GLOSSARY OF HARDWOOD TERMS

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Hardwood Experts in Elizabethtown, KY

There's no need to feel overwhelmed when shopping for new hardwood. Our hardwood experts can help you learn some of the common terms that will make the process easier!

Engineered Hardwood

Real hardwood slats glued together in a layered construction, alternating directions to reinforce the strength of each plank. Topped with a high-quality wood veneer and reinforced finish.

Waterproof Hardwood

Engineered construction that combines a genuine wood veneer with a rigid core for waterproof performance. Planks lock together to make the surface impervious to water.

Hardwood Refinishing

Process of sanding down real hardwood floors to refinish the surface and remove significant scratching, fading, cupping, cracking, or discoloration, thus restoring the shine.

Distressed Texture

For rustic design, distressed hardwood texture brings aged, authentic appeal with worn character, markings, and an overall antiqued visual that emphasizes genuine wood beauty.

Hand-Scraped Texture

Hardwood texture where planks are scraped by hand to create a vintage look, optimize character in each plank, enhance visual interest, and showcase the skill of trained craftsmen.

Wire-Brushed Texture

Wire brushing removes the softer grain in the wood to reveal the hardest, most durable grain. This subtle texture showcases tremendous natural character and a charming vibe.

Smooth Texture

Hardwood texture with minimal markings and muted or matte finish that creates an ideal modern hardwood floor. This brings purpose, precision, and proportion to the forefront.

Herringbone Layout

Classic, striking plank pattern created from vertical rows of slanting lines meeting at a 90-degree angle, forming either a V or an inverted V. 

Diagonal Stripe Layout

Hardwood planks are installed from the corners as opposed to installing the flooring straight along the wall. A great for small rooms since it creates the illusion of more open space.

Chevron Layout

Plank pattern that relies on adjoining vertical rows of slanting wood, where each piece joins at a 45-degree angle. This design is timeless and can fit in a home with any décor.

Parquet Layout

Wood tile pattern created by arranging small pieces of hardwood in repeating patterns for a distinctive, retro 3D look and feel.

Mixed-Width Hardwood

Hardwood collections that feature planks of varied dimensions within the same box to create one-of-a-kind finished flooring installations. 

Proudly serving Elizabethtown and the Central Kentucky area with top flooring, cabinetry, kitchen, bath and countertop solutions. Family owned and operated, Corvin's Floors + Cabinets invite you to visit our gorgeous showroom located at 6727 North Dixie Highway, between Elizabethtown and Radcliff.