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BEST RESIDENTIAL

Entries in this category are limited to hand-cut floors in a residential setting. Hand cut floors that use a laser cut feature such as a medallion, border, or other design element must enter in the CNC/Laser Cut category. Applications can include jobsite finished, manufacturer finished, or engineered wood flooring. Restorations, repairs, and refinishes are not eligible.

BEST COMMERCIAL

Entries in this category are limited to hand-cut floors in a commercial setting, including showrooms, sports floors, public spaces, and other commercial businesses. Hand cut floors that use a laser cut feature such as a medallion, border, or other design element must enter in the CNC/Laser Cut category. Applications can include jobsite finished, manufacturer finished, or engineered wood flooring. Restorations, repairs, and refinishes are not eligible.

BEST RESTORATION

Entries in this category include all types of restorations, repairs, or refinishes, in either a residential or commercial application. Applications can include jobsite finished, manufacturer finished, or engineered wood flooring. Floors in this category cannot be a previous Wood Floor of the Year entry. For this category, a smaller photo of the “before” floor may be inset into the larger photo (photo within a photo) for judging.

BEST RECLAIMED

Entries in this category include all types of reclaimed wood flooring, in either a residential or commercial setting. The floor must use 100% reclaimed wood only. Applications can include jobsite finished, manufacturer finished, or engineered wood flooring. Restorations, repairs, and refinishes are not eligible.

BEST MANUFACTURER FACTORY FINISHED

Entries in this category include all types of manufacturer factory finished wood flooring, in either a residential or commercial application. Finish must be applied 100% at the manufacturer’s factory. Restorations, repairs, and refinishes are not eligible.

BEST LIMITED SPECIES

Entries in this category include a combination of two or less wood species, in either a residential or commercial setting. Applications can include jobsite finished, manufacturer finished, or engineered wood flooring. Restorations, repairs, and refinishes are not eligible.

BEST CNC/LASER CUT

Entries in this category are limited to any residential or commercial application that uses CNC/laser cut technology. Applications can include jobsite finished, manufacturer finished, or engineered wood flooring. Restorations, repairs, and refinishes are not eligible.

BEST EXTREME MAKEOVER

Entries in this category include a makeover using either hand cut or CNC/laser cut technology of an existing wood floor by adding new design elements, while 50% of the original flooring remains intact. Restorations, repairs, and refinishes are not eligible.

MEMBERS’ CHOICE

Entry in this category is automatic. All floors entered into the contest will be eligible, which will include all types of floors in all categories.

DESIGNERS’ CHOICE

Entry in this category is automatic. All floors entered into the contest will be eligible, which will include all types of floors in all categories.