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| Width | 2.25", 3", 3.25", 4", 5", 6" |
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| Grade | Select, #1, #2 |
Specs and FAQ of American Cherry Hardwood Flooring
Common Name(s): Black cherry, American cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus serotina
Distribution: Eastern North America
Tree Size: 50-100 ft (15-30 m) tall,
3-5 ft (.3-.6 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 35.0 lbs/ft3 (560 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 0.47, 0.56
Janka Hardness: 950 lbf (4,230 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 12,300 lbf/in2 (84.8 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 1,490,000 lbf/in2 (10.3 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 7,110 lbf/in2 (49 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 3.7%, Tangential: 7.1%,
Volumetric: 11.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
Yes, American Cherry’s versatile color palette and distinctive grain patterns make it adaptable to various design styles, from traditional to contemporary, providing homeowners with a flooring option that suits diverse aesthetic preferences.
While American Cherry is often left in its natural state to showcase its inherent beauty, it can be stained to achieve a desired color, offering homeowners flexibility in customizing the flooring to match their design vision.
American Cherry hardwood infuses spaces with a sense of elegance and warmth, creating a welcoming atmosphere and making it an ideal flooring choice for those seeking both beauty and character in their homes.
American Cherry hardwood flooring is cherished for its warm reddish-brown tones and unique grain patterns, providing a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic that adds richness to any interior space.
Why People/Homeowners Love American Cherry Hardwood Flooring
American Cherry hardwood flooring stands as a timeless and captivating choice for interior spaces, renowned for its warm, reddish-brown tones and unique grain patterns. Harvested from the American Cherry tree, this hardwood imparts a sense of elegance and sophistication to any room. The distinct coloration of American Cherry hardwood adds a touch of warmth and character, creating a welcoming atmosphere in both traditional and modern settings. Beyond its aesthetic charm, American Cherry hardwood is celebrated for its durability and strength, making it resistant to dents and wear. This quality ensures that the flooring maintains its beauty over the long term, offering homeowners a reliable and enduring investment in the enhancement of their living spaces.
Beyond its aesthetic allure and robust durability, American Cherry hardwood flooring also boasts remarkable stability. Its resistance to warping and cupping in response to fluctuations in humidity and temperature makes it a practical and reliable choice for a variety of environments. Whether gracing the floors of homes, offices, or commercial spaces, American Cherry hardwood flooring is a testament to nature’s beauty and resilience, providing a foundation of enduring elegance for years to come.
What Makes Rustic Wood Floor Supply Unfinished American Cherry Hardwood Flooring “Premium”?
Rustic Wood Floor Supply sets its Unfinished American Cherry Hardwood Flooring apart as a “Premium” choice through a meticulous and quality-focused approach throughout the entire production process. The defining feature begins with the careful selection of American Cherry hardwood, renowned for its warm reddish-brown tones and unique grain patterns. The company’s commitment to excellence is evident in the precision milling of the flooring, ensuring each board is crafted with unparalleled accuracy. This attention to detail extends to the tongue and groove fittings, resulting in boards that not only showcase the natural beauty of American Cherry but also facilitate a seamless and visually appealing installation.
The premium quality of Rustic Wood Floor Supply’s Unfinished American Cherry Hardwood Flooring is further accentuated by the choice of random length boards, ranging from 1-8 feet. This deliberate selection not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the flooring but also allows for greater flexibility and ease during the installation process. Moreover, the company adheres to rigorous kiln drying standards according to industry specifications, ensuring optimal stability and minimizing the risk of warping or cupping due to environmental changes. In essence, Rustic Wood Floor Supply’s Unfinished American Cherry Hardwood Flooring earns its “Premium” designation by delivering a product that not only reflects the natural beauty of American Cherry but also meets and exceeds the highest standards of craftsmanship and durability.
Ash Solid Wood Flooring Grades
American Cherry Solid Wood Flooring Grades
NWFA-NOFMA CLEAR AMERICAN BLACK CHERRY: A flooring product selected for its rich red-brown coloration and minimal character marks. The face is composed of 100% naturally colored heartwood.
