Visual Characteristics
• This grade creates a consistently rich, red floor that gently deepens with age. Made up of 100% light-red to dark reddish-brown heartwood, Select & Better has mild, natural color variation, and a frequently wavy grain pattern.
• A very versatile wood, Cherry’s refined look suits elegant settings while its rich, warm tones also complement an informal look.
• Sound knots with small checks are allowed, but are limited by size and quantity. Naturally occurring gum pockets, and small surface blemishes are permitted.
• Select & Better grade is free of shake and rot.
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Visual Characteristics
• With a perfect combination of white sapwood and reddish to brown heartwood this grade darkens handsomely over time.
• Sound knots, unlimited in size and amount, slight checks, unlimited mineral streak (including sound, ingrown bark, and gum pockets) are permitted. Sound defects are allowed if solid and machined smooth.
• Classic grade is free of shake.
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Visual Characteristics
• This grade’s combination of medium to dark heartwood and white to reddish or olive-colored sapwood creates a very colorful floor, rich in earthy character.
• The charm of Rustic Grade works wonderfully to establish an informal setting and will gradually deepen with age.
• Sound knots, slight checks, naturally occurring gum pockets, unlimited surface blemishes, and stain are permitted. Sound defects are allowed if solid and machined smooth.
• Rustic grade is free of shake.
Cherry is best suited for areas that experience light traffic.
Color photo matching is a reasonable representation, however it is advised to base selection on actual product samples.
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