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
Handmade white oak floors in natural WOOD-TONES
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
The Calais White Oak flooring is part of the Contempa Collection. You can view the full specifications for this product on the spec sheet.
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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AVAILABILITY
Stocking Program product. Request a complimentary sample for your project.
How can I request a sample of Calais flooring?
We'll send you a real piece of Calais so you can explore how it looks and feels in your home.
Available accessories for Calais flooring include T Moulds, Reducers, Stair Moulds, and Vents. You can view all available accessories.
