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20 March, 2020
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Sanding UK
If you are a reader of our blog or are interested in wood floors in general, then you already know that wood floors are grouped into four groups: prime, select, natural and rustic. Each group is formed according to the appearance and amount of knots, swirls and natural patterns and also the amount of sap. Since the prime grade has the last number of knots and patterns and the most uniform and appearance, the first grade is considered to be the best quality of the four groups, followed by the select, natural and rustic in the end. Indeed, the class of wood has almost nothing to do with the quality of floor materials, but mainly with the way the materials look and how they are composed throughout the structure. Still, many people still believe that prime and select grades are the best they can buy for their money. In fact, many people are true fans of the main and select quality due to the cleaner and simpler appearance that is perfect for making any room look spacious and for the simple appearance that suits any style. Today we are going to discuss the main differences between the primary grade and the selected grade and which one to choose when planning to buy a new wooden floor.
Prime grade
This grade has a square edge and is made of the best wood (or at least topped with it in the case of engineering wood). The first grade has a minimum amount of sapwood indifference, filling and knots with the rustic grade, which is very natural and unique in appearance. In fact, the prime grade is much more expensive than the other grades available, but not for the highest quality, so if you are just looking for quality, strength and sturdiness, be sure to see what others are available in the market.
Select grade
The select grade is a mixture of almost primary boards with some of them that have a little more knots and natural patterns. By buying this grade of wood floors, you can be sure that you will get materials with only a minor amount of knots and slight colour variations. When it comes to excellence when selecting between primary grade and select grade, it is not necessary to consider quality, since the grade of wood does not define quality, strength and lasting power.
When we talking to the price, if you have a tighter budget, be sure to see the selected grade, since the difference in appearance is not so big, however, the difference between prices is important.
When it comes to appearance, this is the main factor to reflect when choosing between qualifications and appearance determines your final decision. For those of you who are fans of the constant, uniform and smooth appearance, the prime grade is probably the best solution. If you are a fan of the soft appearance, but still want a bit of character and exclusivity, the selected grade is excellent!