Country Plank - American Black Walnut

Historically, the favored wood for fine furniture making, this wood was extensively used since early days. Beginning as an almost purple color, Walnut, the only domestic wood that starts off dark, quickly turns a beautiful nut brown with the sapwood remaining a slightly lighter color for contrast. We carefully choose the face with the most heart wood for the top of each plank to minimize the huge color variation between heartwood and sapwood inherent in Walnut and then steam the planks prior to kiln drying to provide a more consistent finished product color. With any finish, Walnut will develop golden highlights and lighten on exposure to sunlight.

Select & Better Grade (NOFMA):
Available in solid planks or engineered planks by special order, unfinished, or factory pre-finished with a micro bevel on the solid planks and a square edge on the engineered planks; this plain sawn grade is virtually free of knots, with some small pitch pockets and the beautiful characteristic Walnut grain and a relatively uniform deep color, to enhance a formal design style.

Select & Better Rift & Quarter Sawn (NOFMA):

Available in solid planks or engineered planks by special order, unfinished, or factory pre-finished with a micro-bevel on the solid planks and a square edge on the engineered planks, this grade is virtually free of knots, with some small pitch pockets, a relatively uniform color and is hand selected for straight grain. With the deep chocolate color of Walnut - but, without the typical varied grain, this option is suitable for the most formal applications.

Country Grade (NOFMA #1 Common):

Available in solid planks or engineered planks by special order, unfinished, or factory pre-finished with a micro bevel on the solid planks and a square edge on the engineered planks; this plain sawn grade has most of the naturally occurring wood character remaining such as knots, gum pockets, distinct color variations and varying grain patterns adding to its popular appeal. This option is adaptable to a variety of design styles where the deep brown color of Walnut is desired.

Rustic Grade (NOFMA #2 & #3 Common & Better):
Available in solid unfinished planks only, plain sawn, with more of the naturally occurring wood characteristics remaining such as larger and more frequent knots, gum pockets, distinct color variations and varying grain patterns than Country Grade. This grade is suited to a more relaxed setting.

American Black Walnut Specifications
Thickness: 3/4" Solid

5/8" Engineered
Widths Available: 2 1/4" - 8" Solid

3" - 5" Engineered
Lengths Ranges Available: 1' - 8', 2' - 10', 5' - 10'
Milled Profile: Tongue & groove edges & ends, back relieved
Pre-finishing Available: Satin sheen, 7 coats UV cured polyurethane w/ aluminum oxide Hardness (Janka Scale): 1010 (21% softer than Red Oak)
Shipping Weight: 2.90 lbs per square foot, Solid

2.70 lbs per square foot, Engineered

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