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ABCs of
Hardwood Flooring
Wood Species
Advantages of
Hardwood Flooring
Floor Types
Recognizing Quality
Glossary
12 Different Wood Species
for Décor That Is Distinctively Yours
Learn more about the origin, size, characteristics, and hardness of Mirage wood species, and most importantly, the look they bring to your home. Discover a host of useful information to ensure you enjoy many years of satisfaction with your décor.

Domestic and exotic species—which one will beautify your home?

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 Ash 1320
Hard Maple 1450
Sapele 1500
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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