Journal

Oak Flooring Grades: What Knots, Sapwood and Character Actually Mean

Grading is the most misunderstood part of specifying timber. It describes character, not quality, and confusing the two is expensive.

Marchand Wall and Ceiling Boards: Why Cohesion Is the New Luxury

Wall and ceiling boards in the same oak palette as the flooring, at exactly half the board width, so joins align across every surface.

Which Direction Should I Lay My Oak Floor?

Direction looks like a minor decision. It determines how large a room reads and where the eye travels, and three guidelines cover almost every plan.