What is the Janka Rating Scale? When you’re shopping for hardwood floors, you may notice a number describing a Janka rating. If you’re wondering what this number means and what the Janka rating scale is, we have you covered! What Does Janka Rating Mean? The Janka rating scale was created to rank the various degrees of hardness throughout the different …

What are hardwood flooring grades? If you’re shopping around for hardwood floors, you may begin to get a little confused about what the hardwood flooring grade means. Why is this? There is no universal grading system for hardwood floors! Many manufacturers will create their own fancy terms to describe their floors. The grade simply describes the look and character of …

WOOD FLOORING GRADES EXPLAINED What to expect from Prime, Select, Character and Rustic Hardwood Flooring Grades Havwoods’ wood flooring is sourced from many different countries, each with different grading rules and industry standards. To make it easier for you, we have established our own definitions. And, since oak is by far the most popular species, we use this as an …