What is smooth flooring?
Smooth hardwood flooring offers a classic, timeless look that has been used in homes and buildings for hundreds of years. Each smooth plank highlights the natural character and grain of the wood species without added hand-scraping or wire-brushed texture. Available in a variety of species, widths, grades, and in both solid and engineered constructions, these traditional wood floors are a versatile choice for many styles of home. Boardwalk Hardwood Floors features a wide selection of smooth hardwood flooring in our 4 area showrooms in the St. Louis region, where our team can help you compare options in person.
Click on a species below to explore available colors and finishes.
Northern White Ash hardwood flooring is a strong, durable species with a Janka hardness rating of 1320 and above-average dimensional stability. Its bold, oak-like grain features heartwood in light tan to dark brown tones and creamy white sapwood for a bright, natural look. Boardwalk showcases Northern White Ash options from Vintage Hardwood Flooring and Chelsea Plank Flooring in our Crestwood, Overland, Manchester, and St. Peters showrooms.
Black Walnut (also called American Walnut) hardwood flooring brings a rich, elegant look to any room, with deep brown heartwood and lighter tan to creamy sapwood that adds natural contrast. With a Janka hardness of 1010 and average stability, it’s a great choice for living areas, bedrooms, and spaces where you want warmth and sophistication more than a “workhorse” utility look. Boardwalk offers Black Walnut flooring options from trusted manufacturers like Vintage Hardwood Flooring and Chelsea Plank Flooring, and our team can help you decide if this beautiful species is the right fit for your home.
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White Oak flooring delivers a timeless, classic beauty with light brown heartwood and creamy white sapwood that creates warm, understated elegance in any home. Its Janka hardness rating of 1360 ensures solid durability for everyday living, while natural moisture resistance makes it a smart pick for kitchens, bathrooms, or basements. At Boardwalk, we carry premium White Oak options from trusted manufacturers like Vintage Hardwood Floors, Chelsea Plank Flooring, and Torlys.
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Northern Red Oak flooring has been a timeless favorite for generations, offering warm reddish tones across both heartwood and sapwood with its signature bold, open grain that brings classic character to any home. With a Janka hardness rating of 1280 and average stability, it’s a reliable, versatile choice for living rooms, hallways, and family spaces that see regular use—and it refinish beautifully over time. At Boardwalk, we exclusively carry premium Northern Red Oak from trusted brands like Vintage Hardwood Floors and Chelsea Plank Flooring for superior hardness and stability over Southern varieties.
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Hickory flooring is a stunning, ultra-durable choice for busy households, boasting the highest Janka hardness rating (1820) of any domestic wood species—ideal for homes with kids, pets, or heavy foot traffic. Its bold grain varies dramatically from creamy white sapwood to rich tan and brown heartwood, creating a rustic, character-filled look that hides wear beautifully and ages with warmth. At Boardwalk, we carry factory-finished Hickory options from trusted brands like Vintage Hardwood Floors and Chelsea Plank Flooring.
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Hard Maple flooring has a smooth, closed grain that creates a clean, contemporary look and works beautifully in modern and transitional homes. With a Janka hardness rating of 1450, Maple is a strong, durable species, but its lighter color and subtle grain can show wear more easily in high-traffic or active households if not properly maintained. At Boardwalk, we offer a curated selection of Maple hardwood options from trusted manufacturers, and our team can help you decide if this bright, streamlined look is the right fit for your rooms, lifestyle, and long-term plans.
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