Grades

SELECT & BETTER

Slight colour variation and uniform wood texture. Minor areas with natural tonal variations allowed. Some swirl grain and light-brown medullary spots allowed. Thoroughly restored non-contrasting knots (10mm or smaller) allowed.

1 COMMON

No limits on colour variation. Contrasting sapwood, medullary spots, chemical tint and swirl grain allowed. Restored knots (25mm and smaller) and other insignificant defects allowed. Surface appears sufficiently uniform in tone and texture when stained with dark colours; knots and other irregularities almost undiscernible.

TAVERN

No limits on colour variation. Restored knots, contrasting sapwood, medullary spots, swirl grain and bore holes allowed. Special surfacing technology highlights knots and other irregularities to bring out the natural beauty and uniqueness of oak grain texture.

1 NATUR

Moderate colour variation. Non-contrasting sapwood, medullary spots, chemical tint and swirl grain allowed. Restored knots (35mm and smaller) and other insignificant defects allowed. Surface appears sufficiently uniform in tone and texture when stained with dark colours; knots and other irregularities almost undiscernible. 1 Natur grade used for 190mm wide planks.

CHARACTER

190mm wide planks. No limits on colour variation, contrasting sapwood, medullary spots and swirl grain. Restored or open knots