Different Hardwood Grades

When you are choosing your wood flooring, you will find that you probably have more choices than you think you do. Not only are there different shades, styles and finishes of the flooring but there are also different hardwood grades for you to think about as well. Now the wood flooring grades actually make a huge different on the final aesthetics of your wood flooring. As such, you may like to check out the quick guide to hardwood grades below.

Classic – Select – Prime Grade

Classic grades, or select or prime grades, are the highest possible in terms of wood flooring that you can get. The grain is extremely straight in this type of wood flooring and it actually features very few knots and markings that do characterise other grades of wood. There may be slight colouration differences between the boards but it does appear to be more uniformed. However, classic grades of wood flooring are more expensive because they are not as easy to get hold of as other grades.

Natural – Selected – Harmony Grades

The natural grade of hardwood is the middle grade, thus it is also known as the selected or harmony grade because it is the grade usually chosen by those looking for a nice balance. It ha more character than prime grade but less than rustic grades. As such, it features some knots and colour variants as well as a grain pattern. This is extremely popular.

Rustic – Variation- Character Grades

Rustic grade wood flooring, or character or variation grades, is extremely beautiful wood flooring with vibrant colours and beautiful character. You can obtain it in a variety of colours with frequent knots here and there. It is the cheapest of the three because it features heavy graining. However, it is of a high quality and will not compromise the stability of your flooring at all.

There is also laminate wood flooring grades available too. However, there are many of them and each has its own symbol. Please see below for the full table and related information.