Solid hardwood floors boast lifespans over 100 years ... Durability: Cherry dents easily at a 950 on the Janka scale (which measures relative hardness of particular wood species), so limit ...

Since floors literally get stomped on, you want them made from a wood that's pretty darn hard, preferably 1,000 or higher on the Janka scale. Read more: 10 Ways To Bring Old Hardwood Floors Back ...