Which type of wood is the best for solid wood flooring?

The best choice of wood for solid wood flooring requires comprehensive consideration of budget, usage environment, and decoration style. Different woods have their own advantages and disadvantages. ‌
The following scenarios are recommended:
1、 High end durable type (with sufficient budget)
Teak wood
Known as the "King of Ten Thousand Trees", it has moisture-proof, insect proof, corrosion-resistant characteristics, excellent stability, and performs well in underfloor heating environments. Oil stains will gradually fade and become more colorful when exposed to sunlight. The disadvantage is that it is expensive (3000-10000 yuan/square meter) and there are many counterfeit products in the market.
Pear wood
The mountain shaped texture is unique, with strong stability and not easy to dry and crack. It has excellent anti-corrosion and anti moth performance, suitable for laying in halls over 40 square meters, and has a grand visual effect.
2、 Cost effective balanced type (for daily household use)
Oak (oak)
Advantages: Beautiful mountain shaped wood grain, solid and stable texture, wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant, suitable for underfloor heating environment. Moderate price, suitable for European/Chinese style.
Disadvantages: It is necessary to choose products that are thoroughly dehydrated to avoid deformation and cracking; Pay attention to distinguishing between oak and rubberwood, as the latter has poorer performance.
Circular beans
African hardwood, resistant to corrosion and wear, with stability comparable to that of teak. Its color ranges from yellow brown to dark brown, and the oily material is suitable for high-end flooring. Its cost-effectiveness is higher than that of teak.
3、 Special Needs Adaptation Type
Priority selection of materials for underfloor heating environment
Oak and round beans have the best stability, while longan is not recommended due to thermal expansion and contraction issues.
Chinese/Classical Style
Two winged beans (dragon phoenix sandalwood): The reddish brown color and dragon phoenix texture symbolize auspiciousness, but have poor stability and should be used with caution in the north.
Red sandalwood: The wood is hard and elastic, with low shrinkage, suitable for spaces within 20 square meters.
4、 Common problems to avoid pitfalls
Counterfeit wood: There are situations in the market where rubber wood is impersonated by oak, and other woods are impersonated by teak. It is recommended to choose authoritative brands and request testing reports.
Maintenance points: Soft woods such as white wax wood and birch wood should be avoided from being scratched by heavy objects; Cherry wood and maple wood need to be moisture-proof.
Note: Price data refers to the market situation in 2025, and actual prices are subject to local quotations.