Ralph's Hardwood Floors
A Rich Tradition of Beautiful Results
Continuing the Rich Tradition of Hardwood Floors
Serving Northeast and Central Wisconsin since 1965
Wood Types
We have a nearly endless selection of choices when it comes to the ideal hardwood floor for your home. Here are a few of the wood types that are available from Ralph's Hardwood Floor Company. Click on a wood type below for more information.
- American Walnut (Black)
- Heartwood ranges from a deep, rich dark brown to a purplish black. Sapwood is nearly white to tan. Difference between heartwood and sapwood color is great. The grain is mostly straight and open, but some boards have a burled or curly grain.
- Domestic Cherry
- Heartwood is light to dark, reddish brown, lustrous; sapwood is light brown to pale with light pinkish tone.
- Brazilian Cherry
- Sap wood is gray-white; heartwood is salmon red to orange brown when fresh. Often marked with dark streaks.
- Hickory/Pecan
- Heartwood is tan or reddish brown with dark brown stripes; sapwood is white or creamy white with pinkish tones. Pecan and Hickory are traditionally mixed by flooring mills.
- Maple (Sugar/Hard)
- Heartwood is creamy white to light reddish brown; sapwood is pale to creamy white.
- Red Birch
- Sapwood is creamy yellow or pale white; heartwood is light reddish brown tinged with red. There will be occasional curly grain or wavy figure in some boards. Boards are selected from the heart of the yellow birch tree.
- Red Oak
- Heartwood and sapwood are similar, with sapwood lighter in color; most pieces have a reddish tone. The floor is more red and lighter than white oak. Ralph's uses a northern oak which has a more uniform color and grain than southern or Appalachian oak.
- White Oak
- Heartwood is light brown, some boards may have a pinkish tint or a slight grayish cast. Sapwood is white to cream. White oak is slightly darker and grayer than red oak.
- Ash
- Heartwood is light tan to dark brown; sapwood is creamy white. The grain is more bold than oak.
From real wood traditions to the best of the newest trends, each floor we create is a unique reflection of the customer who requests it. We offer an outstanding variety of styles, wood, stains and finishes sure to suit any decor.