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American Walnut | 5 Inch

A hint of mystery.

A hint of mystery.

American black walnut is considered by many to be the domestic exotic. Warm chocolate tones are entwined with light sapwood to create a mysterious and welcoming floor. A true walnut—and not just a walnut-colored stain over a different wood species—has a characteristic that you should be aware of as you are looking around.

Photo-sensitivity Photosensitivity is a wood's natural reaction when exposed to light. The affect is most noticeable when an object, like a couch, table or a rug, casts a sharp shadow onto the floor. Photosensitivity is a wood's natural reaction when exposed to light. Many species of wood (like Brazilian Cherry, Teak, and even Oak to a degree) change color or lighten when placed in direct sunlight. The affect is most noticeable when an object, like a couch, table or a rug, casts a sharp shadow onto the floor. Don't Worry! It's not damaged. The darker color is actually the original color of the floor, the rest has naturally changed due to the sunlight, it happens to all wood.

Area rugs and furniture can create ghosts like this. But don't worry! It isnt permanent.

The ghosts will fade to match the color of the rest of the floor in just a matter of days.
What you are seeing is not damage, though that is the first thing people think. The darker color is actually the original color of the floor, the rest has changed due to the sunlight.

All wood naturally patinas in sunlight. Area rugs and furniture can create ghosts like this. But don't worry! It isnt permanent. When you move the rug or chair, the ghosts will fade to match the color of the rest of the floor.

Walnut is particularly photosensitive. And because Walnut is so dark to begin with, the change is much more dramatic when it is exposed to light.

If you are considering Walnut, it's important to be aware,the sample you get most likely is already a slightly different color than what will come out of the box. But it will be a good representation of how it should look over time.
American Walnut is a beautiful, dark wood, known for its elegance and style. But it also has a characteristic that many people aren't aware of.

Photosensitivity is a wood's natural reaction when exposed to light. Many species of wood (like Brazilian Cherry, Teak, and even Oak to a degree) change color or lighten when placed in direct sunlight.

The affect is most noticeable when an object, like a couch, table or a rug, casts a sharp shadow onto the floor.
Move the furniture to see what happens.
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At Allwood, we embrace the beauty and variation created by nature. Every plank is unique, which is one of the things we love about what we do. However, while every sample is created directly from production, and and every photo is color corrected as closely as we can, it is not possible to display all variations in color and character you may find in your floor. That’s why it important to approve the actual flooring before final installation, not just a small sample.

**SPECIAL NOTE** Walnut is a very photosensitive, or “light-sensitive” wood. When exposed to sunlight, walnut is prone to change its color and become lighter than wood that is kept in the shade. Areas where this is most noticeable are those with direct sunlight or where sharp light/shadows are present. This is a natural occurrence in all real wood and not a defect in the flooring. It is very important to know this when considering walnut, however, as it is slightly more prone to color change than other wood types.

Why Allwood

What Drives Us

Our promise is really very simple…we care. We care about the products we make, the people we work with, and the planet we all share.

It’s why we focus on only developing products that are responsibly produced, precision crafted, and sustainably made—and why you won’t find laminates or plastics at Allwood—just beautiful, 100% real wood or bamboo.

Responsibility

This gets to the core of who Allwood as a company is:

It’s our job to make exceptional products…but our responsibility to care for the people and the world around us.

The Caring Project is how we plan to fulfill that obligation. Because we not only want to be good stewards of natural resources we are using now, but we also are striving to be conscientious of what we leave after us as well.

Customer Support

Builders prefer working with Allwood products because they are made to exact quality standards. Designers appreciate the great selection of styles and colors. Home owners love that Allwood floors continue looking great years after installation.

And all of them know if they have a question or a concern, Allwood Customer Support is always happy to help.

Lifetime Warranty

We are proud of the quality we build into our products. So much that we confidently back them with a Lifetime Structural Warrantee and a 25 Year Finish Warranty*.

Specifications

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Special Note:

You may be familiar with grading terms like “character” and “select”. These refer to the amount (or lack) of knots in a plank, the straightness of the grain, and even the amount of sapwood. For instance, a Very-Charactered grade of floor will have a lot of knots or variation in its grain. While a Select floor will have almost none. But what most people do not know is that there are separate grading systems between the different wood species. And that the grading for Walnut is quite different from that of Oak. A Select-grade walnut floor can look much different from a Select-grade oak. This can get kind of confusing if you don’t know the different scales.

