"I highly recommend Monteros Hardwood Flooring. They refinished the hardwood floors at our Redlands home and they look new and we are extremely happy with the results. Javier communicated regularly throughout the project. His team is professional, efficient and very prompt and the work was finished in a timely manner. We are very pleased with the results and we highly recommend them."
Hickory Hardwood Flooring
The toughest commonly-installed domestic hardwood. Dramatic grain, deep color variation, lasts forever.
Hickory is for homeowners who want maximum durability and big visual character. About 10% of our hardwood installs.
Why pick hickory
- Hardness. Janka 1820 - 41% harder than red oak, 33% harder than white oak. Resists dents from dropped objects and pet activity.
- Color variation. Each plank has a wide range from creamy sapwood to dark walnut-toned heartwood. Dramatic.
- Grain. Pronounced, often with visible knots and mineral streaks. Rustic, character-rich.
Where it fits best
- Entryways and high-traffic homes - the hardness pays off.
- Mountain or rustic interiors - character grain matches the aesthetic.
- Cabin-style or craftsman homes - feels right.
Where to think twice
- Modern minimalist interiors - character grain may feel busy.
- Spaces where uniform color matters - the natural variation can't be controlled.
- Tight budgets - hickory runs $11 – $16 per sq ft installed, similar to white oak.
Maintenance notes
Same as oak - hardwood-specific cleaner only, felt pads under furniture, humidity in the 35 – 50% band. The hardness means scratches that would mar oak often don't register on hickory.
See hickory samples at your free in-home estimate.
Solid and engineered hardwood floors installed by craftsmen with 20+ years on Inland Empire homes.
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