Black locust hardwood flooring is in a class of its own when it comes to the flooring that is balanced in beauty, durability and sustainability. Black Locust has been a known material in its centuries of use due to its high levels of strength and resistance to rot in its demanding outdoor and structural uses. It is now becoming popular as a high-end hardwood flooring among homeowners, architects and designers seeking a durable and environmentally-friendly product.

As a specialty manufacturer of Black Locust Lumber, we focus on environmentally friendly sourcing of the Black Locust products, which can meet the demands of the modern design and the real-life performance. Black Locust can be used indoors in an interior flooring project, or outdoors in exploring wood pavers, and will perform unsurpassingly without the use of chemicals.

What is Unique about Black Locust Hardwood Flooring?

Black Locust  hardwood flooring (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a hardwood that is native to North America and is among the most durable and hardwoods. It is sometimes said to be as strong and durable as tropical hardwoods such as ipe or teak, yet there is no environmental price of importing exotic species.

The black locust hardwood is naturally resistant to moisture, insects as well as decay. It is such that it does very well in busy places and unpredictable weather. Black Locust is a truly sustainable flooring surface, unlike most hardwoods, which need to be treated with chemicals to withstand adverse conditions, Black Locust will naturally create such a situation and therefore it is considered to be a sustainable surface.

Key benefits include:

• Hard and wear resistant.
• Rot resistance, insect resistance.
• Extensive maintenance with low maintenance.
• Cozy, luxurious grain of golden-brown colors.

An eco-friendly substitute of Treated and Exotic Woods.

Sustainability is not a choice anymore, it is a necessity. Black Locust is also a renewable, rapid growing hard wood, which grows at a faster rate than the slow growing tropical species. The hardwood flooring is selected as black locust so that a strain on deforestation in the rainforests is minimized and that the materials are also local.

The fact that Black Locust does not necessitate pressure treatment or harsh preservatives makes Black Locust safer in the internal environments and less damaging to the planet. This is an excellent option among the eco-friendly homeowners, green buildings, and LEED-oriented designs.

In Black Locust Lumber, we make sustainability the focus of our operations- in responsible harvesting, to exact milling.

Interior Flooring Design Versatility.

Black locust hardwood flooring is very versatile, which is one of its greatest strengths. It has a natural color that varies between light yellow and dark brown with lovely shades of golden brown as it ages and as it is exposed to light. The grain is generally straight with slight character so that it can fit both the modern and rustic interior.

Black Locust flooring can be used in:

• Living rooms and bedrooms
• Kitchens and dining areas
• Busy commercial areas.
• Farmhouse, industrial and contemporary designs.

When it is well finished, the black locust hardwood flooring may be smooth and refined or it may be textured to look more natural and hand-made.

Other than Indoors: Wood Pavers Outdoor Uses.

Black Locust is not only used in interiors. It is also applicable in wood pavers outdoor by virtue of its exquisite durability. These are patios, walkways, terraces, rooftops and garden paths where the strength and the weather resistance are of utmost importance.

Black Locust unlike many other wood types, which deteriorate easily when they are in the open air, it is very suitable in direct contact with the ground and in the open air. Locust Wood pavers on the ground are made of Black Locust and can withstand the structure when it is wet or in the state of freeze and thaw.

• Common outdoor uses include:
• Decking and boardwalks
• Lawns and garden decorations.
• Pool surrounds
• Business malls and pedestrian areas.

Such a two-in-one feature contributes to Black Locust becoming a smart investment when it comes to integrative design of the indoors and outdoors.

Minimal Operation, Long-term Value.

One more aspect why homeowners and professionals adopt black locust hardwood flooring is because of its low maintenance. It will last dozens of years with basic care, i.e. regular sweeping and occasional refinishing. It can be allowed to weather out of doors to a silvery gray or it can be coated with natural oils to retain its original color.

Black Locust has a better payback in the long term compared to composite or treated wood. It is durable thus reducing the cost of replacement, and its classic look increases property value.

Why Black Locust Lumber?

Black Locust Lumber is committed to the value provision of Black Locust product in flooring, decking, and wood paver outdoor solutions. We mill, grade, and make our materials to the utmost performance and beauty standards.

What sets us apart:

• Experience in sourcing and milling Black Locust.
• Regular quality/dimensional stability.
• Wood products that are eco-friendly and free of chemicals.
• Residential and commercial project solutions.

We can be sure that regardless of the warm interior floor design or the tough outdoors area, our team will give you the best Black Locust will offer.

Final Thoughts

The decision to use black locust hardwood flooring is not just a design, it is an investment in durability, sustainability and natural beauty. With the classy interiors and the durable durability of the wood pavers that are used outdoors, Black Locust demonstrates that nature will always be better.

In need of a hardwood that passes the test of time and one that is in line with values of environmental responsibility, Black Locust Lumber is your reliable partner. Discover the power, elegance and adaptability of Black Locust--and construct with certainty.