BELLAWOOD  5/16" x 2-1/4" Select Cumaru

Comments about BELLAWOOD 5/16" x 2-1/4" Select Brazilian Teak:

I love the look. I have many antiques in my home, all a different type of wood. This flooring is perfect since it has multiple shades. Very sturdy, already had a friend drop a glass of wine and it cleaned up beautifully

Comments about BELLAWOOD 5/16" x 2-1/4" Select Brazilian Teak:

After many hours of investigation on proper installment, it still proved to be rather difficult. However, once layed it's a beautiful floor

Comments about BELLAWOOD 5/16" x 2-1/4" Select Brazilian Teak:

I wish I could give 2 different ratings for appearance and installation.
The floor looks stunning. It gets more beautiful with time too, after about 6 months the grain has become more apparent and looks gorgeous. The wood is quite varied in color which could be considered a plus or a minus. I love it because it matches almost any other wood we have in the house (trim, furniture, decor).
This floor is also quite durable. We have a 100 lb dog, a cat with a penchant for knockings things to the ground and a clumsy cook (me). There really are no scratches anywhere but the kitchen and even those are few and aren't noticeable unless you really look for them.
HOWEVER, the installation gets a negative star rating. To be fair i was warned glue-down would be a mess but i went ahead anyway. It was the most exasperating, stressful and messy thing I've ever done. I cannot express strongly enough how much i do not recommend people do this themselves. Either hire someone or buy different flooring. Despite how much i love the floor it was still not worth it.

Comments about BELLAWOOD 5/16" x 2-1/4" Select Brazilian Teak:

I had this flooring put down over a concrete slab in my foyer, living room, and dining room. The many different tones in the teak are absolutely beautiful. The floor was professionally installed - although a do-it-yourselfer, after watching the guys install the floor by glueing it down after various sealing and skim-coats, I am SO glad I did not attempt to install the floor myself.

Comments about BELLAWOOD 5/16" x 2-1/4" Select Brazilian Teak:

Easy to install and great for first timers installing it themselves. My wife and I installed this floor by ourselves and it looks great!

Comments about BELLAWOOD 5/16" x 2-1/4" Select Brazilian Teak:

While the shiny surface shows beautifully for open houses, it shows smudges and shadows easily and requires regular cleaning with water and mild detergent. The Bona System does not work well on this surface.

Comments about BELLAWOOD 5/16" x 2-1/4" Select Brazilian Teak:

We were originally going to install carpet in our living and dining room areas. I am so glad we didn't. The color variations in this wood is stunning and looks very elegant. We constantly get compliments on the floor. We have a 2 year old son and the floor has held up well with the exception of a few superficial scratches which should be able to be buffed out. The only downside, as others have mentioned, is the install. It takes a little longer and the glue is a little messy, but the end result is worth it! Word to the wise, CLEAN THE GLUE AS YOU GO. The manufacturer of the glue makes a remover that works well, but it is VERY difficult to get off the wood once the glue has dried. However, it can be done with some patience and time.

Comments about BELLAWOOD 5/16" x 2-1/4" Select Brazilian Teak:

This floor is awesome in our dining room. Very attractive, a little difficult to install due to tounge splitting. Make sure you use a Powernail Model 200 and 1 1/4 cleats. Watch out for the splinters! I amy never lay carpet again, this floor is great!

Service and delivery comments:

Ordered online and arrived a week early, everything was in great condition. Customer service at lumber Liquidators is a great asset, I called three times and every time they were very helpfull.

Comments about BELLAWOOD 5/16" x 2-1/4" Select Brazilian Teak:

This looks like it will be a nice floor when I'm completed with my project. Barely got the boxes out of my truck before I got this review request, so my opinion could change. The varied grains and colors is very attractive and I'm getting anxious to get more down so that I can see the contrast. Overall, I'm happy with the product so far.

Comments about BELLAWOOD 5/16" x 2-1/4" Select Brazilian Teak:

I had this installed on the entire ground floor of my condo, except the bathroom and kitchen. It is breathtaking. One caveat- the narrowness of the boards make it a bit more labor intensive. My installers weren't the greatest, so i'll be rubbing off glue smudges for some time to come. it was glued directly to the foundation with an adhesive that also serves as a moisture barrier.
I chose it because of the hardness of teak- much harder than oak. Caveat: I love the natural variation in color of the unstained wood. There is quite a range of coloration, so if you want more of an even tone, you will want something else. I love the idea that the color is solid through and through, and the finish seems to be very durable! Quite a gloss to the finish- more than I expected, but beautiful.