Walnut hardwood floors are often durable and offer a classic beauty to living rooms and bedrooms. Frankly speaking, this type of flooring is difficult to install. It is not possible for homeowners to install such flooring on their own. To save time, it is always advisable to seek professional help.

In this article, I will focus more on 2 main types of walnut flooring i.e. Brazilian Walnut and American Black Walnut. Brazilian walnut wood is also known as Ipe wood. You can find this type of wood in different colors, such as olive, chocolate brown, and black. American black walnut lumber is commonly known as North American walnut. It is heavy and strong. Many local woodworkers love using this hardwood because it tends to have more swirls, curls, and color variations.

In fact, both floors share some common features. Both are easy to clean and floors can be maintained by regular sweeping. They will not lose their finish by scrubbing. However, they can warp from excessive exposure to moisture. Therefore, homeowners are not recommended to use walnut flooring for their kitchens and bathrooms. The cost of repair will be high.

Let us see the real differences between these 2 types of flooring.

Although most walnut hardwood floors are highly resistant to bugs, fungus, dents, scratches, and other environmental damage, if you really do the proper comparisons, you’ll discover the obvious differences. Brazilian walnut flooring has been proven to be more durable when compared to American black. The durability of hardwood floors is measured based on hardness. According to the Janka hardness scale, the Brazil nut is at the top of the list. This wood can last up to 100 years if properly maintained.

The cost of getting an American black walnut hardwood floor is always lower than the cost of getting a Brazilian floor. For example, you can get American Black with a thickness of 3 inches at the price of $5.20. However, it is not possible for you to get Brazilian products at the same price. You need to pay around $7.45 to get one. The difference in price is mainly due to the cost of importing the wood from Brazil.

Knowing the real differences of the two, I think you can make a better decision based on your own requirements and preferences.