Graf Prefinished White Oak
Choose color with the grain in view
A prefinished sample lets you consider the relationship between the coating and the wood beneath it. Graf's standard prefinished sample is described as engineered 5-inch white oak in Select + Better Rift + Quartered. That combination gives the color collection a defined evaluation format. If the full flooring order needs another width, grade, or construction, confirm a matching sample rather than assuming the same appearance will carry over unchanged.
What does the standard prefinished sample represent?
It represents engineered 5-inch white oak, Select + Better, Rift + Quartered, in the chosen listed color.
Does prefinished mean waterproof?
No. A factory-applied finish does not by itself make a hardwood floor suitable for standing water or wet-room use.
Is the standard sample the same as 30 Sheen?
No. Graf lists 30 Sheen separately. Confirm the exact sheen on the sample and flooring order.
Will different widths look identical in the same color?
Not necessarily. Grain mix and board proportions can change the overall appearance. Approve material representative of the final specification.
Can I choose a finish using only a screen?
A screen is useful for narrowing choices, but physical samples in your room are the better basis for approval.
How should I clean prefinished oak?
Use the cleaner and method approved for the specific coating. Avoid standing water and abrasive cleaning practices.
Does the sample price buy a square foot of flooring?
No. Sample pricing is for a sample piece. A complete flooring order requires its own material and freight quotation.
Compare the palette at home
The details that matter
The sample selector includes light, natural, brown, and darker named finishes. Color names are useful for keeping an order consistent, but they are not calibrated measurements of shade. Set samples beside cabinetry and stone and compare them in daylight and artificial light. A finish that appears quiet in one room may read warmer or cooler in another. Consider the whole selection, including grain and sheen, before narrowing the palette.
Check sheen and coating details
A separately listed 30 Sheen sample family should not be silently substituted for the standard prefinished sample. Confirm the exact finish name and sheen associated with the flooring quotation. The final coating system determines the correct care products and may influence how repairs and future refinishing are handled. Keep the manufacturer's maintenance instructions with the product records.
Move from a sample to a complete specification
A prefinished sample is the beginning of a flooring decision, not the full order. Record your approved color, species, grade, grain cut, construction, dimensions, quantity, and trim needs. Ask for current availability and freight terms before scheduling work. A finish sample does not establish that every board size is stocked, nor does its price represent the cost per square foot of the full floor. Select the look first, then confirm the complete material order in writing.
Sample specifications and choices
Color: Arctic White, Raw, Pure White, Antique White, Genuine, Champagne, Natural, Metal Grey, Mocha, Cafe, Slate, Chocolate, Cocoa Mint, Espresso, Charcoal.
Review a manufacturer sample before approving your selection. Floor quantities, final specifications, availability, and freight are confirmed separately from the sample order.