The Very Best of Hardwoods:
Domestic, Exotic, Solid & Engineered

Nothing can add warmth and beauty to a home better than natural hardwood floors from Mercer Floor & Home. At Mercer you will find classics such as oak, pine, maple all the way to exotics such as bamboo, cork, cherry and teak. With cuts and finishes ranging from hand scraped rustics to polished piano finish, the right look for your home can be found in one of our Designer Showrooms. Mercer hardwood floors may become the backdrop to accentuate the beauty in your personal design or be a foundation from which your house becomes a home.Contact your personal Design Professional today to see our exclusive lines and collections.

"I want you to know that I am very pleased with the work that Jeff and Tom did at my house. They were professional from the time they arrived at my front door and throughout the job. They were friendly, courteous, and diligent workers. The wood flooring in my living room looks great. I am very happy with the Mercer Team and am looking forward to the carpeting phase on October 15th!" ~ Courtney & Mike Dunn

The Great Debate:
Solid vs. Engineered

Solid Hardwood:

Solid wood flooring is 100% hardwood milled from lumber. As a natural material, hardwood reacts to changes in its setting, like moisture and extreme temperatures, which cause solid wood to shrink or expand. All solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished if needed over the years. Solid hardwood is not recommended for installation below ground level or in bathrooms.

Engineered Hardwood:

Engineered wood flooring is built up of layers of wood. It consists of three to ten layers, called plies, that are glued together. This multi-ply structure gives engineered wood superior stability, greater than solid wood, which reduces concerns associated with shrinking and expanding when temperature and humidity change. Engineered wood can be installed below ground level making it a great choice for finished basements.

Prefinished vs. Site-Finished Hardwood:

All Armstrong hardwood flooring comes pre-finished for a no fuss, no muss installation. There's no dust from sanding, no fumes from chemicals, no waiting for the finish to dry. These floors are
warranted to last longer than site-finished floors–typically 5 to 35 years, for residential use versus
3 to 5 years. This is because factory applied urethane finishes are much tougher and longer lasting
than site-applied finishes. If you like the look of site-finished flooring, but want the durability of
prefinished flooring, choose a product with a square end and edge.

Learn how to maintain your Hardwood Floors!

Hardwood Species

Variances by species are as fascinating as they are beautiful, from the pronounced grain of oak and the more understated, clean look of maple. Exotics like lapacho, tigerwood and Brazilian cherry are striking and distinctive. They vary in hardness, which translates into durability. Consider oak, maple, ash or Brazilian cherry for the greatest durability.

	Oak Oak is highly resistant to water, rotting, and pests. It has a warm appearance, and can be stained to match many color schemes. Please note that there are over 200 subspecies with slight variations in colors and grains.		Pine This wood from North America has great character with its occasional blue-black sap marks and yellow coloring that darkens to a rich amber with age.
	Ash Ash is an extremely hard wood, with a coarse texture and straight grain. Two kinds of Ash are available: White Ash, which is an alternative to Oak and lower grade subspecies, which resemble hickory. Ash can vary greatly in grain.		Hickory Hickory can vary dramatically in its graining from straight grain to curvy, mottled grain. It also varies in color from white to reddish-brown, depending on the part of the tree used.
	Maple Maple is a popular choice for museums, schools, and ballrooms. It withstands traffic well, and has a bright, clean look. The wood is hard and heavy with good strength properties, in particular its high resistance to abrasion and wear.		Merbau Merbau originates from Southeast Asia and is highly resistant to termites. With its variable color containing an orange tint and high character, Merbau is a very warm looking wood.
	Cherry Cherry has an extremely warm appearance, with a slight pink tint and large color variation. It has been used for centuries to create fine furniture.		Birch Birch is a softer wood, with a beautiful pale reddish tone. It is tight-grained and finely textured. Please note that boards can vary greatly in color and grain.
	Brazilian Cherry This is a beautiful wood full of character with a russet coloring usually marked with dark streaks.		Tiger Wood Tigerwood is a unique and bold wood with bold striping and coloring. Colors for Tiger wood range from golden yellows to neutral and rich browns, tending to deepen over time.