I bought some Value Grade (aka Cabin, Tavern?) Timberland Engineered Natural Maple click-lock wood flooring at 3/8 thickness that's ready to be installed soon as FLOATING with no glues but with foam underlayment above plywood sub-floor. I am in the process of sorting different lengths of wood planks out and I was wondering what are signs of a wood plank that's NOT usable and needs to be thrown away? Defects at the tongue or groove? Large scar-type scratches underneath the plank or on the surface? Any other tips about cabin/tavern grade? This will be installed as DIY and it is my first time.
Cabin grade is usually rated so because it has more knots and heavy grianing..There usually ( usually) isn t any thing wrong with the tongue or groove... Just the surface look. If you like the knots and graining like this then you ll like the wood. ' Watch for surface pits and nicks on the edges you can t live with. Other than this its just a more rustic look. Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar. GL
