This stunning, prefinished Ashling Betula engineered birch hardwood flooring collection evokes the vintage grace of an era gone by. Delicate wire-brushing and an oh-so-subtle light white wash give Ashling an artisan, handcrafted character. The three-inch planks and five varying shades of cool medium brown will compliment any room’s size or color story. More and more, homeowners are discovering birch as a stylish, less common option to oak and maple hardwood flooring. They are drawn to birch’s unique color variations and natural highlights, as well as its high, 1260 score on the Janka Hardness Scale. Seen as stylish and able to wear beautifully even in high traffic homes, birch has come into fashion with interior designers and consumers alike. However, trendy as it may seem, birch has long been considered a desirable hardwood.