So even though our Walnut is technically a Select-grade by walnut standards, to keep things simple, we have chosen to use an oak grading scale and are calling it Character.

DIMENSIONS*

Width: 5” (127mm)

RL-Length: 48” (1220mm)

Thickness: 9/16” (14mm)

Wear(Face) Layer: 3/16” (3mm)

CONSTRUCTION

Species: American Walnut

Structure: Engineered Multi-Ply Eucalyptus, End Matched

STYLE

Grade: Character

Surface Texture: Smooth

Edge: Micro-Bevel

Coating: UV Cured Polyurethane

Surface Type: Closed Pores

Gloss: Satin Finish

Adhesive: CARB Phase 2 Compliant

INSTALLATION

Install Method: Tongue & Groove – Glue, Nail, Staple or Float

Radiant Heat: Yes

*All dimensions are rounded to nearest standard US measurement.

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Environmental Declaration

The environment is one of the core factors in all our decisions; all the way down to how we sample our products and the types of packaging we use. We do not—and never will—sell vinyl or plastic floors, and we minimize waste in all our business practices.

As a part of ongoing efforts to demonstrate our commitment to those values, we have conducted a full Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for our entire catalog of hardwood and bamboo flooring products. They are extensive studies, which include results for all materials and processes that go into making an Allwood floor ready to install into the home. The underlying LCA and the EPD were developed in compliance with ISO 14025:2006 and ISO 21930:2017 and have been verified under the UL Environment EPD program.

Together they reflect our desire to know every aspect of the products we make and to have complete transparency of their impact on the environment.

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Tualatin, OR 97062
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DEDICATION TO CARING

Our promise is really very simple...we care. We care about the products we make, the people we work with, and the planet we all share.

Caring is why we are very selective of who can sell Allwood products, because we know how hard our retail partners work and we want to forge lasting relationships with them. Concentrating on hand-picked showrooms in strategic locations, and giving them the tools they need, helps our partners to provide exceptional service and creates the best consumer experience possible.

And Caring is also why we focus on developing products that are responsibly produced, precision crafted, and sustainably made from 100% real wood or bamboo. Not only do we want to be good stewards of natural resources, we strive to be conscientious of what we are leaving behind as well. Wood is the only flooring product that comes from, and returns back to, the earth. That’s why you will never find printed laminates, plastics, or unnatural materials at Allwood.

Builders prefer working with Allwood products because they are made to exact quality standards. Designers appreciate the selection of relevant colors and styles. And home owners love that Allwood floors continue looking great even years after installation.

This dedication to caring has underscored our first two decades in business. And now, as we move into our next twenty years, it drives us even more to make the best floors we can—putting people and planet first.

BECOME A DISPLAYING RETAILER

You’ve seen our products. You like how they look. And maybe you are wondering how to become one of our trusted partners. It’s important you know we select only a limited number of retail locations within each region. That way, we can focus on quality, availability, and great service. And you can concentrate on helping your customers with less worry about other competitive retailers in your area. We also understand the value of showroom real estate and want to give you the tools you need without eating up valuable space.We try to create a complete product offering in a small footprint. For greater flexibility, we have multiple displaying programs that include the entire Allwood portfolio or separate programs for the Hardwood and Bamboo lines. The Allwood brand is growing rapidly, we are adding new partners all the time. So, if you are interested, make sure to contact us today at 1-503-255-7976 or CARE@Allwoodgrp.com.

CARB2 COMPLIANCE

The California Air Resources Board Phase 2 (CARB2) is a certification process by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) with an aim to reduce formaldehyde emissions and protect the public from airborne toxic contaminants. Gaining the CARB2 compliant seal indicates a product has formaldehyde levels well within what CARB2 limits considers safe. Fitting with our values, Allwood ensures all of our products either meet or exceed environmentally conscientious standards, and make the choice to have our products all CARB2 certified.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Allwood Hardwood & Bamboo Flooring PO Box 1788, Tualatin, OR 97062 Tel: 503-255-7976 Fax: 503-255-2071 Care@allwoodgrp.com www.Allwoodgrp.com
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