French Oak

Solid Hardwood Flooring
by Palladio Wide Planks

The white oak log is sought after by furniture makers, wine barrel makers (coopers), leather companies (tanners) and lumber companies. All of these users are competing for the same limited material. The name “French Oak” comes from the preferred use as wine barrel material. It is very hard, has a tight grain, low porosity and a high content of tannin. This high level of tannin allows the barreled wine to age by eating up oxygen and it gives the wine a sought after aroma and taste. The same tannin is also used by the leather industry as a natural leather softener.

Description

French Oak, Natural Colors

Trees lowest 8′ used to make red wine and bourbon barrels. Palladio uses the next 8′. Fumed and Lime-Washed for a timeless look. Rich color emerges due to high tannin content. Also available in elegant American Walnut.

European Styling

Lifetime Coating System with “Extreme Matte” Finish (7%) enhances the wood grain. The look of an oil finish without the maintenance
Long planks: 3 of 6 boards in a carton are 71-½” long.
Extra wide: 7-½” planks
4-sided beveled edge (3/32″)

Eco-Friendly

300 year history of sustainable forest management
Harvested only at full maturity from verified managed growth forest
CARB II and PEFC certified
Contributes to LEED credits
Free of Urea Formaldehyde
Fumed (smoked) finish for natural colors without stain

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