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Grade Levels

When selecting your pre-finished hardwood flooring you will need to consider your style and preference to select your grade.  What is your style?  What decor style are you seeking?

Understanding the grading will ensure you achieve the look and feel you want to accomplish in  your home.  Grading refers only to the visual character of the wood used in the floor, not to the quality of the flooring itself. In terms of manufacturing quality, all grades are identical. Generally, higher grades consist of clearer, more evenly coloured pieces, while lower grades feature wood with more visible grain patterns, colour variations, knots and other naturally-occurring characteristics in the individual specie of wood.

The most important consideration is your personal taste. Choose a style that appeals to you and suits your lifestyle and home décor. View a wide variety of species, styles and stains. Look at the different grades available. And think long term!  Also consider the type of traffic the floor will be subjected to. Certain styles of hardwood flooring will show normal wear and tear less than others. For example:

Surface wear will be less evident on;

a) species with pronounced grain patterns and rich natural colouring, like oak, cherry or walnut

b) a low lustre (“satin”) finish

Surface wear will be more evident on:

a) light coloured and finely grained species (maple, ash)

b) a high lustre (gloss or semi-gloss) finish

c) Very dark wood floors, while dramatic, also tend to show dirt and dust more than mid-range or light coloured species.

Talk to  our knowledgeable dealers about colour change. All wood floors naturally change colour after installation as they acclimatise to your home environment. The degree of change varies by species, from mild (maple) to quite dramatic (cherry, jatoba).

 

 


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Our Superior hardwood flooring will last a lifetime, we want you to have the floor that best suits your needs and style, so while specie, grade, colour and sheen are important factors it really comes down to personal preference when choosing your flooring.