FOR DEFINITIONS OF OTHER TERMS NOT LISTED HERE, PLEASE GO TO THESE SECTIONS: HOW IT’S MADE, STYLES, BEFORE YOU BUY, AND INSTALLATION.
Acrylic Impregnated The wood is infected with Acrylic to increase its hardness level.
Better This type of Oak has smaller knots and comparatively darker graining than others.
Buckle When the humidity level rises, wood expands and causes the planks to buckle.
Clear This kind of Oak has no blemishes or knots and is more expensive than others.
Janka Hardness Test In this test, a .444 inch steel ball is embedded to half its diameter in the piece of wood. The force required to accomplish this is measured.
Number 1 Common The quality of Oak has more knots and darker graining.
Number 2 Common The quality of Oak also has more knots and darker graining.
Rotary Cut A method of cutting that helps to get bolder graining patterns.
Select This quality of Oak has slightly smaller knots and lighter graining.
Sliced Cut This cutting process helps to get a more uniform and consistent pattern.
Stapled Down In this process of installation, 1-1/2 to 2-inch staples are used to attach the wood floor to the subfloor using a pneumatic gun.