American Black Cherry Wood Flooring
Colour: a red/brown coloured timber that darkens with age.
Strength: fairly strong
Texture: fine & even
Hardness: not very hard (Brinell Score of 2.8)
Durability: moderate
Stability: stable
Sustainability: certified boards are readily available.
What you see is not what you always get with Cherry. The colour of this wood will darken dramatically with age due to oxidation (much like Jatoba), but It will also fade in colour if exposed to sunlight. It has a beautiful grain, is popular with furniture and cabinet makers due to its tight grain and ease of cutting and working with, and makes a dramatic looking floor. This is not a particularly tough wood, and will mark and dent quite easily, but it will make a wonderful looking floor, particularly in elegant homes and apartments.
Shown here: Cherry, Nature finish

