Unfinished Domestic Hardwoods
Unfinished domestic Hardwood flooring is graded based on the face surface, specifically its appearance. The most common grades of domestic hardwood wood flooring; clear (c & btr), select (s & btr), # 1 common, # 2 common and a variety of proprietary grades. Yes, proprietary, as in make it up. Hint, d Hardwood mills, true mills rarely sell directly to the public in “one off” orders, i.e.homeowners. Our Unfinished domestic hardwoods include White Oak, Red Oak, Walnut, Hickory and Hard Maple. Our hardwoods are Kiln dried with relief on the backside. Floors are tongue and groove on all four sides, aka end matched, with precision millwork throughout all grades.
So why buy unfinished instead of prefinished? Choice, the ability to customize color and finish or stain product; you can not find create texture and depth using a machine versus hand (site) finished. Unfinished hardwoods bring options; homeowners are free to choose your stain, or lack thereof with clear protective layers (clear) only.While it takes a bit more effort and time to site finish, the customized results become stunning. Matching your interior or creating faux age (antiquing) unfinished hardwoods make it possible.

Hickory Unfinished
Flooring Grades: Select, Character, #2 Common
Our #2 Common Hickory has all the naturally occurring wood characteristics such as knots, distinctive color and grain variations and makes a dramatic addition to…
Our #2 Common Hickory has all the naturally occurring wood characteristics such as knots, distinctive color and grain variations and makes a dramatic addition to…
Our #2 Common Hickory has all the naturally occurring wood characteristics such as knots, distinctive color and grain variations and makes a dramatic addition to…
Our #2 Common Hickory has all the naturally occurring wood characteristics such as knots, distinctive color and grain variations and makes a dramatic addition to…
Our #2 Common Hickory has all the naturally occurring wood characteristics such as knots, distinctive color and grain variations and makes a dramatic addition to…
Our #2 Common Hickory has all the naturally occurring wood characteristics such as knots, distinctive color and grain variations and makes a dramatic addition to…
Character Grade Hickory brings distinctive and numerous shades of brown which create remarkable contrasts that, along with its intricate grain patterns give Hickory its one…
Character Grade Hickory brings distinctive and numerous shades of brown which create remarkable contrasts that, along with its intricate grain patterns give Hickory its one…
Character Grade Hickory brings distinctive and numerous shades of brown which create remarkable contrasts that, along with its intricate grain patterns give Hickory its one…
The distinctive and numerous shades of brown inherent in a Hickory create remarkable contrasts that, along with its intricate grain patterns, are nothing short of…
The distinctive and numerous shades of brown inherent in a Hickory create remarkable contrasts that, along with its intricate grain patterns, are nothing short of…
The distinctive and numerous shades of brown inherent in a Hickory create remarkable contrasts that, along with its intricate grain patterns, are nothing short of…
The distinctive and numerous shades of brown inherent in a Hickory create remarkable contrasts that, along with its intricate grain patterns, are nothing short of…
The distinctive and numerous shades of brown inherent in a Hickory create remarkable contrasts that, along with its intricate grain patterns, are nothing short of…
Character Grade Hickory brings distinctive and numerous shades of brown which create remarkable contrasts that, along with its intricate grain patterns give Hickory its one…
Maple Unfinished
Flooring Grades: Select, Character, #2 Common
Northern Hard Maple is one of the hardest flooring options available. It is the hardwood flooring commonly used for bowling alleys and gymnasiums.#2 common grade of Hard Maple…
Northern Hard Maple is one of the hardest flooring options available. It is the hardwood flooring commonly used for bowling alleys and gymnasiums.#2 common grade of Hard Maple…
Northern Hard Maple is one of the hardest flooring options available. It is the hardwood flooring commonly used for bowling alleys and gymnasiums.#2 common grade of Hard Maple…
Character Hard Maple blends the vertical grain and knot free appearance of Select and Better with our #2 common which provides far more character without…
Character Hard Maple blends the vertical grain and knot free appearance of Select and Better with our #2 common which provides far more character without…
Character Hard Maple blends the vertical grain and knot free appearance of Select and Better with our #2 common which provides far more character without…
