling edges of wooden floors.
furniture in the 18th century, making cherry wood,With flooring and even furniture, cherry wood
also known as "fruitwood" a luxury hard wood specie.responds well to a variety of finishes. You can opt to
Solid cherry floors, like other wood floor species, willkeep it natural with a shiny or matte protective coat,
contract and expand with temperature and humidityor enhance the deep reddish hues that occur
changes. Just like maple and pine, it cannot withstandnaturally with staining and antiquing.
temperatures of 80 degrees or higher. It's importantWhen purchasing any type of hardwood floor,
you consider the environment you live in whenespecially exotics, it's best to consult with a
purchasing a hardwood floor.professional hardwood installation specialist. A licensed
Luckily for homeowners who live in hotter climates,and insured expert who is familiar with a specific
and even ones who don't, there are plenty of cherryproduct like can make sure your home fits the
wood floors manufactured - both solid floors andnecessary requirements, and ensure your exotic
engineered floors.hardwood floor is installed properly.
Mohawk Hardwood Flooring makes a line of both solid