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                                                                    What's New > Distinctively Brushed Texture
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                                                                                Wire brushing opens the grain by removing the soft springwood, leaving the harder summerwood with some slightly sunken knots. Before sand- ing, wire brushing gives the flooring rich texture that accentuates the grain and gives the floor a distinct look. After hand sanding planks are left relatively smooth but with intriguing textures. 
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