Contents3 Buying guide

4 Grades

6 Textures and colors

8 OriginalTM SeriesEngenius® SeriesPreLocTM Series

10 Reference chart

12 SigmaTM protectionYellow Birch, Select, Golden West, 4 1/4" OriginalTM Series

285, rue de Rotterdam Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec, Canada G3A 2E5Tel.: 418 878-8930 Fax.: 418 878-8931www.preverco.com preverco@preverco.com

At Preverco, we believe that the authentic beauty of hardwood flooring is inextricably linked to a profoundrespect for the environment and the natural resource from which our products are made.

That’s why Preverco encourages environmentally responsible harvesting and works with companies thatemphasize selective cutting and reforestation.

Wood residues from our operations are recycled in various industries. Our environmental philosophyis simple—use materials wisely and without waste. Preverco is a proud financial partner ofgovernment agencies that share these goals.

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Environmentally responsible practicesPreverco knows that the future depends on today

BringNature Home

Preverco is now FSC certified

FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not for profitorganization established to promote the responsible mana-gement of the world’s forests. FSC certification shows thatPreverco complies with the highest social and environmen-tal standards on the market.

FSC Products are available upon request.

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1Preverco

Select Walnut, 5 3/16", Engenius® Series

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Buying GuideHelping you make the right choiceTo help you select the hardwood flooring that’sjust right for your needs—today and for a longtime to come—we’ve prepared this quick Five Step Buying Guide to lead you through Preverco’smany options.

1. Rest assured that there is a type of flooring that’sjust right for the location and type of subfloor youhave in mind. Choose from our OriginalTM, Enge -nius®, or PreLocTMSeries. Page 8

2. The choice of flooring is first and foremost aquestion of ambiance, and that means appear-ance. So choose the species of wood you findmost attractive and the grain that appeals toyou most. Page 4

3. Another factor in creating an ambiance is thedegree of natural color variation in the wood.Choose the grade of floor that has the appearanceyou like best. Page 4

4. Colors can help create a warm ambiance whilepersonalizing your interior. Choose the stain thatyou prefer from the rich palette available. Page 7

5. Some people prefer narrow flooring strips, whileothers prefer wider ones. See which strip widthbest suits the room in which you’ll be installingyour floor for the effect you want. Page 10

With Preverco’s broad selection of hardwood flooring,The options seem endless! What you want is thebest combination—the one that suits your tastes,needs, and budget. For expert advice, ask yourPreverco dealer.

Red Oak, Wire-scrapedTM Serengeti, 5”, OriginalTM Series

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GradesGrades This time, appearances are not deceiving! Re

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Wood is a natural product featuring a natural variation incolor and knots that reflects the tree’s age and history. Tohelp consumers choose their floors, Preverco classifiesboards by their “personality”.

Preverco classifies wood in eight distinct grades basedon selection criteria among the strictest in the industry.

Keep your guard up!Although grade names are similar from one manufacturerto the next, descriptions are not. Be careful and don’t hesitate to compare appearance. Not everyone uses thesame strict classification standards. Furthermore, the percentage of total production used for better grades isgenerally much higher elsewhere in the industry, whichaffects the overall appearance of the floor. You risk disappointment should the grades of other manufacturersfail to meet your expectations.

Consult our grades book to learn more about the differ-ent grades offered.

• A blend of Clear • Colour variation is minor (natural colour

variation of sapwood)• Wood is selected for colour uniformity.

Colour is lighter and more uniform in thisgrade.

• Boards > or = 12'' (305 mm)• Sound knots are allowed < or = 1/8''

(3 mm)• May have mineral streaks < or = 1/16'' X 2''

(2 mm X 50 mm). No stains, checks orsplits.

“Clear”

• A blend of Clear and Select grades• Colour variation is moderate (natural

colour variation of sapwood)• Wood is selected for colour uniformity.

Colour is lighter and more uniform in thisgrade.

• Boards > or = 12'' (305 mm)• Sound knots are allowed < or = 3/16''

(5 mm)• May have mineral streaks < or = 1/16'' X

6'' (2 mm X 150 mm). No stains, checks orsplits.

“Select and Better” Have been selected to preserve colour uniformity

• This grade is relatively uniform with a lit-tle colour variation in shade.

• Extreme colour variation in shade is notallowed.

• Boards > or = 12'' (300 mm)

• For Walnut and Cherry, strips / plankscontaining more than 15% of sapwood(pale boards) are not allowed.

• Sound knots are allowed < or = 3/16'' (5 mm)

“Select” An intermediate between the Select & Better and the Select Extra grades

• A nice blend of natural colour variationsof heartwood and sapwood.

• All colour variations are allowed in thisgrade.

• The wood grain is very visible with itsdarker colour.

