R.L. Colston  3/4" x 2 1/4" Red Oak Select

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This is a plain sawn oak product, for quarter sawn look at;

3/4" x 2 1/4" Rift/Quartersawn Red Oak
SKU: 10010587
Compare at $3.49/SFT
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R.L. Colston is an unfinished flooring that requires site sanding and finishing. Today's hardwood finishes are most durable and are applied in a quality controlled environment. We offer several pre-finish coatings, whereas most site-finished floors -sanded and finished at the job site- would only have two or three coats applied, then these must be air dried.

There are more advantages than disadvantages of pre-finished materials. Nearly all pre-finished hardwood floors will have beveled edges to some extent. On the other hand, site finished flooring will have a flawless uniform appearance when sanded. Many people with health concerns or respiratory issues choose pre-finished floors because these are installed without the usual sanding dust and fumes commonly associated with site finished floors. Another benefit is that these can be installed and walked on the same day!

Our Bellawood floors are factory pre-finished with an aluminum oxide water-base urethane using a multi-step application process. (8) coats are applied to most domestic and exotic wood species and each coat is hard-cured using Ultraviolet (UV) light. Bellawood pre-finished flooring offers superior wear resistance and is backed by a limited 100-year warranty! Maintaining the appearance of any wood floor requires close attention to in-door climate controls during seasonal changes.

Therefore, whether you choose one of our many “pre-finished” or “un-finished styles, we will have a floor for you. Let us know how we can help with your selection.

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Select
This is a random length wood product that comes 1’ to 7’ in length, the average length is about 3.25'.
This is the top grade and the overall appearance shall be good. The face of strips shall be selected for appearance after finishing. This grade includes characteristics found in the unfinished grades of CLEAR and SELECT grade.
The following characters are admitted: unlimited sapwood and the natural variations of color; occasional small burls; light brown steaks not more than 1/8" in width and 6" in length or the equivalent; an occasional very small tight 1/8" knot; and limited 1/32" fine pinworm holes, may be included in any one piece when properly filled.
Natural
This is a random length wood product that comes 1’ to 7’ in length, the average length is about 2.5'.
The face of strips may contain sound wood characteristics which are even and smooth after filling and finishing. This grade includes some characteristics found in the unfinished grades SELECT, NO.1 COMMON, and NO. 2 COMMON.
The following characters are admitted; worm holes; season and kiln checks, broken knots up to 3/8" in diameter, minor imperfections in machining, torn grain and burns. Other characters will be admitted if they do not impair the soundness of the floor. All larger admitted open characters are to be properly filled and finished. Limited unfinished/unfilled small open grade characters permitted.
Large grub worm holes, splits extending through the piece, shake and similar unsound defects not admitted.
For naturally finished coloration- all the varying color characteristics of the wood admitted to include, Sticker Stain, and Dark Streaks up to 3/8" in width not to exceed 1" in length for each lineal foot.
STANDARD & BETTER PREFINISHED OAK
A combination of PRIME and STANDARD grade developing from the production run. Minimum average length 2 1/2'. Bundles 1 1/4' and up.
TAVERN, UTILITY & CABIN
This is a random length wood product that comes 1’ to 7’ in length, the average length is about 2'.
Should lay a serviceable floor.
A limited amount of unfilled/unfinished open characters admitted. A limited amount of pieces with finish irregularities such as bubbles, small skips, lines, stain/color variation, surface handling scratches, minor trash, and the like are allowed.
The following characters are NOT admitted: mis-manufactured boards; shattered or rotten ends; large open knots and other unsound defects of a similar nature; pieces with less than 1/4 full tongue.Minimum average length 2'. Bundles 1 1/4' and up.

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This is a solid 3/4" product designed to be nailed to a wood substrate.
But can be installed over concrete using our Elastilon underlayment.
What you should know about Elastilon Strong
An Elastilon-backed wood floor is much faster to install than traditional nail or glue-down methods.
Elastilon Strong can be installed on new concrete floors, handling up to 3.9% moisture content. A vapour barrier of at least 6 mil PE should be used below grade and on newly poured concrete above grade where the moisture content is above 3.9%.
Laid down with a 5/8” (15 mm) expansion gap, Elastilon Strong creates a dynamic, floating floor that expands or contracts naturally with the hardwood.
Elastilon Strong has no odor and is free of volatile materials.
Elastilon Strong gives cushioned comfort.
1/8” (3 mm) thick Elastilon Strong has ratings of IIC 62 and STC 54.
Thermal resistance: R _ 0,15 (m K) / W
Elastilon Strong carries a 70-year limited warranty. Thank you for your inquiry.

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ACCLIMATION/CONDITIONING THE FLOORING -SEE MOISTURE
All wood products are affected by environmental conditions especially prefinished materials. Acclimate the new flooring in the areas to be installed to normal lived-in conditions while in the boxes. Length of time is not the determining factor. The goal is to reach a moisture equilibrium or balance between the new flooring with its surroundings before installation. This balance could be achieved in as little as 1 to 5 days, or longer for some exotic species. For best performance, condition the flooring to consistent indoor temperatures of 60°-80° F and indoor humidity levels of 30% - 50%. Very dry or humid regions usually require extended conditioning. Recommended acclimation levels maintained even after the installation will minimize board movement, excessive squeaks and gaps.
Proper acclimation, moisture testing of the product and subfloor, even jobsite conditions all work together for the continued success of the installation and is the responsibility of those overseeing the project -the installer or wood floor owner.
You can find complete installation instructions on the product page by clicking on the specs tab and then clicking on - Installation Guide.pdf
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Yes. It is required in most installations.

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Yes this material is tongue and groove

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Yes, this is an unfinished floor which requires site finishing by a professional after installation. For help finding finishers, go to WWW.NWFACP.ORG and click on sand and finisher and then type in a zip code or city/state.

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Installation costs will vary across the country. The starting price for solid hardwood floor installations is $ 2.50 per square foot. Feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-476-0007 with any additional questions or to further discuss your project. Thank you for your inquiry.

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Please accept our apologies for the incorrect square footage per bundle information. The unfinished Natural Red Oak is packaged in bundles that average 19.5 sqf. Feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-476-0007 with any additional questions or to further discuss your project. Thank you for your inquiry.