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R.L. Colston 3/4" x 3 1/4" Utility Oak |
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3/4" x 3 1/4" Unfinished Utility Oak Flooring No warranty
Utility Will have defects, knots, open knots, missing tongues, machine burns, splits in the wood and short pieces (12"-8"). No returns allowed. This product comes in square-edge or v-groove and my be mixed product. Utility grade material is sold as is-no warranty, no returns, no cancellations. Utility grade material is on an accumulation basis which means this item may have an excessive wait time. Unfinished flooring is sold in open, strapped bundles and is not sold in boxes.
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Comments about 3/4" x 3 1/4" Utility Oak Flooring:
Beautiful variety to this wood - just be sure to plan on 25-30% culled as other reviewers have mentioned. Cull includes cracked boards, not just scuffed/knotholes. But SO much character! So inexpensive that you can easily hire a professional to install - and still pay less overall than for fake "wood" laminate. If in Austin TX area contact www.oldcrowrestoration.com - Mike is highly recommended to install these gorgeous floors!
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This flooring is for folks who want character in their floor. It is not perfect - not even close. I hit mine with a hammer and a saw to give it some extra character. I burned a lot in my wood stove since it was not useable so order extra. BUT... I wanted character. And with a lot of cuts, a lot of patience, and some yelling from my wife to get it done, I got it done. The pic is after 1 coat of wet semigloss. I gave it 4 coats before using satin as final finish and I got the look I wanted. Visitors assume it is reclaimed oak from some old mansion for crazy money.... alas, it was under a buck at lumber liquidators.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Herringbone on the cheap - spare time needed
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This is the fifth hardwood floor I have installed, so I do have some frame of reference. That being said, this was definitely the most labor intensive of the 5. I installed 950 square feet in an apartment house. I purchased 30% extra and used it all. Take your time and pre-sort each bundle, and you'll save alot of headache. I cut the bad ends off and used those for starters and ends. Measure the width of each piece before install, most are 3 1/4" but I had about 15% that were 1/16" to 1/8" under. This is not a problem if you put all the narrow pieces in the same row. I used the bad tounges and grooves for starting and end rows. Some of the end cuts were off, but its easy to see if you have the next board down before you nail it. The product comes as described. If you don't mind the extra labor, I'd say it jumped it by at least 50%, this product is beautiful when finished! I will use it again.
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I bought this to mix in with #2 common white oak, i wanted knots, pits and splits for a more rustic floor. It was actually in better shape than I was expecting, but I added some distressing and it was perfect. there are some warped pieces, and there were a few that were not usable at all, but I am very pleased with it.
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I was able to use the utility oak as a great cost effective way to build new bedroom doors that look fantastic and have an aged unfinished look.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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The utility grade oak flooring is a great product if you're willing to be creative in how you position your pieces and are willing to WORK. A lot of pieces that may see like waste may actually be good starting or finishing pieces. I ordered over 240 sq ft just for my master bedroom, which resulted in approximately 7-8 bundles. The extra 10% that LL recommends does come in handy. You'll get a lot of short pieces and will need to utilize every one of them to complete your project. I ended up placing the longer, more attractive pieces in highly visible areas and the shorter pieces in area(s) that may or may not have furniture placed on them. My waste ended up accumulating to approx. two bundles.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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I was hesitant at first because of the price of the product. I bought 2600sq for a remodel and I can say that the quality is as good as higher priced products/woods. You cant beat the price the value or the outcome. VERY PLEASED!
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I used this product throughout my home. Its a lot of work upfront but cheaper, you can stain it any color you want, and it has way more character.
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I absolutely love the look of the finished floor- I was very disappointed in the fact that at least a third of the pieces did not have a square end on them. The result was a triangular shaped gap on roughly a third of the end but joints. This was for a rustic cottage so it's OK, but would not be acceptable in a full time home. Again- the look with the broad variety of color and grain is beautiful if it wasn't for the "variety" of the manufacturing standards.
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Very happy with the finished product. We had about 30% waste.
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3/4" x 3 1/4" Unfinished Utility Oak Flooring Utility. Yes this material needs to be sanded and finished after its been installed.Q:
I would like to install this over my concrete foundation on the main level of the house(Approx 900 sqft). My house was built in 1986. I am a beginner. What is the best way to adhere this floor to the concrete? What underlayment is necessary to attach the floor and/or provide moisture barrier if any?1 answer
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Utility grade is made up of mainly short boards which can be glued down according to Bellawood Solid Instructions. Snap plenty of chalk lines as a guide to keep your rows straight. About one every 2nd or 3rd row.Q:
we started redoing our home and found hardwood floors under the carpet would like to use this floor but we found some pieces rotted out. would this product be able to use as replacement for damaged pieces ?1 answer
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Maybe, the issue issue you may find is the tongue and groove milling may differ from your flooring. If the width is exact then you should be able to work with it. For details on replacing, type, "replacement" here - www.lumberliquidators.com/ll/flooring/Flooring101Q:
Could I used this product on a wall? If so, would I use a nail gun or glue or both?1 answer
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For helpful tips & instructions; Please go to our http://www.lumberliquidators.com//brands/brands.jsp?brandName=WallsCeilings,Q:
For the 3/4" utility oak flooring, what type of underlayments is required?1 answer
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For a nail down application i recommend a moisture retarder paper such as our 15 lb roofing felt or Silicone Vapor Shield.Q:
If I have concrete floors, couldn't I lay down Elastalon over the concrete and then secure this flooring to the Elastalon instead of nailing it to a subfloor?1 answer
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Yes this is possible with a solid 3/4" product but I would caution it's use with a "utility" (tavern) product as there can be many shorts & missmilled boards.Q:
about how much does this wood weigh per sq ft. I need to know if I need my trailer or just my big truck1 answer
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This flooring weighs 2.74 lbs per sq ft.Q:
how many feet long is this wood?1 answer
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This is a random length wood product that comes 1’ to 4’ in length, the average length is about 2'.Q:
Is this red oak, white oak, or a mix of both?1 answer
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Tavern or Utility This product comes in square-edge or v-groove and may be mixed product (Red or White Oak). Will have defects, knots, open knots, missing tongues, machine burns, splits in the wood and short pieces (12"-8"). No returns allowed. Cabin, tavern, or utility grade hardwood can provide a low-cost option in hardwood. When purchasing this grade be sure to add 20%-25% to complete the project. SUMMARY: Tavern Grade flooring will contain significant variations in wood coloration and character; however, such imperfections should still provide a serviceable floor. Tavern grade has the lowest average board length of all standard wood grades. DETAILED: Tavern grade flooring will admit a limited amount of unfilled and unfinished open characters including open knots, splits, or cracks. Severely mis-manufactured boards, shattered or rotten ends, pieces with less than ¼tongue, or other unsound defects of a similar nature are typically not permitted. Tavern grade pre-finished flooring will contain a limited amount of pieces with finish irregularities including, but not limited to: bubbles, finish skips or lines, severe streaks, stain/color variation, surface handling scratches, and grainy surface/debris. When assembled, Tavern grade flooring may exhibit gapping that exceeds 0.031”and end/side over-wood(e.g. height variation between adjacent boards) that exceeds 0.030”. NOTE: This grade description is intended only to provide general characteristics of the identified wood grade, and is not all-inclusive. Specific wood characteristics and acceptance criteria may vary by wood species. A 5% allowance per box is established for pieces exhibiting one or more milling, grading, or finishing defects.Q:
Why can't you glue this product down?1 answer
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The NWFA does not recommend 3/4" solid wood flooring to be glued down due to the longer lengths of this random length product. |
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