Description
The Elegance Plyquet Rift & Quartered (R&Q) Collection features premium Red Oak hardwood flooring crafted for exceptional visual consistency, durability, and long-term stability. Utilizing specialized rift and quarter-sawn cutting methods, each plank displays clean, linear grain patterns with reduced natural variation, creating a refined look that brings a sophisticated edge to both modern and traditional interiors.
Engineered with a 4 mm wear layer and a substantial 3/4″ overall thickness, this floor is built to perform in demanding residential and light commercial settings. Rift-sawn boards are milled at a slight angle to the growth rings to produce straighter, more uniform grain, while quarter-sawn boards are cut from quartered logs to enhance dimensional stability and reduce natural movement. The result is a premium hardwood floor that combines the distinctive character of Red Oak with greater visual consistency and reliable performance over time.
A light brushed texture paired with a low-sheen matte finish enhances the natural grain of the wood while maintaining a smooth, contemporary appearance. The understated finish helps minimize glare and conceal everyday wear more effectively than traditional high-gloss flooring.
Chai Color
The Chai tone brings a soft, inviting warmth to the natural character of oak, blending light beige and subtle earthy undertones for a look that feels both contemporary and timeless. Rather than masking the wood, Chai gently enriches its natural grain and variation, creating a balanced color that feels warmer and more dimensional than a traditional raw or natural finish.
Paired with the clean, linear grain of Rift & Quartered lumber, the color takes on an especially refined appearance, allowing the distinctive grain structure of the wood to remain visible without looking overly busy or rustic. The result is a floor with understated warmth, natural depth, and a sophisticated architectural quality.
Its versatile neutral palette works beautifully with Scandinavian, organic modern, contemporary, transitional, and modern traditional interiors, making Chai an excellent choice for spaces that want the brightness of natural oak with a softer, warmer, and more welcoming overall tone.
Plank Width Listed: 4-3/8″
Also Available In: 5-1/4″, 6 ⅛”, and 7 ⅛” widths
Ideal for homeowners, designers, and builders seeking a premium Red Oak hardwood floor that combines natural warmth, distinctive grain character, and exceptional dimensional stability.
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