• Boards > or = 10'' (254 mm)• Unfilled pin knots up to 3/16'' (5mm)

are allowed.• Some non-natural discoloration are

allowed

“#1 Common“ Natural colour variations

• A pronounced colour variation characterizes this grade.

• Strips / planks containing more than15% sapwood (light colour boards) and/ or mineral streaks are allowed in thisgrade.

• Boards > or = 10'' (254 mm)• Unfilled pin knots up to 3/16'' (5mm)

are allowed.

“Antique” Pronounced colour variations

• A blend of roughly 60 to 70% Select &Better and 30 to 40% of #1 Common.

• Colour variation is pronounced, but witha distinct proportion of light boards

• Boards > or = 10'' (254 mm)• Mineral streaks are allowed.

• Silver Maple will show light beige colourboards as well as darker boards withshades of grey and / or green.

• Beech will show a strong contrastbetween brown and light beige shades.

“Select Extra” An harmonious mix between the Select & Better and the #1 Common grades

• A blend of Select and #1 Common grades• Colour variation is pronounced (natural

colour variation of sapwood)• Boards > or = 10'' (254 mm)• Sound knots are allowed < or = 3/16''

(5 mm)

• May have mineral streaks length up to150 mm. No checks or splits.

• Some non-natural discoloration areallowed

“Select Common”

• A nice blend of natural colour variationsof heartwood and sapwood

• All colour variations are allowed in thisgrad

• Boards > or = 10'' (254 mm)

• The wood grain is very visible with itsdarker colour

• Knots up to 3/4'' filled with putty areallowed

“Character”

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Available in 5" or5 3/16"

widths

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Red Oak Yellow Hard Ash Cherry Walnut Jatoba Tiger- Santos Sapele Birch Maple wood (Cabreuva)

Species

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They say there’s no accounting for taste—or colors.That’s how we justify for Preverco’s incre dibleselection of available colors and textures. Takethe time to look through our wide range ofdomestic hardwood and exotic species, and ourrich assortment of stains and textures.

Warm, subtle, often surprising or even intense—there’s a Preverco color to match every interiordesign. And Preverco is moving forward again witha new line of textured hardwood floors that havea finish unlike anything on the market today. With their rustic appeal, these Wire-scrapedTM

floors bring special character to urban interiors.The visible raised grain is just as pleasant to touchas to look at. And the look is quite simply unique.

It has never been so easy to show your true colors.

Stains and texturesShow your true colors!

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Red Oak, Wire-scrapedTM Kilimanjaro, 5 3/16", Engenius® Series

Bourbon

HardMaple

Jatoba Red Oak

Cappuccino

Ash HardMaple

Red Oak Walnut YellowBirch

CognacChestnut

HardMaple

Red Oak

Ash YellowBirch

Jatoba

Red Oak

Red Oak

Espresso

YellowBirch

Java

HardMaple

Red Oak YellowBirch

Golden west

Honey

Red OakRed Oak Red Oak Red Oak

Colors

Kilimanjaro Madagascar Serengeti Zebra

Ash

Komodo

Ash

Sumatra

Mambo

HardMaple

Red Oak YellowBirch

Wire-scrapedTM Finish

Komodo

Sumatra

Casablanca

HardMaple

Red Oak YellowBirch

HardMaple

Red Oak YellowBirch

HardMaple

HardMaple

Toffee

Sahara

Cherry HardMaple

Red Oak

Ash

Nickel

YellowBirch

Sierra

Ash HardMaple

Red Oak YellowBirch

Ash YellowBirch

Ivory

Red Oak

Wheat

Red Oak

Colors shown may differslightly from colors ofactual products.

See the reference table on Page 10 for product availability.

Red Oak HardMaple

YellowBirch

Santa Fe New

Red Oak HardMaple

YellowBirch

Koala New

Red OakCharacter

Red OakCharacter

Red OakCharacter

Komodo Mambo Sumatra

New

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PreLocTM

Series

Engenius®

Series

Preverco hardwood floor types

OriginalTM

Series

Location and Description Dimensions recommended subfloor

Upper floor

Main floor

Basement(Below grade)

Upper floor

Main floor

Basement(Below grade)

Upper floor

Upper floor

Upper floor

Engineered floor: 12 mm (1/2")thick and composed of a 3 mm(1/8") hardwood top layeron a 9 mm (3/8") plywood stripcomprising 7 layers of Baltic birch.

