Cherry's subtle, almost unseen grain and forever deepening red patina bring an unmatched beauty to both formal and casual settings. The inviting warmth that a Cherry hardwood floor adds to your home is enhanced with age.
Appearance
COLOR: Heartwood is light to dark reddish brown, lustrous; sapwood is light brown to pale with a light pinkish tone. Some flooring manufacturers steam lumber to bleed the darker heartwood color into the sapwood, resulting in a more uniform color.
GRAIN: Fine, frequently wavy, uniform texture. Distinctive, flake pattern on true quarter sawn surfaces. Texture is satiny, with some gum pockets.
Properties
HARDNESS (JANKA): Below average
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY: Above average
DURABILITY: Strong, moderately hard; excellent shock resistance.