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Do all hardwood species and wood floors have the same hardness factor?

April 26, 2017Factor hardwood species wood floors

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Do all hardwood species and wood floors have the same hardness factor?

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A.No. The wood industries Janka Hardness Rating represents the resistance of wood to denting, marring, and wear. The higher the number, the harder the species, the more resistant it is. However, all hardwood floors will dent, mar and wear under various conditions. Red Oak is 1290, Brazilian Cherry is 2890, and Brazilian Walnut is 3680, just to name a few. Back to the top… Q.