Oak is by far the most popular type of wood flooring because it provides a good balance of durability, color range and reasonable costs.

Zebra Wood This is probably the most expensive hardwood floors in the world. It is an exotic wood with an appearance that resembles the striping of a zebra. The zebra wood was a favorite choice among the rich – it was used inside luxury cars such as Mercedes Benz, but also in Prada's flagship store in Manhattan.

The leading brands in the pre-finished solid hardwood flooring industry are Anderson Tuftex, Bruce, Carlisle, Homerwood, Kentwood, Lauzon, Mirage, Mohawk, Mullican, Shaw Floors, Somerset and Kentwood.

Prime grade or AB-grade wood flooring is the highest quality of hardwood flooring that you can find. The wood in this grade has been carefully selected, and it features a minimal amount of natural defects like knots, sapwood, and grain irregularities.