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Hickory naturally has strong contrast between its lighter sapwood and darker heartwood, along with noticeable differences in grain from board to board. Rustic grades retain more of these natural characteristics, so the finished installation develops varied tones instead of a uniform wood color.
Engineered Rustic Hickory combines a genuine Hickory top layer with a plywood core rather than using solid Hickory throughout the entire plank. The layered construction improves dimensional stability and helps limit movement caused by changes in temperature and humidity. This construction is independently documented for the Rustic Hickory material.
Rustic Hickory can display pronounced grain patterns, knots, mineral markings and significant shifts between lighter and darker areas of the wood. These characteristics are inherent to rustic-grade Hickory and contribute to the individual appearance of each plank.
A Natural Clear Coat allows Hickory's existing color differences, grain and natural wood character to remain visible instead of introducing an opaque color. For this exact Rustic Hickory product, Natural Clear Coat is paired with the smooth surface and is the finish shown in the current product offering.
The Micro-Bevel creates a subtle line at the edges where neighboring planks meet. This lightly defines each individual board without creating the wider recessed line associated with a nickel-gap profile, allowing Rustic Hickory's varied grain and coloration to remain the main visual feature. Independent hardwood documentation describes beveled edges as creating a subtle shadow line that articulates individual boards.