Will admit the following and other similar characters: small tight checks; a minimal number of slight edge defects National Wood Flooring Association l Revised 04.2018 (indentations); small burls; limited pin knots; fine pin worm holes; a thin black steak, 3” (76.2 mm) long in 2’ (609.6 mm) of length; a sound gum pocket 1/16” (.0625”) (1.59 mm) wide x 1” (25.4 mm) long per foot of length(304.8 mm) and three-fourths (3/4) tongue, full length of the piece.
NWFA-NOFMA SELECT AMERICAN BLACK CHERRY: A flooring product with natural coloration variations found in heartwood and a small amount of contrasting sapwood, along with allowable characters.
Will admit the following and other similar characters: 1/2” (.500”) (12.7 mm) wide bright sapwood entire length of piece or equivalent; a small tight 1/4” (.250”) (6.35mm) wide knot every 3’ (914.4 mm) of length; slightly open shallow checks, 1/2” (.500”) (12.7 mm) long per foot (304.8 mm) of length; edge defects (indentations) less than 1/16” (.0625”) (1.59 mm) wide x 1/2” (.500”) (12.7 mm) long for every 2’ (609.6 mm) of length; intermittent machine burn; narrow black streaks not running the entire length; a gum pocket 1/8” (.1250”) (3.18 mm) wide x 1” (25.4 mm) long per foot (304.8 mm) of length; a slight amount of scant thickness where ends are full thickness; and one-half (1/2) tongue, full length of the piece.
NWFA-NOFMA NO. 1 COMMON AMERICAN BLACK CHERRY: A flooring product which may contain prominent color variation between the light sapwood and dark heartwood, along with prominent natural and machine produced characters.
Will admit the following and other similar characters: broken knots up to 1/2” (.500”) (12.7 mm) wide with no loose pieces, must readily fill; numerous checks up to 1/16” (.0625”) (1.59 mm) wide and not extending through the piece; edge defects (indentations) up to 3/32” (.0938”) (2.38 mm) wide x 1 1/2” (38.1 mm) long in aggregate for every 3’ (914.4 mm) of length; occasional solid machine burns; a small area of rough face showing minor saw marks; unlimited sapwood; sapwood may be stained, splotchy, and include unlimited sticker-stain; up to 20” (508 mm) scant stock (hit or miss) for every 5’ (1524 mm) of length, with full thickness within 3” (76.2 mm) of ends; may have heavy steaks and dark discoloration up to 50%; open fillable gum pockets; worm holes 1/8” (.125”) (3.18 mm) in diameter, one (1) per foot (304.8 mm) of length; pin worm holes, six (6) per foot (304.8 mm) of length; one (1) area of torn grain to 1/16” (.0625”) (1.59 mm) deep per 3’ (914.4 mm) of length; and one-quarter (1/4) tongue, full length of the piece.
NWFA-NOFMA NO. 2 COMMON AMERICAN BLACK CHERRY: A flooring product which contains sound natural variations and manufacturing imperfections of the forest product, all imperfections and open characters must be fillable.
Will admit the following and other similar characters: knots and knot holes where openings and loose areas do not extend through pieces; edge defect 1/4” (.250”) (6.35mm) wide x 1/4” (.250”) (6.35mm) wide if irregular, not to extend in depth through the tongue and groove engagement; dark machine burns not more than 3/64” (.046875”) (1.19 mm) deep; prominent open checks not extending through the piece; incipient decay which is not softer than surrounding wood; a small un-planed area with radiating saw marks; split ends with no movement across the split; an area of torn grain up to 1/8” (.125”) (3.18 mm) deep x 3” (76.2 mm) in length for the full width of the piece permitted for every 2’ (609.6 mm) of length; angled grub worm holes 3/16” (.1875”) (4.76 mm) wide x 1/2” (.500”) (12.7 mm) long with all other worm holes if sound; unlimited dark discoloration and streaks to include stained sapwood and unlimited sticker stain; open gum pockets to 1/8” (.125”) (3.18 mm) wide; Occasional scant thickness (hit or miss) on the back of the flooring board the entire length of the piece admitted, providing there is full bearing across the board at some point within three inches of the ends. A limited number of pieces with no tongue admitted.
