Hardwood Floor Hardness Index. The 34-inch thick is a solid piece of hardwood floor that you might typically think of for hardwood floors. The Janka rating is given in pounds-force lbf by measuring how much force is needed to imbed a standard sized steel ball halfway into the wood.
142 rows The Janka scale is used to determine the relative hardness of particular domestic or exotic. Each wood species is listed in alphabetical order in each chart. Schenck Company is pleased to provide you with this valuable resource to assist you with your decision.
The Janka or side hardness test measures the force required to embed a444 inch steel ball to half its diameter in wood.
This is one of the best measures of the ability of wood species to withstand denting and wear. The main element that influences hardwood floor hardness is the hardness of the wood species itself. Testing is done on samples not on actual flooring. Flooring manufacturers use this rating to predict a floorings ability to withstand denting and wear.
