Hardwood Trends For 2010 - Lean Towards Texture

The popularity of textured hardwood floors is at anIf you prefer something solid instead of engineered,
all-time high. People want their rooms and homes tothe Jakarta collection of exotics is quite lovely, with
have character, with details that suggest aBrazilian Cherry, Brazilian Teak, Eucalyptus,
"gently-worn" floor. This demand has hardwoodTigerwood, and Tauari species. Part of Mohawk's
flooring manufacturers such as Mohawk creatingRarity line, Jakarta's woods are 3/8ths in thickness
more and more solid and engineered hardwoods withwith three-inch kissed edges and ends.
hand-scraped and distressed finishes.Tigerwood Natural and Eucalyptus Natural both have
When it comes to textured hardwoods, it's thean awe-inspiring twist of light and dark brown colors,
details that count. Mohawk Hardwood Flooringwith Eucalyptus taking on blueish tints of brown, and
launched its Zanzibar collection to meet the demandTigerwood a golden brown cast. Both are currently
for time-worn wood look, with rave reviews fromon sale at $4.84 per square foot.
consumers because of its dazzling look, and alsoAnother popular item that has a "wow" factor when
because the engineered floor is made fromit comes to texture is Mohawk's Santa Barbara
earth-friendly reclaimed wood.collection, an engineered maple wood hand scraped
For Zanzibar, Mohawk went to the ends of the earthand beveled with unique patterns and colors. Folks
- literally, taking woods from old Asian temples,who prefer rich browns will enjoy Latte Oak, Light
American barns, and mills to create this truly stunningAmber Maple, Dark Auburn Maple, and Cognac
collection. Zanzibar is available with a half-inchHickory. As with all hardwoods, be sure to ask for a
thickness and in five-inch planks. It can be installedsample from a hardwood flooring specialist before
with glue, staples, nails, or floating.making your selection.