Grade 2 White Oak Flooring

Clear nofma oak is very uniform in color with very few small character marks.

Grade 2 white oak flooring.

Its average board length is 3 feet. Select 1 common and 2 common which is also known as rustic grade or builder s grade. We have all grades available including select better 1 common character 2 common and 3 common. In this product the manufacturing is first quality just the same milling quality as our select better grade but in the character grade some.

Select number 1 common and number 2 common. With hundreds of options to choose from you are sure to find the unfinished white oak floor you are looking for at a wholesale price. We offer high quality white oak flooring sourced from the finest mills in america. Especially pertaining to oak hardwood flooring the 3 most commonly used grades are.

Although a hardwood 2 common white oak flooring works with little difficulty with both hand and power tools. Select grade is generally considered the highest grade as it has the least color variation. These planks range from a very respectable 2 to 10 feet long and feature just the right amount of knots worm holes mineral streaks and other natural character flaws that make this white oak flooring naturally beautiful. Under grading rules developed by nofma there are four levels of oak flooring.

This is followed by no 1 which has more color variation and some occasional knots and that is followed by no 2 which has a lot more color. Clear oak a flooring product of mostly heartwood with a minimum number of character marks and discoloration providing a uniform appearance while. When installing the flooring it is best to use a manual nailer but staples and pneumatic nailers work well. Installation is quicker with higher grade flooring because the lengths of the boards are typically longer.

Below is the national wood flooring association nwfa grade descriptions for red oak and white oak and continuing down are the grade descriptions for other common domestic and exotic species. 2 common white oak flooring displays a very prominant grain pattern and vibrant color variation including a significant amount of lighter colored sapwood and darker colored mineral streaks. This 5 inch solid white oak flooring is 2 common grade meaning that more open characters are present in this grade such as knots and worm holes that require filling before you apply the finish. 2 common creates a uniquely charactered floor that will present all of the natural characteristics of the forest.

It costs the more. This 10 inch wide plank solid 3 4 inch white oak hardwood flooring is hand selected to include just right amount of natural blemishes to create a floor that is unique but not too rough for a home. Each grade has its own particular characteristics and appearance. For oak flooring there are 3 main grades.

Select oak has more color variation and more natural character marks such as small knots.