Janka Hardness Scale for Wood Flooring Species
The Janka hardness test is a measurement of the force necessary to
embed a .444-inch steel ball to half its diameter in wood. It is the
industry standard for gauging the ability of various species to tolerate
denting and normal wear, as well as being a good indication of the
effort required to either nail or saw the particular wood.
Please note that this is just a partial list containing some of the most
popular choices in wood flooring as well as some of the more exotic
species we carry.
For a detailed description of a particular species, click on its name to
view a wood flooring specification page on that type of wood.