Walnut Stairs and Engineered Floors for New Build- Wearability??

Hi,

I am interested in installing walnut stairs and 1 engineered floor in my new build.

I just want to enquire about its wearability? A few people have warned me against walnut as when it scratches (e.g., stone on your shoe), it comes up as a very visible white scratch.

I really would like to go with the walnut as I am not a fan of having oak everywhere in the house but at the same time I dont want to regret it.

Any advice would be appreciated.

hi BMD,
Walnut is a soft Hardwood(yes, i know) and can dent easily.
Stilletto heels are a nono for walnut. If you have your heart set on it.Buy a clear wax stick and rub it in to any scratch and it will virtually disappear.

you cannot beat is for its elegant looks though...

Have a look at a wood called Jatoba.

Its a lovely dark rich colour, a little like walnut and it very hardwearing.
It is harder than oak.

A friend of mine had jatoba floors for 5 years and they looked brand new.


Have a look at the official rating for the hardness of wood floors, to help you decide on a wood.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janka_hardness_test

Have a good look at what people have done in the past.
If you want to do something different, try to see current examples of it in action.

ONQ.

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