Flooring Grades

Hardwood Grades

Classic - Select - Prime Grade

Classic grades also known as select or prime are the highest grade of flooring. It is a more uniformed look due to having slight colour variation between the boards. The grain is straighter then other grades and the floor will contain very few and infrequent small knots and character marks. This grade of flooring is the most expensive as it is in limited supply from the raw material.
 

Natural Flooring – Selected - Harmony Grades

Natural grade also known as selected or harmony is the middle grade of timber and shows more character than prime grade but less than the rustic grade, can display some infrequent knots, some colour variations and some mineral streaking and grain pattern.
 

Rustic Flooring – Variation – Character Grades

Rustic grade also known as variation or character is a vibrant colourful floor full of character and excitement. The floor can display heavy grain markings and figuring, wider colour variations and frequent knots of varying sizes. This flooring offers great value for money, as the majority of the raw material will contain this type of grade, with out compromising on the quality, wear and stability of the floor.

Laminate Flooring Grades

The following is a breakdown of the AC ratings, their associated symbols and some suitable uses:

	AC 1 House, One Person, 21 (Residential, Moderate Traffic: Suitable for bedrooms or guest rooms)
	AC 2 Residential, General Traffic: Suitable for living rooms or dining rooms
	AC 3 Residential, Heavy Traffic: Suitable for all areas
	AC 3 Commercial, Moderate Traffic: Hotel rooms, small office
	AC 4 Commercial, General Traffic: Office, boutique, café
	AC 5 Commercial, Heavy Traffic: Public buildings, department stores