Mahogany equals beauty, elegance, and luxury. It conveys the appearance of opulence. What is a better way to incorporate this great hardwood, then with exotic hardwood flooring? At Bellini Mastercraft, we have the best mahogany hardwood floors and also solid mahogany doors. Located in Florida, we have the perfect style to match your home and really bring out the maximum potential.
Is It Real?
Mahogany is the best choice for flooring because of the classy look and durability that often improves with age. While it may be more expensive than typical wood flooring choices, it is often the first choice for buyers. It is important to know what you are getting because not all hardwoods that have mahogany in their name are genuine mahogany. This is where we come in! We also offer perfect solid mahogany doors to compliment your new flooring.
Genuine Mahogany Hardwood Floors
When purchasing and selecting the perfect hardwood floors for your home to be aware of the different names they have. This hardwood is naturally resistant to decay caused by both insects and water. It is tightly grained and usually naturally free of imperfections, such as air pockets. This means it is less likely to crack in the future.
Ever heard of Santos Mahogany? Do not be fooled. It is not genuine mahogany. This is used as an alternative to true mahogany. Other types with similar qualities are Honduran Mahogany and African Mahogany.
Durability and Hardness
The best quality involving red mahogany is it is very hard and durable. It has a Janka rating or 2697. The Janka rating system represents the amount of force needed to drive a .44-inch ball .22 of an inch, or halfway into the wood.
Different Types of Flooring Available
There are three different types of mahogany floorboards. These types include a solid hardwood, strips, and engineered flooring. Depending on your chosen method of installations and environment determines what style is right for you.
Solid hardwood flooring is, as the name implies, a floorboard that is wholly comprised of the actual wood variety chosen. The benefits of solid hardwood flooring are its durability and long life. It can be sanded down and refinished many times over the years.
Hardwood flooring that comes in strips is usually three inches or less in width, whereas solid hardwood flooring usually comes in planks that are around five inches in width. Strips have the same properties as the planks; it is just that they are thinner. This is the original way that hardwood flooring was manufactured.
You also can choose from unfinished and pre-finished mahogany floorboards. The different variety of finishes available range from a smooth finish to a more textured look with a hand scraped finish. Different looks can come from this beautiful exotic wood depending upon your preferences.
Contact Us Today
We have the perfect mahogany hardwood floors that will get your neighbors jealous. Here at Bellini Mastercraft, we are professionals when it comes to all things mahogany. We have everything you need. Our solid mahogany doors will give your newly floored bedroom that extra pizzazz it lacks. When it comes in high quality and custom-made mahogany, Bellini Mastercraft is the company to call. Contact us today in Florida, for more information on how we can take care of you.