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Member
of the
National
Wood
Flooring
Association
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The appearance of the wood determines how it is "graded." All
grades are equally strong and serviceable, yet afford the consumer different
looks. Oak and ash have four basic grades.
 | "Clear" is free of defects though it may have minor
imperfections. |
| "Select" is almost clear, but contains more natural
characteristics such as knots and color variations. |
| "Common" grades (No. 1 and No. 2) have more markings than
either clear or select and are often chosen because of these natural
features and the character they bring to a room. No. 1 Common has a
variegated appearance, light and dark colors, knots, flags and worm holes.
No 2 Common is rustic in appearance and allow all wood characteristics of
the species. |
Hard maple, beech, birch and pecan have three grades:
| "First" has the best appearance, natural color variations
and limited character marks. |
| "Second" is variegated in appearance with varying sound
wood characteristics of species. |
| "Third" is rustic in appearance allowing all wood
characteristics of the species. |
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