We are the largest producer of prefinished douglas fir flooring in the u s.
Vertical grain douglas fir flooring.
However it is not always the best choice.
This week read about where clear vertical grain comes from.
The wwpa tell us that for finish grades pieces 5 and narrower are graded from both edges and the better side or face.
When you re shopping around for douglas fir one of the things you ll hear advertised often is tight grain douglas fir lumber suppliers like altrufir pride themselves on the clear tight vertical grain of the douglas fir they sell and they should this lumber is stable strong and beautiful among the best building materials you ll find anywhere.
Clear vertical grain sample.
This solid wood flooring is kiln dried has a traditional tongue and groove profile and comes in lengths of 8 16.
This flooring is a looser grain than our standard tight grain cvg doug fir available in longer lengths.
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The smooth surface finish should require little sanding.
This material is a must for victorian craftsman or farmhouse restorations.
We stock clear vertical grain cvg and mixed grain douglas fir flooring in the historically appropriate face width of 3 1 4 ready to go for restoration and renovation projects.
The reverse side may be one grade lower.
This is a great price for doug fir flooring.
Many of our customers are replacing 100 year old floors.
Clear vertical grain douglas fir flooring has been around forever.
You might experiment with different clear varnishes poly coats to see what matches your personal taste for sheen ease of application uv protection cost etc.
The 1x4x12 clear vertical grain douglas fir t amp g flooring is manufactured to be installed as flooring.
It s been an industry staple and favored on the east coast for decades and for good reason.
When you need something with the highest durability available such as flooring decking or exterior siding or anything that needs to stand up to the elements or to heavy wear vertical grain douglas fir is your best bet.
Vertical grain douglas fir flooring 2 1 4 3 1 4 5 1 4 click to enlarge some photos shown with finish applied.
Offered in 4 widths.
Pieces 6 and wider are graded from the better side or face and one edge the other edge and reverse side may be one grade lower.
Our clear vertical grain cvg fir flooring takes stains very well and can make for a beautiful addition to any home looking for the look of vertical grain patterns in lighter color.
Fir flooring is an amazing looking wood flooring aka douglas fir.