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From Our Readers:
Subject:
Mill Run Ash
From Build Direct
Question: We're
looking at
Beauchene Ash flooring from
Build direct but don't know much about the wood. They call
it mill run and better. It has a lot of colors like dark tan
and brown. Is this more like a cabin grade floor?
Reply: The
wording almost sounds like it could be a cabin or tavern
grade, but retailers place different descriptions on
prefinished hardwood. Unlike unfinished hardwood where
grading is followed more from one mill to another.
If you find there
are many short pieces involved or no warranty then it would
be a cabin grade product.
Subject:
Staining Ash Floors Very Dark
Question: Is
there much difference staining an Ash floor compared to Red
Oak? I did a remodel a few years ago and the red oak stain
came out beautifully.
Reply: Experience
says there is not much difference especially if you're
seeking a real dark stain.
Subject:
Can't Find Ash
Quarter Round. Help!
Question: I'm
having a bloody time finding unfinished ash shoe molding.
You'd think the blokes that sold me the timber would sell
the stick moldings too. What can I do?
Reply: Hard to
say considering you sound like you're from down under, but
anybody with a good shaper machine can mill up any type of
moldings you want. Try a cabinet makers shop, these kind of
guys have the equipment. All you have to do is supply the
limber or they can get it for you.
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