Astoria Engineered Hardwood
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Why Buy From Us?
Quick Answer
What does wire-brushed mean on Astoria?
Wire-brushed describes Astoria's surface treatment, giving texture a visible role in the floor. The term alone does not promise better wear, scratch resistance, or durability.
What natural variation belongs in the floor?
Character grade means noticeable board-to-board differences are expected. Review an assembled roughly 2-by-3-foot panel, shown flat at floor level in the showroom, to see how texture, grain, and color begin to combine.
How should I assess Astoria's gray?
Compare Astoria's medium-gray direction with permanent finishes and decide whether the room needs a quiet bridge or a stronger contrast. Screens cannot settle the final shade or visual weight.
Overview
Astoria layers two separate forms of character: a wire-brushed face and Character-grade European oak. Texture is therefore part of the design, while natural differences among boards keep the finished field from behaving like a uniform gray surface.
A medium-gray plank beside upholstery shows one color relationship, but that scene cannot show the full material range or reproduce another setting's light. A larger assembled view helps reveal how gray, grain, and variation interact.
At 7-1/2 inches wide with random lengths to 75 inches, each board has space to display that combination. Commit only after the color works with permanent finishes and the broader textured range feels appropriate across the room—not because wire brushing is being treated as a wear guarantee.
Specifications
Product & Appearance
| SKU | FREB-7-AST |
|---|---|
| Structure | Engineered Multi-Ply, End Matched |
| Edge | Micro-Bevel |
| Species | European Oak |
| Grade | Character |
| Surface texture | Wire-Brushed |
| Coating | UV Cured Lacquer |
| Surface type | Closed Pores |
| Gloss / sheen | ±5 Satin Finish |
Dimensions & Construction
| Thickness | 9/16” |
|---|---|
| Width | 7-1/2” |
| Length | Random lengths to 75” |
| Wear layer | 3 mm |
Installation & Performance
| Installation methods | Tongue & Groove – Glue, Nail, Staple or Float |
|---|---|
| Radiant heat | Yes |
Packaging & Logistics
| Square feet per carton | 31.09 |
|---|---|
| Carton weight | 50lbs |
| Pallet weight | 2000lbs |
Warranty & Certifications
| Adhesive / emissions compliance | CARB Phase 2 Compliant |
|---|---|
| Structural warranty | Lifetime |
| Finish warranty | 25 years |
| FloorScore certification | Yes |