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STANDARD INDUSTRY GRADES

FINISHED

Clear
Select and Better
#1 Common
#2 Common

UNFINISHED
Select & Better
#1 Common

STANDARD DIMENSIONS AVAILABLE

Thickness

25/32" (19.8 mm)
3/4" (19 mm)

Width

1 1/2" (38.10 mm)
1 3/4" (44.45 mm)
2" (50.80 mm)
2 1/4" (57.15 mm)
2 1/2" (63.50 mm)
3 1/4" (82.55 mm)
2 1/4" (57.15 mm)
2 1/2" (63.50 mm)
3 1/4 (82.55 mm)

TYPES OF FINISH AVAILABLE

High gloss
> 75% gloss

Semi-gloss
50-75% gloss

Matte
< 50% gloss

GRADE SPECIFICATIONS FOR HARDWOOD STRIP FLOORING

Standard grading allowance; maximum of 5% below the actual grade. Also available in a combination of grades.

• Best appearance.
• Selected for uniformity of light color.
• Slight variation in the natural sapwood color (sticker stain is not considered a defect).
• Limited small character marks.
• Pin knots allowed.
• Mineral streaks of less than 1/8" and 1" (3 x 25 mm).
• No checks or splits.
• Minimum length: 12" (30 cm).

SELECT & BETTER

• Combination of clear and select grades.
• The most standard high grade hardwood flooring sold on the world market.
• Excellent appearance.
• Variation in the natural sapwood color (sticker stain is not considered a defect).
• Limited character marks.
• Sound knots of less than 1/8" (3 mm).
• Mineral streaks of less than 1/8" x 4" (3 x 100 mm).
• No stains, checks, or splits.
• Minimum length: 12" (30 cm).

#1 COMMON

• Variegated appearance.
• All color variations allowed.
• Sound knots less than 3/8" (10 mm), flags, worm holes and mineral streaks are allowed.
• No splits, holes or voids.
• Minimum length: 10" (25 cm).

#2 COMMON

• Rustic appearance.
• All color variations allowed.
• All characteristics of species allowed.
• A serviceable floor after knot holes, worm holes, checks, splits, and other imperfections are filled and finished.
• Minimum length: 10" (25 cm).

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