Grades for all styles
The grade of wood is one way to classify hardwood flooring according to the different plank textures and natural features. Knots, mineral streaks, shakes and checks, or other character traits do not impact the quality of the planks. The choice of grade is also a matter of design preference and will depend on the look that you want your floor to have. Wickham Flooring offers up to 6 grades of wood depending on the range of hardwood or engineered wood floors that you choose.
Solid hardwood flooring
Canadian Plus Grade
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Combination of sapwood and natural color variation.
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Sound closed knots accepted, no paste filler accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 30 to 36 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
*Ash is available in a brushed finish in this grade
Cottage Grade
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Combination of coloring, from light to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 32 to 38 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Builder Grade
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Mix of coloring, from moderate to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 27 to 29 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Rustic Grade
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All color variations accepted.
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 12 to 15 inches
- On accumulation only
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Engineered wood flooring
Select Grade
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Combination of sapwood and natural color variation.
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 40 to 43 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
*Ash is available in a brushed finish in this grade
Solid hardwood flooring
Canadian Plus Grade
-
Combination of sapwood and natural color variation.
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Sound closed knots accepted, no paste filler accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 30 to 36 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Cottage Grade
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Combination of coloring, from light to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 32 to 38 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Builder Grade
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Mix of coloring, from moderate to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 27 to 29 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Rustic Grade
-
All color variations accepted.
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 12 to 15 inches
- On accumulation only
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Solid hardwood flooring
Canadian Plus Grade
-
Combination of sapwood and natural color variation.
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Sound closed knots accepted, no paste filler accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 30 to 36 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Cottage Grade
-
Combination of coloring, from light to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 32 to 38 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Rustic Grade
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 12 to 15 inches
- On accumulation only
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Solid hardwood flooring
Select & Better Grade
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Natural sapwood color, with a clear and uniform appearance.
- Minimum length of 14 inches
- Average length of 30 to 32 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Canadian Plus Grade
-
Combination of sapwood and natural color variation.
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Sound closed knots accepted, no paste filler accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 30 to 36 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Natural grade
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Mix of coloring, from moderate to pronounced.
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Sound closed knots accepted, no paste filler accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 25 to 29 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Cottage Grade
-
Combination of coloring, from light to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 32 to 38 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Builder Grade
-
Mix of coloring, from moderate to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 27 to 29 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Rustic Grade
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 12 to 15 inches
- On accumulation only
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Engineered wood flooring
Select Grade
-
Combination of sapwood and natural color variation.
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 40 to 43 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Solid hardwood flooring
Canadian Plus Grade
-
Combination of sapwood and natural color variation.
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Sound closed knots accepted, no paste filler accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 30 to 36 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Cottage Grade
-
Combination of coloring, from light to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 32 to 38 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Builder Grade
-
Mix of coloring, from moderate to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 27 to 29 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Rustic Grade
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 12 to 15 inches
- On accumulation only
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Solid hardwood flooring
Select & Better Grade
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Natural sapwood color, with a clear and uniform appearance.
- Minimum length of 14 inches
- Average length of 30 to 32 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
*Available on request only
Canadian Plus Grade
-
Combination of sapwood and natural color variation.
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Sound closed knots accepted, no paste filler accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 30 to 36 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
*Red Oak is available in a brushed finish in this grade
Cottage Grade
-
Combination of coloring, from light to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 32 to 38 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Builder Grade
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Mix of coloring, from moderate to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 22 to 25 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Rustic Grade
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All color variations accepted.
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 12 to 15 inches
- On accumulation only
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Engineered wood flooring
Select Grade
-
Combination of sapwood and natural color variation.
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 40 to 43 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
*Red Oak is available in a brushed finish in this grade
Solid hardwood flooring
Canadian Plus Grade
-
Combination of sapwood and natural color variation.
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Sound closed knots accepted, no paste filler accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 28 to 35 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
*White oak is available in a brushed finish in this grade
Cottage Grade
-
Combination of coloring, from light to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 32 to 38 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Builder Grade
-
Mix of coloring, from moderate to pronounced, with rustic character.
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 27 to 29 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Rustic Grade
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 12 to 15 inches
- On accumulation only
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Engineered wood flooring
Select Grade
-
Combination of sapwood and natural color variation.
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 40 to 43 inches
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
*White oak is available in a brushed finish in this grade
Cottage Grade
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 40 to 43 inches
*Please note that wood is a natural material; therefore, lengths may vary.
Janka hardness
*Please note that the wood sample photos are for reference purposes only. Wood is a natural and living material, and as such, its colors, textures, and grain patterns may vary from one sample to another and from the final installed product. These variations are part of the natural beauty of real wood.