Brooklyn, NY Grades and Cuts

The professionals with Buono’s Flooring Co. of Brooklyn, NY can help explain the difference
in the grades of wood as well as the different cuts that are available. We can help you determine which would be perfect for your room. We’ve listed the different grades and cuts below. Schedule an appointment in our showroom by calling 718-645-6934 to see samples of what is available.   

Grade Available Include:

• Clear: Clear wood is free of defects, though it may have minor imperfections.
• Select: Select wood is almost clear, but contains some natural characteristics such as knots
  and color variations. This is the most common choice for homeowners
• No. 1 Common: Common wood (No. 1 and No. 2) has more natural characteristics such as knots and color variations than either clear or select grades, and often is chosen because of these natural features and the character they bring to a room. No. 1 Common has a variegated appearance, light and dark colors, knots, flags and wormholes.
• No. 2 Common: Common wood (No. 1 and No. 2) has more natural characteristics such as knots and color variations than either clear or select grades, and often is chosen because of these natural features and the character they bring to a room. No. 2 Common is rustic in appearance and emphasizes all wood characteristics of the species.

Cuts Available Include:

• Plainsawn - Plainsawn is the most common cut. The board contains more variation than the other two cuts because grain patterns resulting from the growth rings are more obvious.
• Quartersawn - Quartersawing produces less board feet per log than plainsawing and is
  therefore more expensive. Quartersawn wood twists and cups less and wears more evenly.
• Riftsawn - Riftsawn is similar to quartersawing, but the cut is made at a slightly different angle.

Contact Buono’s Flooring Co. today at 718-645-6934 for all of your Brooklyn, NY
flooring information needs.