Strip LENGTHS

                                               Strip WIDTHS

                                               Strip GRADES

                                               Strip FINISHES

                                               The ACCESSORIES














Strip LENGTHS

  Each box of MIRAGE flooring contains strips of various lengths in order to achieve a beautiful natural-looking floor.


MIRAGE Classic:

Random lengths from 10" (25 cm) to 78" (198 cm)


MIRAGE Engineered:

Five assorted lengths, from 13 ¾" (350 mm) to 33 1/8" (840 mm)


















Strip WIDTHS

 
The choice of the strip widths depends on the visual effect desired. Although you can create different designs depending on the direction the strips are installed, it may be advantageous to use narrower strips when installing flooring in a room subject to extreme fluctuations in humidity. The natural movement of the wood will therefore be spread over a greater number of joints.
 
   
MIRAGE Classic:

  • 2" (51 mm)
  • 2 1/4" (57 mm)*
  • 2 1/2" (64 mm)*
  • 3 1/4" (83 mm)
    		•  MIRAGE Engineered:

  • 2 9/16" (65 mm)
  • 3 5/16" (84 mm)
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    * To meet more pressing demands and to offer greater availability, widths of 2 1/4" and 2 1/2" are easily interchangeable.
     

















    GRADES

     
    The grade indicates a classification of strips established according to variations in the natural coloring.

    It is important to know that the grade refers to the visual aspect only and has absolutely no bearing on the quality. In fact, strips coming from the same original piece of wood and manufactured with the same care, according to the same quality standards, can be graded differently at the end of the line, solely because of their appearance.
     
    Select & Better Grade:

    Selection of the uniform strips with more subtle natural variations in the color.


    Exclusive Grade:

    A mixed selection of strips composed of approximately 75% Select & Better grade and 25% Traditional grade.


    Traditional Grade:

    Selection of strips with more distinctive natural color variations that include small sound knots, to produce a more rustic appearance.


















    FINISHES
     
     

    MIRAGE exclusive ALUMIX® high-performance finishing process is 5 to 10 times more resistant to wear than competitive finishes. Its exceptional durability, is the result of an aluminum oxide compound suspended in the ultraviolet cured polyurethane.

    MIRAGE's ALUMIX® finish also includes a UV-protection on selected natural species of wood that eliminates most of the sun-shading phenomenon that causes wood to darken and look yellowish overtime.

    MIRAGE Classic:
    • Semi-gloss finish, 70% luster
    • Satin finish, 30% luster

    MIRAGE Engineered:
    • Semi-gloss finish, 50% luster
     
     
    *It is important to understand that the lower the luster in a finish, the less future marks will be visible.

    Note: The screen display does not allow a perfect reproduction of samples. It is preferable to see them at  Barwood-Pilon's showroom.


















    ACCESSORIES

     
    To complete the installation, MIRAGE manufactures all necessary accessories, products and tools, such as:

    • Stair nosings, offered in most species, color and finish;

    • Reducers, offered in every species, color and finish;

    • T-molding, offered in most species, colors and finishes;

    • Quarter round, offered in every species, color and finish;

    • Baby threshold, offered in most species, colors and finishes;
    Manufactured by MIRAGE with the same quality standards, those accessories are made of real hardwood and are available in the same range of colors as MIRAGE hardwood flooring allowing a perfect fit!
     
    Do not hesitate to ask Barwood-Pilon for suggestions
     
     
    Dare to compare!

    The uniformity of a floor reflects its quality. Open a box of MIRAGE flooring and assemble a few strips. Then, do the same with a competitor's product.

    You will notice the superiority of MIRAGE floors. They are quick and easy to install and the finish surface will be smooth and uniform.