I've found they only look dirty when they are dirty.
In my last house I put in a 5 inch wide natural peruvian cherry and really liked that...since it was natural the colors varied in each plank and some light and some dark. It was great for blending my dark cherry furniture with a house that had lighter oak baseboards and kitchen cabinets. I liked it a bit better than the darker walnut color on the floors in my new house.
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach said, shaking his head. "I'm not worth a damn. No one's worth a damn..."
Former President of the Eric Downing Fan Club and Current President of the Kris"Secret Weapon"Wilson Fan Club