Reasons being you will find prefinished manufacturers prefer to stay within a defined area of flooring that is basically more uniform in appearance unless otherwise specified.
Hardwood flooring grades prefinished.
This is the best of the grades of hardwood flooring because there are few color variations board lengths are not widely varied and there are little to no visible knots or pinholes.
Hardwood flooring grades detailed.
There is a minimum number of character marks and little if any discoloration.
Qualities meaning aesthetically whether they have a lot of knots wormholes and open grain lines or pretty evenly toned and without natural.
The hardwood grading system was created to help both home buyers sellers and flooring professionals to have a common point of reference for describing batches of wood with similar qualities.
Bruce american originals natural red oak 3 4in.
For prefinished hardwood products these are commonly seen grades.
This is the best grade of hardwood flooring because there are few color variations board lengths are not widely varied and there are little to no visible knots or pinholes.
Superior grade for imports or exotics like brazilian cherry is uniform in appearance with natural color variations according to species.
This is meant only to give a general idea of each grade and not intended to be a complete list of all aspects of the grade.
W x varying l solid hardwood flooring 20 sq ft case 3 49.
That s why every bellawood prefinished floor is backed by a transferable 100 year finish warranty.
Although there are only a few different grades that as a floor consumer you need to concern yourself with it doesn t help that each grade is often referred to in different ways.
Are graded according to standards originally laid out by the national oak flooring manufacturers association nofma to help create consistency in the quality of oak flooring in the u s.
Finely crafted from the most durable wood the world has to offer each plank of prefinished hardwood is meticulously designed to take on everything life can throw at it all while staying beautiful year after year.
Grading of hardwood floors is more prevalent with unfinished flooring as it is with prefinished.
The most common grades of hardwood for prefinished products are.
Below is a general description of grades for other domestic species such as walnut hickory maple ash and american cherry.
For a more complete description please see actual products.
Among the many qualities that influence the appearance of any particular hardwood flooring is the grade of the wood.
This is thanks to the various different grading agencies and retailers giving different terms to essentially.
Prefinished superior premium.
T x 2 1 4 in.
Almost all boards sold for hardwood flooring in the u s.