Traditional solid wood floor

Thickness: 3/4" (19 mm)

Widths: 2 1/4" (57 mm)

2 3/4"* (70 mm)

3 1/4" (83 mm)

4 1/4" (108 mm)

5" (127 mm)

Thickness: 1/2" (12 mm)

Widths: 3 1/4" (83 mm)

53/16" (131 mm)

7" (178 mm)

Thickness: 1/2" (12 mm)

Widths: 3 7/16" (87 mm)

53/16" (131 mm)

Finely frame sawn for a true hardwood surface

Sliced Peeled

Basement, main floor, and upperfloor installationHouse: nailed, glued, floatingCondo: glued, floatingRadiant heat: yes

(except for exotic woods)

Main and upper floor installationHouse: nailed

Radiant heat: no

House

House Condo

Upper floor

Main floor

Basement(Below grade)

Upper floor

Upper floor

Upper floor

Basement, main floor, and upperfloor installationHouse: floatingCondo: floatingRadiant heat: yes

(except for exotic woods)

House Condo

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Includes the description ofEngenius floors (above), plus the following:

Engineered floor with self-lockingjoints for rapid installation (Usedunder license by the Swedishcompany Välinge Innovation).

Lengthwise

* The 2 ¾" width is available on accumulation only for some colours(refer to price list)

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Now picture it where you want it!

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• Largest selection of species and colors available on the market today

• Average board lenghts longerthan competitors

• Unequalled finish quality

• High-quality varnish for extra long life

• Made in Canada

• Precision tongue-and-groovesystem and cut for perfectlyadjusted strips

• Installation type:nailed

Includes the distinctive characteristics of Engenius floors(above), plus the following: 

• Anchoring system on all sides of hardwood strips

• Self-locking ends using integrated flexible plastic tabsfor enhanced stability

• Unique sawing method recreates the look and feel of a traditional hardwood floor

• Enhanced stability due to 7 layers of Baltic birch

• Responsible hardwood use helpsconserve natural resources

• Random strip lengths from 12" to 78" (30.5 cm to 195 cm)

• May be sanded repeatedly

• Made in Canada

• Low-cost installation

• Made in Canada

• Precision tongue-and-groove system and cut, for perfectlyadjusted strips

• Installation type:nailed, stapled, or glued

• Simple and easy to install

• Installation type: floating

• No nails, staples, or gluerequired

• May be taken apart and reinstalled if necessary

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Available widths:2 1/4" (57 mm)2 3/4" (70 mm)3 1/4" (83 mm)4 1/4" (108 mm)5" (127 mm)Exotic species

Available widths:3 1/4" (83 mm)5 3/16" (131 mm)7" (178 mm)Exotic species

Wire-scrapedTM finishAvailable widths:5 3/16" (131 mm)

Available widths:3 7/16" (87mm)5 3/16" (131 mm)

Wire-scrapedTM finishAvailable widths:5" (127 mm)

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SIGMATM ProtectionDefies time and resists wearIn recent years, Preverco has invested heavily in state-of-the-art tech-nology that enables it to perfectly control every stage of the hardwoodfloor manufacturing process, from wood selection to finishing. Theresult is SIGMATM Protection, the most durable protection there is. SIGMATM combines a multitude of unique benefits.

Antibacterial protection• Prevents bacteria from multiplying

in microfissures• Resists mildew• Starts to work with the first factory application• Makes floors easier to maintain• No risk for health

Exceptional wear resistance• Unbeatable durability• Extremely high wear resistance• Special finishing process with aluminum oxide and nanoparticles

Superb UV protection SIGMA™ incorporates the latest breakthroughs in UV protectiveresins to provide UV resistance that outperforms conventionalfinishes by far. QUV lab tests simulating exposure to UV and variousclimatic conditions clearly demonstrate that SIGMA™ considerablydelays the onset of photochemical damage and yellowing.

Semi-glossGloss level:40 degrees

MatteGloss level:10 degrees

Controls bacteria

Controls mould

Controls mildew

Extraordinary smoothness and clarity• Ultra-satiny surface• Unique multicoat finishing process• Multiple hardened and microsanded coats

Relative hardness of hardwood species(classified according to Janka* Hardness Coefficient)

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Character, Hard Maple, 5", OriginalTM Series

Since its inception in 1988, Preverco has experienced extraordinary growth, drivenby technological innovation and impeccable product quality.

This remarkable growth is a result of constant efforts to refine our production tech-niques. Our exclusive wood drying process, precision milling, and extremely durablestains and polymers are your guarantee of unmatched quality and wear resistanceand enhance the natural beauty of our extensive product line. Today, Preverco isone of Canada’s leading manufacturers of hardwood flooring.

Preverco also stands out for its first-rate management and high-energy team. It’sno accident that the company has twice made the prestigious list of “Canada’s 50best managed companies.” With a profile that speaks for itself, Preverco is clearlya company built on a solid foundation.

And wait till you see our product line. You’ll find it irresistible!

PrevercoA business built on a solid foundation

Preverco WarrantyThe best hardwood flooring—with a 30 year warranty!We believe that our hardwood flooring is in a class all its own, which is whyPreverco has no qualms about offering outstanding warranty protection.

• A 30-year warranty on all SIGMATM-finished residential floors.

See our warranty leaflet for more details and helpful hints on installing and caringfor your new Preverco hardwood floor.

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