APPALACHIAN FLOORING
Appalachian Flooring is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of hardwood & engineered wood flooring
20 years of success
“A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE,
INSPIRED BY OUR SURROUNDINGS”
Inspired by our namesake, Appalachian Flooring refines the natural beauty of wood in order for it to become an integral part of your home. Our dedication to growth and innovation secures our position among the leading manufacturers of hardwood flooring in North America.
ABOUT
CORE VALUES
Appalachian Flooring believes in and values people.
We promote team member growth and happiness.
Our success depends on the collective energy, intelligence, and contribution of all our team members. We are committed to manufacturing the best quality hardwood flooring on the market at a reasonable price while constantly improving our craftsmanship and service.
RESPECT | FAIRNESS | INTEGRITY
SPECIES
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Birch
Birch is also known as yellow birch. The sapwood of this tightly-grained species is pale in color and blends well with the reddish-brown heartwood. Birch can show superb variation in its grain patterns. Much harder than white birch, birch is still softer than sugar maple or red oak.
Hardness on the Janka scale: 1,260
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Hard Maple
This species is primarily known for the tight, even graining of its light-colored sapwood, which ranges in color from cream to white with light yellow or red casts depending on the season during which it was sawn. Maple’s heartwood is of medium brown color and will contrast pleasantly with the sapwood in the grades that feature it. Maple can exhibit certain grain characteristics such as ripple grain and bird’s eye. Hard Maple is also known to some people as Sugar Maple.
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Hickory
This species showcases the most extreme color variations of any of the species we carry. The sapwood is generally of an off-white color that can have pink or yellow undertones. The heartwood is of a dark or medium brown. Hickory’s grain pattern varies greatly from one board to the next, making for a very lively looking floor. Hickory is considerably denser than Red Oak and Maple, which makes it an excellent floor for high traffic areas.
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Red Oak
This species delivers the classic hardwood look prevalent in turn-of-the-century homes. Red Oak’s heartwood is prized for its predominantly golden and reddish tones, whereas the sapwood will generally be composed of lighter-colored boards or boards of a different hue. Different types of interesting grain patterns such as cathedral peaks and linear grain are showcased by the alternating open and closed graining of the wood.
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White Oak
This species features neutral-colored heartwood that varies from light beige to light brown. The sapwood can be paler or greyer. The grain pattern in White Oak is quite distinct due to the difference between the appearance of the open and closed grain. Classic oak patterning, including cathedral peaks, will be predominant in the Excel grade while vertical linear grain will rule the R&Q Excel grade. Classic grain will be predominant in Live Sawn Character grade, and vertical grain will also be accepted.
PLATFORMS
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Plywood core ensures maximum stability
Thick wear layer allows for multiple resandings.
Diamond profiling for extreme precision
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High-quality finish options offered in various sheen levels
Finish flexibility protects wood in daily life
No VOC added in the production process
UV protection to reduce yellowing over time
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Sawn lamella yields the same appearance as solid wood
Random length distribution just like solid wood
Average length greater than solid flooring
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Warranty:
35-year residential, 5-year commercialMade in:
Canada and United StatesThickness:
11,4 mm | 18,4 mmWidths:
4’’, 5’’ | 7’’Installation:
Nailed or gluedLevel:
On, above, and below gradeRadiant heat:
Yes (Except Hickory)
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Solid hardwood construction from well-managed forests
Precision manufacturing for an exact fit
Micro-bevel on four sides
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High-quality finish options offered in various sheen levels
Finish flexibility protects wood in daily life
No VOC added in the production process
UV protection to reduce yellowing over time
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Random length distribution for a natural appearance
Specially selected planks to showcase the species features
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Warranty:
35-year residential, 5-year commercialMade in:
CanadaThickness:
3/4”Widths:
3 1/4”, 4 1/4”Installation:
NailedLevel:
On, aboveRadiant heat:
No
APPALACHIAN FLOORING COLLECTIONS
UNIQUE FLOORS
A modern twist on traditional hardwood floors, the Heritage collection evokes elements of nature, a unique texture to hide everyday wear, and practicality for daily use.
Heritage
THE AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE
In the Alta Moda collection, Red Oak and White Oak are lightly wire-brushed to reveal the full depth of their character and to create a deeper texture. Unique and complex stains are then applied to make every single product in this collection stand out. The texturing of the surface also helps hide marks on the floor, a great option for young families and pet owners.
Alta Moda
THE PERFECT TOUCH
By far our most comprehensive series, the Signature Collection offers a myriad of stain colors on a variety of North American species. Most products of the Signature Collection are also available in both solid and engineered profiles, with the Evershine™ revolutionary finish, offering ultra-matte or semi-gloss sheen options. Hundreds of width, profile, and color combinations will allow you to find the ideal floor to suit your tastes whether you prefer a classic or modern look.
Signature
NATURE’S TRUTH
An innovative process allows us to create floors that reveal the natural characteristics of raw wood. The flat finish of our new Verità Collection offers the lowest sheen possible for a prefinished floor. Discover how truly beautiful wood can be in its natural state.
Veritá
BREATHTAKING MOUNTAINS
Inspired by the sumptuous decor of our precious Appalachian chain of mountains, the Green Mountain collection reveals the next level of beauty and quality. The richness of the selection with the splendid ultra-matte brushed finish arouses peace and Tranquility. Let yourself be amazed by the astonishing variety.
Green Mountain
BEST SELLERS
Alta Moda | White Oak | Linen | Excel
Alta Moda | White Oak | Cotton | Excel
GRADES
THE GRADE OF A WOOD FLOOR REPRESENTS ITS APPEARANCE.
SINCE EACH PLANK IS UNIQUE, THEY ARE CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO THEIR VARIATIONS IN COLOR AND THE CHARACTER MARKS THAT ARE NATURALLY PRESENT IN THE WOOD FLOORING.
THE CHOICE OF GRADE IS, IN FACT, A MATTER OF APPEARANCE.
FOR THE MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT APPALACHIAN FLOORING’S GRADING SYSTEM, PLEASE CHECK OUT THE GRADING GUIDE.
SAWING METHODS
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PLAIN SAWN
The usual method employed in transforming logs into lumber destined for the production of hardwood floors. The wood cut yields a distinctive arch pattern in the grain.
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RIFT & QUARTER SAWN
Produces a vertical or parallel grain pattern on the board face. This method yields magnificent tiger stripe patterns on the surface of the wood (only available with White Oak products).
FINISHES
Evershine™ is Appalachian Flooring’s revolutionary finish available on all of our products in the Signature and Special FX collections. It allows our floors to be both beautiful and resistant. It has a phenomenal capacity to retain its gloss and resist wear-through, thereby preserving the original beauty of the floor. Evershine™ will keep your floor better looking, longer.
Evershine™
Smooth
Our innovative process allows us to create floors that replicate the natural appeal of raw wood. A unique process removes the yellowing effect of a traditional clear finish and keeps the sheen level at the lowest degree possible in a prefinished floor. Lay our Verità product next to a piece of unfinished wood and you will discover how truly beautiful wood can be in its natural state.
Wire-brush
Steel brushed is used to lightly texture the surface of the flooring. A flat finish is then applied. The floors in this collection are perfect for young families and pet owners, as the wire-brush texture conceals wear and damage.
