WOOD APPEARANCE
SPECIES – Wood floors are available in a number of species, both domestic
and exotic. Some of the most popular are: Oak, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple,
Beech, Pine, Hickory, Birch and Fir.
STYLES – Comes in strips, planks, or parquet tiles with numerous edge
treatments such as square, micro, and beveled edges.
STAINS & FINISHES – From light hues to dark tones; the variety is endless.
And remember, when you choose an unfinished wood flooring, you have the
option of matching color schemes and furniture in your home or place of
business.
CUTS – No matter what the species, construction or finish of a wood floor, it
comes with one of three cuts: plainsawn, quartersawn or riftsawn.
Plainsawn is the most common. A plainsawn board contains a more open
and varied grain pattern because the angle of the cut shows the growth
rings more prominently. Quartersawn cut wood is one at an angle that
produces less board feet per log than plainsawn, therefore it can be more
produces less board feet per log than plainsawn, therefore it can be more
expense. It has a tighter grain and a more consistent look, which many find
more desirable. An added benefit is that it tends to twist and cup less and
wears more evenly. Riftsawn wood is similar to quartersawn in cost and
benefits, but is cut at a different angle for aslightly different grain pattern.
