Pine wood flooring is made from pine trees. Part of the softwood family, pine trees number more than 200 species, making this kind of flooring always available and with a lot of variety. Being very soft, it is prone to denting and scarring. Since very few species of pine are extremely soft, the number that can be used for flooring are a handful or less. This means that there are both pine flooring pros and cons to consider before choosing it. An inexpensive and lightweight type of wood, pine is identified by its yellowish color or white with brown knots. For the kind of look it has, it is best used in rustic settings for farmhouse type tables. Types of pine wood flooring Long leaf heart pine : This is the densest of all pine wood flooring and the least damage-prone, so it’s not surprising that it’s the most sought after among pine flooring options. These wood floors can be seen in rich red, amber and gold shades since they come from the heartwood. ...