Cherry Flooring
CHERRY (PRUNUS SEROTINA)
Pennsylvania’s Cherry Trees are known throughout the world for their quality and value. We are fortunate to have these trees growing in our own back yard. The Cherry tree is a member of the Rose Family, which is fitting since they are both quite beautiful. Black Cherry, which is used for flooring, is one of the largest cherry trees and is easily identifiable by its thick, rough, dark outer bark. Cherry saplings can only survive for 3 to 5 years under a dense canopy covering. Therefore, opening the canopy after a harvest is the only way for these young trees to survive. Colonists used cherry trees for their fruit, their medicinal properties, and for stunningly beautiful home furnishings.
Choose Cherry for a Warm, Inviting Feeling.
Characteristics & Specifications
Cherry Characteristics
- Pennsylvania’s cherry lumber is known across the world for its high quality and exceptional beauty.
- Creates a warm inviting atmosphere in your home.
- Cherry’s radiant auburn hues will darken as it ages.
- Heartwood varies in color from rich red to reddish brown.
- Sapwood is creamy white.
- Softest flooring option and not recommended for high traffic areas with pets and kids.
- Often used as a border with white oak or hickory.
- Available in Plain Sawn and Rift & Quarter Sawn.
Cherry Specifications
- Certification: 100% FSC Certified
- Availability: Solid & Engineered
- Source: Western PA, Northern Appalachian
- Cut: Plain Sawn & Rift & Quarter Sawn
- Grades: Clear & Natural
- Styles: Strip, Herringbone, Chevron, Random Width, Wide Plank
- Edge: Square Edge, Micro bevel, hand crafted edge
- Milling: Tongue & Groove & End Matched
- Surface: Unfinished, hand scraped, wire brush, circle sawn
- Janka Scale: 995
Cherry Flooring
| Solid | Engineered | |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness: | 3/4″ | 5/8″ or 3/4″ |
| Width: | 2 1/4″ – 10″ | 4″ – 10″ |
| Lengths: | 1′ – 7′ or 7′ – 12′ | 2′ – 10′ & 2′ – 12′ |
| Construction: | Solid | 4mm or 6mm Wear Layer |
