1. WOOD SELECTION
Vintage uses only the finest of kilndried Northern Appalachian and Exotic hardwood species.

2. MOISTURE CHECK
The wood is carefully checked to ensure that it is at a 6-9% moisture content.

3. PRECISION MILLING
Using a computer optimized rip saw, the lumber is cut to specific widths. A precision calibrated molder is then used to shape the micro bevel, bottom and sides of the wood to ensure accurate tongue and groove milling.

4. TOLERANCE
Quality control is done using state-of-the art measuring instruments to ensure a consistent width and thickness.

5. END MATCHING
The tongue and groove at the end of each board is then milled to complete the precision end matching process.

6. SELECTION PROCESS
The first grading selection is done by highly trained wood graders.

7. PANELIZATION SANDING
A twenty square foot panel is assembled and sent through a state-of-the art sanding machine that ensures consistent thickness throughout the panel.

8. QUALITY INSPECTION
Our highly trained technicians examine the sanded panel for thickness and width variations. Any panels that do not pass inspection are marked and down graded.

9. FIRST STAIN COATING
Calibrated roll coaters apply environmentally friendly, water based stain to the assembled panel. This unique process spreads the stain evenly over the total panel.

10. BRUSHING
To ensure deep penetration of the stain fast acting brushes distribute the stain evenly throughout the panel, so as to enhance the wood grain.

11. DRYING
The assembled panel then travels through an infrared heat tunnel that instantly cures the stain coat.

12. POLISHING
A high-speed denibber is used to eliminate any raised grain or foreign particles that accumulate on the panel. This ensures that there are no imperfections underneath the finish coats.

13. SEALER COATS
The assembled panel travels through a roll coat process that applies consecutive protective coats of 100% solid urethane. This urethane is free of any harmful solvents.

14. CURING
Each of the consecutive coats is then individually cured using high resolution ultraviolet lights.

15. SEALER COAT
An additional sealer coat is then applied to the assembled panel to build durability for final top coats.

16. SEALER SANDER
To achieve full adhesion on the five sealer coats, a precision pad sander is aggressively used to polish the panel and receive the final top coating of the panel.

17. VACUUM SYSTEM
The panel passes through a "scotch brite" system where all dust, fibers and loose particles are removed from the surface of the wood.

18. FINAL TOP COATS
The assembled panel passes through a roll coat process that applies consecutive protective coats of aluminum oxide "Armour-Kote^®". These coats provide the 25 year aluminum oxide wear warranty.

19. CURING
The panel is completely cured by a series of high resolution ultraviolet lights.

20. QUALITY INSPECTION
Our highest trained experts then examine the panel for any milling defects, staining, imperfections, finish dents or character flaws that are unacceptable in the grade series.

21. PACKAGING
Customized packaging is used to eliminate any scratching or marring of the finished product.

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