Cherry

Discover Our Cherry Hardwood Flooring

Cherry hardwood flooring is prized for its rich color, smooth grain, and graceful aging. At Pennington Hardwoods, we offer both 3/4″ thick solid Cherry floors and 3/4″ thick engineered Cherry floors with a 6mm wear layer. With a naturally warm, reddish hue and a silky texture, Cherry brings timeless elegance to both traditional and modern interiors. Each floor is made to order and carefully crafted to reflect your style and space.

Cherry deepens in color over time—developing a patina that adds depth and character. This natural evolution makes it especially valued in high-end residential projects, historic restorations, and spaces where long-term beauty is a priority.

Backed by decades of experience and a commitment to precision, we offer Cherry flooring that is tailored, refined, and built to last. Whether you’re creating a formal setting or a warm, welcoming home, Cherry is a luxurious and enduring foundation.

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Characteristics of Our Cherry Hardwood Flooring

Appearance: Cherry is known for its smooth, satiny grain and warm reddish tones that deepen over time. When freshly milled, the wood has a light pinkish hue, but exposure to sunlight gradually brings out a rich, reddish-brown patina. Its fine texture and uniform grain lend a polished, elegant look to any space.

Hardness: Cherry has a Janka hardness rating of approximately 950 lbs, making it softer than many domestic hardwoods like Oak or Maple. While it may dent more easily under heavy impact, it resists wear well in residential settings and is especially well-suited for bedrooms, offices, and formal living areas.

Stability: Cherry is considered a stable hardwood with moderate movement. It performs reliably in most environments when properly acclimated and installed, and it responds well to both solid and engineered construction formats.

Versatility: With its classic color and refined appearance, Cherry works beautifully in a variety of design styles—from Colonial and traditional to transitional and contemporary. Its ability to develop depth and richness with age makes it an excellent choice for clients who value long-term beauty and natural evolution.

Popular Applications for Our Cherry Hardwood Flooring

Cherry is a timeless favorite among homeowners, designers, and builders for its elegant appearance and graceful aging. It’s commonly selected for:

• Formal living and dining rooms
• Historic home restorations
• Bedrooms, studies, and home offices
• Transitional and traditional interior designs
• Custom cabinetry and matching woodwork

Its warm, inviting tone and smooth texture make Cherry a natural choice for rooms where atmosphere and refinement are a priority. Whether used throughout a home or as a focal feature in select spaces, Cherry flooring creates a sense of comfort, quality, and understated luxury.

Let’s talk about how Cherry can bring richness and harmony to your next project. “Contact us for a design consultation“

Our Featured Options in Cherry Hardwood Flooring

We offer a curated range of customizable features that highlight the natural warmth and refined grain of Cherry hardwood. From structure to finish, each detail is designed to bring out the best in this timeless species.

Structure

Choose between two expertly crafted construction types:

• 3/4″ Thick Solid Hardwood Flooring
• 3/4″ Thick Engineered Hardwood Flooring with a 6mm wear layer

Solid Cherry offers classic nail-down installation and the option for future refinishing, while engineered Cherry provides added stability and is ideal for radiant heat or glue-down installations over concrete.

Grades

We offer a thoughtful selection of grades to control variation and match your desired aesthetic:

• Clear – uniform heartwood with minimal color contrast
• Natural – a balanced mix of heartwood and sapwood with light variation
• Character – visible knots, mineral streaks, and broader color range
• Custom Sorted – tailored combinations to suit formal or rustic design goals

Widths

We produce Cherry planks from 3″ to 10″ wide, with wider widths available in select quantities. Wider planks beautifully showcase Cherry’s fine grain and evolving tone, especially in open or formal spaces.

Textures

Although Cherry is often chosen for its smooth finish, texturing can add character and depth:

• Light Wire Brushed
• Hand Scraped
• Soft Distressing
• Worn Edges or Time-Aged Effects

These options can lend a sense of history and charm while softening everyday wear.

Stain

Cherry’s natural beauty is often highlighted with clear or lightly toned finishes, but it can also be customized with color treatments:

• Natural or oil finishes to showcase patina development
• Warm brown or amber tones to enhance richness
• Gray-wash or muted tones for transitional designs

Finish

We apply finishing systems that protect Cherry’s surface while allowing its warm color to shine through. Over 95% of our floors are completed with one of the following:

• Woca Oil – a breathable, matte finish with soft touch and natural feel
• Rubio Monocoat Oil – a plant-based, zero-VOC finish that enhances color depth
• 100% Solid Urethane – a highly durable topcoat with excellent clarity and abrasion resistance

Get a Quote for Our Cherry Hardwood Flooring

Every Cherry floor we create is crafted one order at a time, with your specific preferences, space, and vision in mind. Whether you’re building a classically styled home or adding a touch of elegance to a modern interior, we’ll help you choose the right grade, width, and finish for lasting satisfaction.

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Compare with Our Walnut Hardwood Flooring

Trying to decide between Cherry and Walnut? Both are luxurious hardwoods known for their elegance, but they offer distinct differences in tone, grain, and overall character.

Cherry starts as a light pinkish-red and matures into a deep, rich reddish-brown over time. Its fine, satiny grain and uniform appearance create a warm, welcoming feel—particularly in formal or transitional spaces. It’s especially valued for its graceful aging and soft glow under natural light.

Walnut, on the other hand, begins as a deep chocolate brown with occasional purples and grays, gradually lightening as it ages. Its bold grain and striking variation lend a sense of drama and distinction, making it ideal for statement floors and upscale interiors with contrast and depth.

Both are excellent hardwoods that offer long-term beauty and sophistication. Your choice may come down to whether you prefer warmth that deepens or richness that mellows with time.

Explore our Walnut Flooring to see which species best fits your vision. “Compare here”

Ready to Build Something Timeless?

At Pennington Hardwoods, we believe that timeless design comes from a blend of thoughtful material, expert craftsmanship, and lasting value. Cherry hardwood flooring offers all three. Its rich color, smooth grain, and graceful aging make it a natural choice for refined interiors that only get better with time. We’ll help you design a floor that reflects your style and stands as a lasting foundation for your home or project.

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