Character Hard Maple blends the vertical grain and knot free appearance of Select and Better with our #2 common which provides far more character without…
Northern Hard Maple is one of the hardest flooring options available. It is the hardwood flooring commonly used for bowling alleys and gymnasiums, and was once used for…
Northern Hard Maple is one of the hardest flooring options available. It is the hardwood flooring commonly used for bowling alleys and gymnasiums, and was once used for…
Northern Hard Maple is one of the hardest flooring options available. It is the hardwood flooring commonly used for bowling alleys and gymnasiums, and was once used for…
Northern Hard Maple is one of the hardest flooring options available. It is the hardwood flooring commonly used for bowling alleys and gymnasiums.#2 common grade of Hard Maple…
Northern Hard Maple is one of the hardest flooring options available. It is the hardwood flooring commonly used for bowling alleys and gymnasiums, and was once used for…
Red Oak Unfinished
Flooring Grades: Select, #1 Common, Character, #2 C, ommon
#1 Common should always be compared (by price) to the Character grade, which contains 80% #1 with the rest #2 common. The hardwood grades are…
# 1 Common should always be compared (by price) to the Character grade, which contains 80% #1 with the rest #2 common. The hardwood grades…
Our Select Red Oak is hand Selected for consistent color, including a clear grain with few pin knots. The 2 ¼ and 4” are referred…
Our Select Red Oak is hand Selected for consistent color, including a clear grain with few pin knots. The 2 ¼ and 4” are referred…
Our Select Red Oak is hand Selected for consistent color, including a clear grain with few pin knots. The 2 ¼ and 4” are referred…
Our Select Red Oak is hand Selected for consistent color, including a clear grain with few pin knots. The 2 ¼ and 4” are referred…
Our Select Red Oak is hand Selected for consistent color, including a clear grain with few pin knots. The 2 ¼ and 4” are referred…
Our Select Red Oak is hand Selected for consistent color, including a clear grain with few pin knots. The 2 ¼ and 4” are referred…
Our Select Red Oak is hand Selected for consistent color, including a clear grain with few pin knots. The 2 ¼ and 3 1/4” are…
Our Select Red Oak is hand Selected for consistent color, including a clear grain with few pin knots. The 2 ¼ and 4” are referred…
Walnut Unfinished
Flooring Grades: Select, Character, #2 Common
#2 Common Black Walnut, offer the DIY a chance to turn your labor into home equity. Shorter average lengths with a larger percentage of defects,…
#2 Common Black Walnut, offer the DIY a chance to turn your labor into home equity. Shorter average lengths with a larger percentage of defects,…
#2 Common Black Walnut, offer the DIY a chance to turn your labor into home equity. Shorter average lengths with a larger percentage of defects,…
#2 Common Black Walnut, offer the DIY a chance to turn your labor into home equity. Shorter average lengths with a larger percentage of defects,…
Black Walnut is unique in that it transforms from a purple into a deep rich brown offset with lighter heartwood. Character grade Walnut offers small…
Black Walnut is unique in that it transforms from a purple into a deep rich brown offset with lighter heartwood. Character grade Walnut offers small…
Black Walnut is unique in that it transforms from a purple into a deep rich brown offset with lighter heartwood. Character grade Walnut offers small…
Black Walnut is unique in that it transforms from a purple into a deep rich brown offset with lighter heartwood. Character grade Walnut offers small…
Black Walnut is unique in that it transforms from a purple into a deep rich brown offset with lighter heartwood. Tiger only offers Black Walnut…
Black Walnut is unique in that it transforms from a purple into a deep rich brown offset with lighter heartwood. Tiger only offers Black Walnut…
Black Walnut is unique in that it transforms from a purple into a deep rich brown offset with lighter heartwood. Tiger only offers Black Walnut…
Black Walnut is unique in that it transforms from a purple into a deep rich brown offset with lighter heartwood. Tiger only offer Black Walnut…
White Oak Unfinished
Flooring Grades: Select, #1 Common, Character, #2 Common
Live sawn boards (sometimes referred to as European or French cut) give hardwood floors a unique appearance because all parts of the wood are captured…
Live sawn boards (sometimes referred to as European or French cut) give hardwood floors a unique appearance because all parts of the wood are captured…
Live sawn boards (sometimes referred to as European or French cut) give hardwood floors a unique appearance because all parts of the wood are captured…
Live sawn boards (sometimes referred to as European or French cut) give hardwood floors a unique appearance because all parts of the wood are captured…
