The Janka Hardness Test measures the capacity of a wood to withhold pressure. This is done by measuring the amount of force required to insert a 11.28 millimeter (.444 inches) diameter steel ball half its diameter deep into the wood. Doing so creates a circular indention with an area of 100 square millimeters.
These particular data are expressed in pounds-force (lbf), and are side hardness data. This means that the testing was done on the surface of a plank, with the force exerted perpendicular to the grain.
Long story short... The higher the number the harder the wood. The harder the wood the more resistant the wood flooring is to dents and scratches? Is any wood scratch proof? No... any species is able to be scratched.
With proper care you can keep your wood flooring looking great for years.
Little secret...keep a stain marker the color of your floor in a drawer to have on hand of you do get a gouge...crayons work also!!
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