Janka Scale
The Janka hardness test is a measurement of the force necessary to embed a .444-inch
steel ball to half its diameter in wood. It is the industry standard for gauging the
ability of various species to tolerate denting and normal wear, as well as being a good
indication of the effort required to either nail or saw the particular wood.
“The Janka hardness of a particular wood is a good
indicator of its resistance to wear and denting”
Please note that this is just a partial list containing some of the most popular choices
in wood flooring as well as some of the more exotic species we carry.
