Not all woods are created equal, however, when it comes to durability. Which wood flooring is best for high traffic areas? Indianapolis wood flooring store, Kermans has some recommendations.
Janka Rating System

- Maple: 1450
- White Oak: 1360
- Walnut: 1010
Wood flooring finish options
The most common type of wood floor finish is surface finishing. After staining the wood a top layer of polyurethane or varnish adds a protective, durable coating. This finish is easy to maintain and increases the wear resistance of your hardwood floor.Penetrating finishes soak into the wood to form a protective seal. When done in a factory setting, these finishes are the most durable on the market and can even include abrasion-resistant qualities.
Types of wood flooring
The final factor in determining the durability and ability to withstand wear and tear is the type of wood flooring:- Solid hardwood flooring: each piece is made from a single piece of wood and nothing else
- Engineered wood flooring: made from several layers of woods glued together to form a plank. Layers of veneers can be stacked with the wood but the top layer is natural hardwood.
- Laminate wood flooring: made in a similar way to engineered wood, the key difference is that the top layer is a laminated veneer which typically provides more wear resistance than natural wood.
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Which wood flooring is right for you?
The flooring experts at Kermans will listen to you describe your setting and then be able to recommend the species, finish and type of wood flooring that best meets your needs. There are many variables to wood flooring but they all add up to a beautiful, long-lasting floor.Schedule a free flooring consultation »