White Oak #3 Common (also known as Utility Grade) Hardwood Flooring is great for low budget situations. This grade of flooring will include all of Oak’s natural characteristic and marks including both small knots, large knots, some pocket knots which can be easily filled with matching wood filler.

What does oak graded mean?

The last letter refers to the quality grade. The letter can be an A for exceptional quality oak, or it can be a number 1 to 3, with 3 being of lower quality. 1 being good quality and 3 would have quite a bit of character, such as knots and sap. There is also a 4 which is the lowest quality, but we don’t supply that.

What is #3 grade hardwood flooring?

Grade 3 floors have very noticeable color variations and prominent character traits like knots, worm holes, and open checks. What’s more, it usually has accompanying machining and drying variations as well. It’s essentially perfect for those seeking a more relaxed feel and a natural, organic hardwood floor look.

Is oak flooring hardwood or softwood?

Hardwoods are angiosperms (they have covered seeds like apple, pear , peach , nut trees_ and they are deciduous. Softwoods are gymnosperms (the seeds are not covered) so that all evergreens, and coniferous trees are softwoods. Yes. Oak is considered a hardwood.

What is grade oak flooring?

Grade is what controls the finished appearance of oak flooring (what it looks like) More natural grain pattern and filled dead knots up to 15mm allowed Lower grades allow open natural defects that are repaired with dark filler before being sanded and finished

What is red oak flooring?

Red Oak is the most popular flooring choice available today, and has been for decades. Red oak flooring is hard and durable with a prominent grain and a pinkish tan hue, mellowing to gold over time. Red Oak is the standard by which all other flooring options are judged.

Is oak a hardwood?

Oak wood is a type of hardwood that derives from the oak tree native to the northern hemisphere .