While technically softwood, pine hardwood flooring remains a popular and environmentally sustainable choice in today’s market.
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Do you think of pine wood when you imagine beautiful, resilient hardwood floors or have you only ever associated it with broad forests and the holiday season? Either way, you may be pleasantly surprised to see an endless array of gorgeous pine flooring options available today. What once served as a standard floor for American colonists remains a popular and environmentally sustainable choice on today’s market.
Though we talk about pine as a species available in hardwood flooring, it's actually a softwood. But don’t let that term fool you—pine planks are still incredibly durable. Your daily routine, energetic kids, rambunctious pets, and occasional role as dinner party host will beautifully wear your pine flooring over time, creating a unique patina as the wood slowly distresses.
How can pine wood flooring add to your design aesthetic? You've likely seen wide plank pine flooring in magazines, movies, and friends' homes, and you may have noticed that fewer seams deliver an illusion of space in smaller rooms. Whether you're leaning toward standard width or wider, the plank color can vary from light yellow to rich brown with two grain variations:
Is pine hardwood flooring the best choice for your home? As you think through the various hardwood options before you, it can be helpful to compare the pros and cons of each of your top contenders.
Pine wood floors excel in a few categories, including:
A couple of considerations include:
Luckily, pine hardwood floors can be stripped and refinished when you're ready for a like-new look, although we do recommend that this detail-oriented project is handled by a professional.
Based on how many historic buildings still boast old pine floors, you'd be correct to assume that pine hardwood flooring is incredibly durable. As a softwood variety, it's not as dense as hardwood species, but that doesn't mean it can't withstand the daily routine of your home. Keep in mind, though, that pine wood flooring doesn't excel in areas with high moisture, like bathrooms and basements. Engineered pine floors are optimal if you want the look of pine in spots where water and humidity are present.
Though hardwood floors can last a very long time, even in the most chaotic homes, they still require a little attention. The best thing you can do to keep your wide pine flooring in tip-top shape is to get into the habit of weekly sweeping or vacuuming. Removing any debris, dust, and dirt that's accumulated over the week will help ensure you don't get superficial scratches and scrapes.
When your little pup has an accident or your teenager accidentally knocks over their cereal bowl in a rush to leave, make a point to clean up the liquid quickly. And as always, follow the manufacturer's guidance to ensure you keep your warranty intact.
Whether you end up going with wide plank pine flooring, knotty pine flooring, or something else entirely, your next step will be installation. Though the process may seem easy enough to handle yourself, we suggest you resist the urge. Professional installers will not only save you time and energy, but they will also ensure the job is done properly and according to warranty standards.
You also don't want to compromise the longevity of your new flooring investment. Though pine hardwood flooring generally lasts several decades, the choices you make will influence their ultimate lifespan. To get the most from your pine wood flooring, you want:
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