The Janka rating is a measure
of the amount of force required to push a .444" diameter
steel ball half way into a piece of wood. It basically measures
a wood's resistance to denting. The higher the number, the
greater its resistance to denting.
Northern Red Oak, which has
a Janka rating of 1290, is the industry benchmark for comparing
the relative hardness of different wood species. Oak is
the most common wood flooring species. Generally, exotic
species such as Brazilian Cherry, are denser than domestics
like maple and oak.
Although hardwood flooring is durable
enough to withstand normal use, it can dent with a hard
enough impact. Fortunately, the natural beauty of wood floors
can easily be restored by sanding and refinishing the flooring.
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