Birch and Hard Maple Grades Keep in mind that sometimes grades are combined (Select & Better, Second and Better, etc.) or are a mix of two standard grades (No. 1 Common, No. 2 Common, etc.). Second & Better is a combination of first and second grade wood from a production run, with the second grade…
Walnut Grades These grading rules are established by NOFMA and apply to American Black Walnut. Select & Better This grade of walnut comes in longer board lengths and has natural color variations found in heartwood and steamed dark sapwood. It has an even brown appearance and is almost entirely free of natural imperfections such as…
Southern Yellow Pine Grades Flooring grades are determined by appearance of the wood, taking into account defects such as split, stain, knots, shake or wane. When it comes to grading Southern Yellow Pine, one of the most popular and beloved wood flooring species we offer, manufacturers look to the rules established by the Southern Pine…
Hickory Grades Keep in mind that sometimes grades are combined (Select & Better, Second and Better, etc.) or are a mix of two standard grades (No. 1 Common, No. 2 Common, etc.). Second & Better is a combination of first and second grade wood from a production run, with the second grade being the lowest…
Hickory Grades Keep in mind that sometimes grades are combined (Select & Better, Second and Better, etc.) or are a mix of two standard grades (No. 1 Common, No. 2 Common, etc.). Second & Better is a combination of first and second grade wood from a production run, with the second grade being the lowest…
Wood Flooring Grades Grading is determined by the appearance of the wood and is an indication of aesthetics rather than quality or durability. Wood that exhibits similar attributes such as character, length and milling tolerances are grouped together in a grade. The grades were established by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) in conjunction with…