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ABCs of
Hardwood Flooring
Wood Species
Floor Types
Installation
Recognizing Quality
Glossary
13 different wood species
to create décors that really shine
Learn more about the origin, size, characteristics, and hardness of Mirage wood species, and most importantly, the look they bring to the rooms you design. Discover a host of useful information to help you pick personalized décors that provide years of satisfaction.

Domestic and exotic species — which ones will you choose to create the perfect ambiance in your projects?

Mirage floors are in compliance with the Lacey Act, which protects against illegal forest practices.
Table of hardness of wood species

*Values are given in pounds. The higher the number, the harder the wood.


Red Oak 1290
White Oak 1360
Hard Maple 1450
Sapele 1500
Hickory 1820
Tigerwood 2160


The Janka hardness test measures the force required to embed a 0.444 inch steel ball into wood. This test is also used to determine the degree of difficulty in sawing and nailing. Red Oak is the reference species for comparing wood hardness.

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