The Economics of Tigerwood Flooring Installation
Tigerwood is an exotic hardwood used primarily for flooring. It is generally one of three species; Goncalo Alves, Brazilian Koa, or Muiracatiara. What makes this hardwood unique is its dark color and distinctive striping, reminiscent of tiger stripes. The rich color of Tigerwood makes it much more stunning than traditional hardwoods such as oak. It is beautiful without being as hard as some of the other exotic woods, making it easier to work with and more economical. Engineered Tigerwood flooring can be glued, tacked or floated, making it an ideal wood plank flooring in many places in the home. Its durability and natural resistance to rot, also makes it an ideal decking material.
Small rooms can accommodate this highly prized flooring with the careful use of narrower wood strips. Because of the dark color and distinctive grain, care should be used in smaller rooms or rooms that may require less striking, or muted flooring. The dark color can make small rooms appear smaller and the rich appearance can clash or compete with other styles or décor. This type of exotic hardwood flooring will bring a bold accent to a room of its own accord.
While hardwood floors are not as easy to care for and maintain as tile floors, many realtors have stated that hardwood flooring makes a home more sell-able, and homes with exotic hardwoods sell even faster. Hardwood floors make a home appear sturdier, warmer and more welcoming than homes with tile or large carpeted areas.
Hardwood such as oak flooring has been the most common flooring in traditional and country home styles. The more exotic wood floors are well suited to many other styles and decors, but their extreme hardness makes them heavier and harder to work with. Because it is easier to work with and weighs less, Tigerwood flooring installation is economical while still maintaining the rich colors and grains of exotic wood plank flooring.
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