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Grade Specification

Grade Color Lengths Mineral Streaks Structural Characteristics Finish Warranty Class
Estate Very Consistent 12"-84" Average 38" Natural Naturally occurring characteristics 25 year Best
Select-V* Mixed light & dark 12"-84" Average 32" Allowed Colour variation and some 1/4" sound filled knots 25 year Best / Better
Character Mixed light & dark 12"-84" Average 36" Allowed Characteristics, sound knots and checking 25 year Best / Better / Good
Ranch Mixed all colors 12"-84" Average 24" Unlimited Allows for small knots with checking 25 year Good

*Formerly known as Vintage Grade
Black Walnut Estate grade - Average length will range from 30"- 38"
Black Walnut Vintage grade - Average length will range from 28" - 32"
Black Walnut Character grade - Average length will range from 30" - 38"

Product Hardness

Species Finish Width Relative Hardness **
Black Cherry semi-gloss 2 1/4 ", 3 1/4", 5" 950
Red Oak semi-gloss 2 1/4", 2 3/4", 3", 3 1/4", 4" 1290
Ash semi-gloss 2 1/4 ", 3", 3 1/4", 4", 5" 1320
White Oak semi-gloss 2 1/4", 3", 3 1/4", 4", 5" 1360
Hard Maple semi-gloss 2 1/4", 2 3/4", 3", 3 1/4", 4" 1450
Hickory semi-gloss 2 1/4", 3", 3 1/4", 4", 5" 1820
Jatoba semi-gloss 3 1/4", 4", 2350

* A variety of grades are available: Estate, Vintage, Character, Ranch and Saloon.
Not all colors are available in all grades and sizes.
Please consult your authorized Vintage dealer for color and grade options.
Colors not exactly as shown.

* * Ranked by Janka hardness scale
Relative hardness: The higher the number, the harder the wood.

Wood Grades

Natural White Oak

Natural Red Oak

Natural Hard Maple

Natural Hickory

Black Cherry

Ash

Natural Red Pine

Black Walnut

*Formerly known as Vintage Grade
A variety of grades are available: Estate, Select-V, Character, Ranch and Saloon.
Not all colors are available in all grades and sizes.
Please consult your authorized Vintage dealer for color and grade options.
Colors not exactly as shown.

Product Specifications

Species Characteristics Width Relative Hardness **
Andiroba

Brazilian Mahogany

• Heartwood is dark brown to reddish brown
• Successor of genuine Mahogany
• Grain is straight to interlocking, with a medium texture and moderate luster
3 1/4" 1400
Muiracatiara

Tigerwood

• Freshly cut, heartwood is pale brown to yellow
• Figured with stripes of dark reddish brown to black
3 1/4" 1965
Jatoba • Rich red to reddish brown
• With age and exposure to UV rays will darken the color
• Straight grained with a fine uniform, smooth and satiny finish
3 1/4", 4" 2350

* * Ranked by Janka hardness scale
Relative hardness: The higher the number, the harder the wood.

Solid Wood Floors

  • Made from 100% solid hardwood, dried to 6 - 9% moisture content
  • We recommend that Vintage floor be installed over 5/8" plywood, 5/8" T-G wood or 23/32" OSB subfloor (Not mandatory to validate warranty)
  • Install only in rooms that are on ground level or above
  • Nail or staple installation only