If you are an individual who hosts a lot of events in your home, then please be cognizant of that fact when you are selecting any wood designer flooring. If you will have high traffic over the flooring you choose then you should be well informed about which materials will suit you best. There are several very thorough charts available on the internet that will provide you with more than adequate coaching.

Still, you should remember that the hardness values that are given in the charts are only to be used as a guide as to how well the product will perform and resist damage. The point is that wood floors are natural products and as such they will dent and scratch dependant on the amount of foot traffic, among other factors. So, while one type of wood might work for you appearance wise, there are additional issues to consider.