Mullican's exclusive process of making the finest hardwood flooring starts in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States, which are well known for their prime, slow-growing hardwoods. The lumber is separated by species and transported to one of Mullican's two manufacturing facilities, which are located in Virginia and West Virginia. These facilities house state-of-the-art machinery that reduces both labor costs and time, while enhancing the overall product. This ensures that the customer receives the best quality flooring available.

Each piece of lumber is pre-dressed to a uniform thickness and stickers are placed every twelve inches. The wood is then stacked and slow dried. