Hickory flooring

Discover how the V+ option transform the natural character of hickory to suit your decor.

Hickory is a North American hardwood known for its exceptional strength and bold visual contrast. Its dynamic grain and wide color range — from pale cream to deep chocolate brown — create a striking, character-filled appearance.

 

Distinctive and full of life, Hickory highlights the raw, natural beauty of wood while offering remarkable durability. Perfect for warm, rustic, or modern settings, it embodies authentic strength and vitality.

Variation with Knots (V+)

Hickory Variation with Knots celebrates the wood’s raw and rustic nature. Stronger tonal contrasts and visible knots add warmth and authenticity, giving the floor a lively, organic personality ideal for inviting, nature-inspired spaces.

Hickory Variation with Knots (V+)

NATURAL COLOR

All color variations are possible.

KNOTS

Healthy or star knots of maximum allowable size are permitted.**

CRACKS AND SPLITS

Open splits are not permitted on the face or at the ends of the board.

MINERAL STREAKS

Accepted.

MARKS AND CHECKS

None.

VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS AROUND KNOTS

Visual characteristics may be present around knots. They must be properly repaired. Their cumulative length must be less than 2.5", and no individual characteristic may exceed 1.75".

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Slight abnormal color variations accepted (e.g. tool marks, stains on slats, discoloration, bluing, etc.) Open defects must be repaired whenever possible. When repair is not possible, open defects at the center of the face must be smaller than 3/16" in diameter or equivalent. Open defects reaching the edge at the V-joint must be smaller than 1/16". For other defects, the surface area of repair material may not exceed 25 cm² (4 square inches).

(*) In the hardwood flooring industry, there is an accepted allowance of up to 5% for planks that may be misgraded or off-grade. This means that while the vast majority of the flooring will meet our high-quality manufacturing standards, it is possible to find a small percentage of pieces with imperfections or defects. This allowance is standard across the industry and ensures that any minor variations in grading are within an acceptable range.

(**) For reference, the size of knots, holes, and open knots may reach up to 60% of the board width, to a maximum knot diameter of 4″.

Wood is a natural, noble material. Each board is unique and may display variations in color, grain, and natural characteristics consistent with the selected grade.

Variations from box to box are therefore expected and are an inherent part of the product’s authenticity. They do not constitute manufacturing defects.

To ensure a balanced and harmonious distribution of natural variation, Preverco strongly recommends opening and blending a minimum of 3 to 5 boxes simultaneously during installation. This practice allows tonal differences, contrasts, and natural features to be evenly distributed across the installed surface.

When installation is performed by a third party, it is recommended that the homeowner:

  • attend the installation when possible, and/or
  • clearly communicate aesthetic expectations prior to the start of installation.

Natural characteristics may be positioned strategically depending on the desired visual outcome.

For example:

  • If a more uniform and understated look is desired, boards with more pronounced knots or stronger contrast may be installed in closets, cuts, or less visible areas.
  • Conversely, if a more rustic and expressive ambiance is preferred, these features may be prioritized in open living spaces.

Any board deemed ‘’less desired’’ should be set aside prior to installation. Once installed, it is considered accepted.

Proper planning and clear communication are essential to achieving a final result aligned with aesthetic expectations.

Final Result

Hickory Variation with Knots (V+) (ambiance)
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