The planks are cut at precise angles to the growth rings, resulting in a more structurally sound and uniquely beautiful hardwood. White Oak features sapwood…
The planks are cut at precise angles to the growth rings, resulting in a more structurally sound and uniquely beautiful hardwood. White Oak features sapwood…
The planks are cut at precise angles to the growth rings, resulting in a more structurally sound and uniquely beautiful hardwood. White Oak features sapwood…
As with quarter sawn lumber, logs are first cut into quarters. However, for rift sawn lumber, the quarters are then cut in a spiral pattern.…
The planks are cut at precise angles to the growth rings, resulting in a more structurally sound and uniquely beautiful hardwood. White Oak features sapwood…
The planks are cut at precise angles to the growth rings, resulting in a more structurally sound and uniquely beautiful hardwood. White Oak features sapwood…
The planks are cut at precise angles to the growth rings, resulting in a more structurally sound and uniquely beautiful hardwood. White Oak features sapwood…
The planks are cut at precise angles to the growth rings, resulting in a more structurally sound and uniquely beautiful hardwood. White Oak features sapwood…
#2 common grade of White Oak features a more dramatic color variation than #1 or Character grade. White oak takes stain colors exceptionally well. #2…
#2 common grade of White Oak features a more dramatic color variation than #1 or Character grade. White oak takes stain colors exceptionally well. #2…
#2 common grade of White Oak features a more dramatic color variation than #1 or Character grade. White oak takes stain colors exceptionally well. #2…
Character Grade White Oak is the essence of rustic elegance, aka “Shabby Chic”. This grade of white oak is warm and inviting, allowing room for…
Character Grade White Oak is the essence of rustic elegance, aka “Shabby Chic”. This grade of white oak is warm and inviting, allowing room for…
Character Grade White Oak is the essence of rustic elegance, aka “Shabby Chic”. This grade of white oak is warm and inviting, allowing room for…
Character Grade White Oak is the essence of rustic elegance, aka “Shabby Chic”. This grade of white oak is warm and inviting, allowing room for…
Character Grade White Oak is the essence of rustic elegance, aka “Shabby Chic”. This grade of white oak is warm and inviting, allowing room for…
White Oak #1 Common Grade Hardwood Flooring contains variations in coloration from board to board produced by the contrasting differences of heartwood and sapwood. #1…
White Oak #1 Common Grade Hardwood Flooring contains variations in coloration from board to board produced by the contrasting differences of heartwood and sapwood. #1…
White Oak #1 Common Grade Hardwood Flooring contains variations in coloration from board to board produced by the contrasting differences of heartwood and sapwood. #1…
White Oak #1 Common Grade Hardwood Flooring contains variations in coloration from board to board produced by the contrasting differences of heartwood and sapwood. #1…
White Oak #1 Common Grade Hardwood Flooring contains variations in coloration from board to board produced by the contrasting differences of heartwood and sapwood. #1…
White Oak #1 Common Grade Hardwood Flooring contains variations in coloration from board to board produced by the contrasting differences of heartwood and sapwood. #1…
Select flooring is our highest grade of tongue and groove wide plank floors, and White Oak the most popular species. Your floors are hand Selected…
Select flooring is our highest grade of tongue and groove wide plank floors, and White Oak the most popular species. Your floors are hand Selected…
Select flooring is our highest grade of tongue and groove wide plank floors, and White Oak the most popular species. Your floors are hand selected…
Select flooring is our highest grade of tongue and groove wide plank floors, and White Oak the most popular species. Your floors are hand Selected…
Select is our highest grade of tongue and groove hardwoods, White Oak our most popular species. Your floors are hand Selected for consistent color and…
Select is our highest grade of tongue and groove hardwoods, White Oak our most popular species. Your floors are hand Selected for consistent color and…
What is Unfinished Domestic Hardwood?
What grades of Domestic Hardwood flooring do you have?
Bayou Rustic offers Select & Better, #1 Common, #2 Common, Character and Euro Character when available.
What is the difference between unfinished and prefinished hardwood flooring?
Pre-finished hardwood arrive ready to be installed. In most cases this means sanded, stained, and finished with a UV aluminum oxide coating. Unfinished hardwood floors must be ‘site finished’ prior to installation.