Wood Grades
What is the grade?
The grade is a way to classify wood planks according to natural color variation and the presence of knots, mineral streaks, and other character marks. It refers only to the visual aspect of wood. It is not a measure of quality.
Color variation
Mineral streaks
Closed knots
Opened knots
Surface holes
Other character or milling marks
Character
These floors are appreciated for their pronounced color variations. They feature open and closed knots, mineral streaks, surface holes, and other character or marks. Some distinctive marks may become prominent over time due to changes in the environment.
Elemental
The Elemental grade offers a wider concentration of color variation than the Exclusive grade for a distinctive look. It may feature wood planks with some pronounced and nuanced coloration, small open and closed knots, and mineral streaks.
Exclusive
Wood planks with some pronounced and nuanced coloration. The Exclusive grade offers a limited range of color variation.
N/A: Not applicable
Grade comparison
Character
Exclusive
Maple Character Smooth
Maple Character Smooth
Red Oak Character Brushed
Red Oak Exclusive Brushed
White Oak R&Q Character Brushed
White Oak R&Q Exclusive Brushed
White Oak Character Brushed
White Oak Exclusive Brushed