Mahogany Hardwood Floors – Pros and Cons
In times past, before this wood was used for flooring, it was used especially to make canoes in Central and South America and the Caribbean region. It has also been used to make boats, yachts, furniture, musical instruments, and doors. Now it is a popular hardwood floor. Mahogany wood is known for its longevity and hardness. The reddish-brown color of mahogany hardwood floors exudes warmth and can go with any style or type of furniture. Using this type of hardwood flooring can create a rustic or classic look for your home.
Advantages of using mahogany hardwood floors
• It is harder than any other hardwood such as pine or oak. For example, this floor is about 28 percent more stable and 70 percent stronger than oak. It is scratch and water resistant because there are no pockets or groves in the wood along with the hardness.
• Mahogany floorboards are typically cut from quarter cut logs. This helps ensure its durability. There is less chance of these planks bending due to heat due to their strength.
• There is a uniform grain texture, which in turn gives the floor beautiful patterns that go with all types of furniture.
• Absorbs sunlight so it doesn’t fade easily
• The soil has many color variations ranging from orange to dark brown. The tint that is most consistent is the one that is reddish brown. With this wide range of colors it gives the owner different combinations of furniture and flooring to choose from.
Cons of using mahogany hardwood floors
• Due to its roughness, it can be difficult to sand, shape and cut, affecting the workability of the wood. When using mahogany wood for a new flooring installation, it is recommended that you hire a professional wood flooring company to cut and install the flooring. It will be faster and the installation more orderly.
• Although mahogany floors absorb sunlight, over time the wood will darken and have a richer looking color. It’s a good idea to get mahogany flooring in a light color, which will darken over time.
• Being a dark colored wood, it will show more pet hair, paw prints, dust and other debris more easily, so you will need to sweep or dust mop at least every day.
• When comparing mahogany flooring to other hardwood flooring, it is more expensive. The cost can be approximately thirty dollars per foot for each board due to the rarity of the wood and its durability.