Laxmi LumberIndustries · Est. 1938

Application guide

Wood for Flooring

Flooring demands hardness (dent resistance) and stability. Here is how our species rank for floors, indoors and out.

In short

The best flooring timbers are hard and dimensionally stable: white oak and ash for interiors, teak for premium and damp-prone areas, and Ipe for outdoor decks. Engineered boards add stability over underfloor heating.

Recommended wood species

White oak timber with prominent straight grain and pale tan colour

White Oak

Hardwood

Quercus alba

White oak (Quercus alba) is a strong, dense hardwood with a pale tan colour and prominent straight grain. Its closed (tyloses-filled) pores make it water-resistant, so it is favoured for flooring, furniture, cabinetry and cooperage.

Janka: 1,350 lbf

Burma teak timber with characteristic golden-brown straight grain

Burma Teak

Hardwood

Tectona grandis

Burma teak (Tectona grandis) is a premium tropical hardwood from Myanmar, prized for its golden-brown colour, exceptional natural oil content and outstanding resistance to rot, water and insects — the benchmark teak for marine, outdoor and luxury interior work.

Janka: 1,070 lbf

European ash timber with pale cream colour and bold straight grain

European Ash

Hardwood

Fraxinus excelsior

European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is a tough, elastic pale hardwood with a bold straight grain, exceptional shock resistance and excellent steam-bending properties — used for furniture, joinery, tool handles and sports equipment.

Janka: 1,480 lbf

Ipe decking boards with dense dark olive-brown grain

Ipe

Hardwood

Handroanthus spp.

Ipe (Handroanthus spp.) is an extremely dense, hard and durable South American hardwood — one of the toughest decking timbers in the world, with a Class A fire rating and a service life of 25+ years outdoors even without preservatives.

Janka: 3,510 lbf

Recommended products

Warm wooden flooring in an interior

Wooden Flooring (Supply & Service)

We supply and install solid and engineered wooden flooring in hardwoods such as teak, oak and ash — combining material supply with professional fitting for residential and commercial spaces.

Key considerations

  • Higher Janka = more dent resistance: oak (1,350) and ash (1,480) excel indoors.
  • Engineered boards are more stable over concrete and underfloor heating.
  • For outdoor decks choose teak or Ipe for weather resistance.

FAQ

What is the best wood for flooring in India's climate?

White oak and teak perform well across India's humidity swings. Teak's natural oils suit damp and coastal areas, while engineered oak boards add stability where humidity varies seasonally.

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