Penetrating Oil Finish

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• Plain / Flat Sawn

  The most common, economical lumber cut, showing cathedral grain. More seasonal movement than quarter- or rift-sawn.

• PEI Rating

  A wear scale (Class 1–5) for glazed tile indicating suitable traffic level. Floors need at least Class 3; high-traffic entries Class 4–5.

• Polished Concrete

  A ground and densified concrete slab finished as the final floor. Durable and low-maintenance; relies on slab condition and may telegraph…

• Parquet

  Wood flooring set in geometric patterns (herringbone, chevron, basketweave). Labor-intensive to install; a design feature with a premium…

• Polyurethane Finish

  A durable clear topcoat for wood floors — oil-based (amber, slow-cure) or water-based (clear, fast-cure, low-odor). The wear surface of a…

• Natural Stone Tile

  Travertine, slate, marble, or granite floor tile — durable and unique but porous, requiring sealing and species-specific care.

• Porcelain Tile

  A denser, less porous, harder-fired tile rated for heavy traffic and wet areas. Through-body porcelain hides chips; the durable flooring-…

• Nail-Down

  Fastening solid (or thick engineered) wood through tongue into a wood subfloor with flooring cleats or staples — the traditional wood ins…