UNDERSTANDING
HARDWOOD GRADES
Every hardwood floor has its own natural character.
Our grading system makes it easy to understand the visual variation you can expect-from clean and consistent to highly expressive and natural.
REFINED. CONSISTENT. MINIMAL.
CLEAN
Our cleanest grade, selected for a more uniform appearance with minimal natural variation.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Minimal knots and character marks
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Cleaner, more consistent grain
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Lower color variation
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Refined overall appearance
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Ideal for modern and contemporary interiors
NATURAL. BALANCED. VERSATILE.
LIGHT CHARACTER
A balanced grade that showcases the natural beauty of hardwood while maintaining a relatively refined appearance.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Small to medium knots
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Natural grain variation
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Moderate color variation
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Occasional mineral streaks and character marks
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A balanced mix of clean and natural boards
DISTINCTIVE. NATURAL. FULL OF CHARACTER.
CHARACTER
Our most expressive grade celebrates the natural characteristics of real hardwood.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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More frequent and larger knots
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Greater grain and color variation
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Mineral streaks and natural character marks
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More pronounced board-to-board variation
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A warm, organic appearance
NATURAL VARIATION IS EXPECTED
Hardwood is a natural product. Color, grain, knots and other characteristics will vary from board to board. Grade images are intended as general visual references and may not represent every board in a shipment.
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