JANKA RATINGS The Janka hardness test measures the force necessary to embed an 11.28mm (.444) steel ball into a wood sample half the ball’s diameter.  The common use of this scale is to determine if a species is suitable for flooring and the depth of the indention. It should be noted the tests are not conducted on actual flooring, and …

Parquet wood flooring is a traditional type of wood floor with a timeless style that has been moved into the spotlight recently. Parquet is a type of wood flooring made by arranging small slats of wood in distinct, repeating patterns. While traditional parquet floors … Parquet wood flooring was first introduced in France in the late 17th century. Parquet wood blocks have fixed dimensions, so they can be …

Engineered timber flooring has a top layer of natural hardwood over an engineered core. Made from oak, spotted gum and other timbers, engineered flooring products are the environmentally sustainable way to get the look and feel of traditional solid timber flooring. Engineered hardwood flooring is made of compressed wood, plywood and fiberboard with a wood veneer. Some engineered hardwoods can be sanded …

Prefinished hardwood flooring is finished at the factory. Stain and finish are applied on the flooring finish line, so when the flooring arrives at your home it … Prefinished hardwood flooring, which are hardwood planks that are sold with stain and sealant already applied, offers an easier alternative for .  Pre-finished flooring is solid hardwood flooring that comes already sanded, sealed, and ready to nail …

Unfinished solid hardwood floors are crafted from solid wood planks that have been left untreated so you can add the lacquer, stain, or other coating that suits … Unfinished hardwood has not gone through any finishing processes, so there are no lacquers, coloring stains, or a protective layer on them.

Plywood Handling and StoragePlywood, like any other panel product, requires careful handling and storage. Despite its sturdy crosslaminated construcƟon, face veneers, panel edges and panel corners are vulnerable to damage andshould always be protected.Plywood is manufactured at a low moisture content of 4% and while small changes in moisture contentwill not appreciably affect its dimensions, large changes should be avoided …

Quality Control of PlywoodEach plywood plant has resident quality control personnel to help ensure that the finished panel willmeet the requirements sƟpulated in the manufacturing standards; CSA O121 and CSA O151 . Veneerthickness, moisture control for veneer drying, panel grading, and glue bonding are examples of stages ofmanufacture that are conƟnuously monitored in quality control.In Canada, the vast majority of …

Baltic Birch Plywood is graded with a face and back grade designation. The following face/back veneer grades are available from our warehouse facilities:B/BB: Whole piece face and back veneer. Face veneers are considered clear and free of defects witha light-uniform color. Back allows 3-6 color matched patches, which are oval in shape and egg sized.Inner cores are solid birch single …

Book Matching DescriptionVisual EffectAlternating pieces of veneer from a flitch are turned over, so that adjacent leaves are “opened” as two pages in a book.Veneer joints match, creating a symmetrical pattern. Yields maximum continuity of grain. Prominent characteristics will ascend or descend across the match. Tight and loose side faces alternate, which can yield a noticeable color variation. Proper finishing …

ANSI Plywood Grading Standards & Descriptions FACE GRADE: Applications A Where excellent appearance is very important as in cabinets and furniture.B Where the natural characteristics and appearance of the species are desirable.CD Provide sound surfaces but allow unlimited color variation. Repairs in increasing size ranges allowed respectively from C to D. Suitable for applications where surface will be hidden or …