Hickory

Hardness: 7.8 Stability: Average

If you are looking for a really hard wood, look no further than Hickory. The hardest of the domestic flooring woods, harder even than oaks, Hickory is an extremely durable floor that is also very pretty to look at. It is basically a light colored wood that has dark and light streaks running through it, so don’t expect it to be all one color. Actually the color variance is what gives Hickory its unique look. Not a wood that takes stain very well, but why stain it? For a farmhouse or cabin look Hickory is a must see.