TECHNICAL INFO

NWFA The National Wood Flooring Assn, NWFA, sets the standards for the industry and counts most major producers, including Millwood Specialty Flooring, among its members. All Millwood brand products meet or exceed the technical grade requirements for hardwood flooring.

As an industry source for technical information on wood flooring, NWFA produces educational literature on the proper installation and finishing of wood flooring, along with numerous Tip Sheets to help solve potential problems that may occur. For more information on NWFA or for technical information on solid oak flooring, visit the NWFA web site or give them a call at 901-526-5016.

Janka Scale

The Janka hardness test measures the force required to embed a .444 inch steel ball to half its diameter into the wood. It is one of the known ways to test the ability and wear of hardwood flooring. The higher the number, the harder the species of wood.