WOOD FLOOR GRADES

An important decision in the hardwood buying process is the type and grade of hardwood to use. As there are many different options available, making the right choice relies on a variety of factors. When trying to decide on the type and grade of hardwood to use for a home or business, it is important to consider the construction type, the species, the installation type, whether the wood is prefinished or unfinished, and basic style and color options to suit décor needs.

Rustic

Surface filled and smoothed floor boards with color and texture variation, knots of diameter ≤75 mm.  Possible inclusion of fallen out knots diameter ≤5 mm, cracks in knots ≤6 mm, small remnants of bark. With visible sapwood on top surface not greater than 10% of board surface.

Classic

Surface filled and smoothed floor boards with color and texture variation, knots of diameter ≤75 mm.  Possible inclusion of fallen out knots diameter ≤5 mm, cracks in knots ≤6 mm, small remnants of bark. Without visible sapwood on top surface. 
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Select

Surface filled, smoothed floor boards with small color and texture variation and knots ≤20 mm. Included are small remnants of bark and cracks of size ≤40 mm, knots ≤1 mm, on condition that it does not reduce the strength of the board.

Premium

Smoothed floor boards with minimal wood color and grain variation, small knot, diameter ≤5 mm.. Without visible sapwood. We include small machining imperfections, knots of diameter ≤1 mm.