Hickory is one of the hardest domestic hardwoods available, making it a practical choice for Edmonton homes that see real life—kids, pets, and heavy foot traffic. Its dramatic grain patterns and natural colour variation give each floor a distinctive look that stands apart from more uniform wood species.
Hardness matters in flooring, and hickory delivers. On the Janka hardness scale, which measures resistance to denting and wear, hickory scores around 1820—significantly harder than oak (1290) and maple (1450). For households with dogs, active families, or high-traffic areas like entryways and kitchens, this durability translates to fewer visible scratches and longer intervals between refinishing.
Hickory's bold grain also hides the minor scuffs and imperfections that inevitably appear in a lived-in home. Where lighter, more uniform woods show every mark, hickory's natural character absorbs daily wear into its overall appearance.
No two hickory boards look alike. The wood ranges from creamy white sapwood to rich tan and brown heartwood, often within the same plank. This variation creates floors with movement and visual depth—a warm, rustic aesthetic that pairs well with both traditional and contemporary Edmonton homes.
If you prefer a more consistent appearance, select-grade hickory offers tighter colour matching. For maximum character, choose a cabin or natural grade that embraces the full range of hickory's tones and grain patterns. We carry multiple grades so you can find the balance of uniformity and character that fits your style.
We stock both solid and engineered hickory hardwood to suit different installation needs.
Solid hickory planks are milled from single pieces of wood and can be sanded and refinished multiple times over their lifespan. They're ideal for main-floor installations in Edmonton homes where you want a floor that lasts generations.
Engineered hickory features a real hickory top layer bonded to a stable plywood core. This construction handles humidity fluctuations better than solid wood, making engineered hickory a smart choice for Edmonton basements or installations over concrete subfloors. It can also be installed as a floating floor, simplifying the process for some projects.
Our hickory hardwood comes in prefinished and unfinished options. Prefinished boards arrive ready to install, with factory-applied finishes that are often more durable than site-applied alternatives. Unfinished hickory lets you customize the stain colour and sheen level, and allows for seamless finishing across the entire floor after installation.
Popular finish choices for hickory include natural clear coats that let the wood's character shine through, light whitewash treatments for a more modern look, and darker stains that emphasize the grain contrast. Visit our Edmonton showroom to see samples across the spectrum.
Whether you're building new or replacing worn flooring, our team can help you select the right hickory product for your Edmonton home. We'll walk you through grade options, plank widths, and finish choices, and provide accurate estimates for materials and professional installation.
Bring in your room dimensions or schedule an in-home consultation. We serve Edmonton and surrounding areas including St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Fort Saskatchewan, and Leduc.