Calais

Name: Calais
SKU: 14738
Availability: InStock

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Handmade white oak floors in natural WOOD-TONES

A Calais floor embodies the natural elegance of White Oak. CRAFT’s team of wood artisans makes the beauty of Calais possible by strictly grading the wood to limit excessive colour variation and to showcase its natural wood colour palette.

Calais (White Oak)

For the utmost in design flexibility, each CRAFT floor is available as wide plank flooring, Herringbone or Chevron pattern. The Calais floor featured above is Architectural-width Chevron.

Calais Architectural Chevron

Product Details

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VENEER / ORIGIN / HARDNESS

White Oak - North American - Janka Rating 1360
All Oak is third-party verified by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) to be from legal and responsible sources. Learn More

CORE / ORIGIN

Eucalyptus multi-ply hardwood core - Thailand, certified sourcing
All Eucalyptus comes from sources that are third-party certified by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) to be legal, responsible and sustainable. Learn More

CREDITS IN GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEMS

The values of CRAFT align well with the principles of sustainable building. All CRAFT floors contribute to earning a minimum of 4 credits in LEED v4, BD+C and ID+C, and several other green building rating systems. Learn More

GREEN MANUFACTURING

All CRAFT floors are manufactured in a state-of-the-art wood flooring manufacturing facility that is fully owned and managed by CRAFT Living Inc. The facility runs on green, renewable energy, is TRUE Zero-Waste Certified, and is designed to provide a healthy, VOC-free working environment for its employees. The facility is ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) certified. Learn More

COLOUR VARIATION

Low to medium colour variation

GRADE

CRAFT Premium Grade: Specially selected to limit excessive colour variation and establish the optimal balance between the wood's natural characteristics and clear surfaces.

WOOD PATTERN / GRAIN

The White Oak planks selected for our Calais floors will be mostly heartwood with occasional strips of blonde sapwood for accent.

TEXTURE / BEVEL

Refined techniques including wire-brushed texturing and fine hand sanding make the grain of a real wood floor come alive. Planks are moulded with a 0.7mm radius micro-bevel.

FINISH

DuRa Finish™ Ultra Matte looks natural and harmonizes with wood’s natural texture, while offering superior protection. CRAFT floors are regularly tested by Underwriters Laboratories for VOC emissions and consistently achieve the highest rating of GREENGUARD Gold, demonstrating an ultra-low level of emissions and ensuring a healthy living environment with excellent indoor air quality. Learn More

As an option, DuRa Finish™ Ultra Matte can be upgraded to DuRa Finish™ Commercial. This is a great solution for flooring used in a commercial setting where it will receive more foot traffic than in a regular residential application, and where increased abrasion resistance is required. Learn More

GLOSS LEVEL

Matte finish with a gloss level of 6-8%

WIDTH / CONSTRUCTION

8" width — 15mm total thickness
(3mm surface wear layer + 12mm core)
CRAFT's cores are made from structural-grade eucalyptus, PEFC Certified to be from responsible, renewable sources. Learn More

LENGTHS / BOX SIZES

Standard Box: Random 1’ to 8' lengths, with the majority of boards being longer lengths; 42 sqft per box; 92 lbs (approx.)
CRAFT 9 Box: 8 pcs x 9’ lengths; 47.3 sqft per box; 104 lbs (approx.)
LongCRAFT Box: 8 pcs x 10’ lengths; 52.5 sqft per box; 116 lbs (approx.)

CRAFT 9 and LongCRAFT planks will blend perfectly with standard length boxes. Learn More

GLUE

Highest quality, formaldehyde-free adhesive used to glue all components; CARB2 Compliant.

WOOD FILLER

All wood floors require some amount of wood filling to compensate for surface imperfections. CRAFT’s Artisan Team has created wood filler specifically for Calais that is designed to harmonize beautifully with Calais' natural tones.

HERRINGBONE / CHEVRON

This product is available in Herringbone and Chevron patterns, click below to explore: Herringbone Chevron

ACCESSORIES

Stair Nosings and Vents are readily available and use the same wood, surface treatment and finish as that of the wood floor to achieve the utmost in design unity and coordination. T-Moulds and Reducers are available by custom order. Learn More

INSTALLATION

Suitable for installation above, on or below grade. Approved for installation over Radiant Floor Heating systems. Learn More

WARRANTY

DuRa Finish™Ultra Matte: 30 Year Finish Warranty; Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty; 3 Year Light Commercial Warranty

DuRa Finish™ Commercial: 10 Year Commercial Wear Warranty; Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty; 60 year Residential Wear Warranty applies when using DuRa Finish™ Commercial in residential settings.
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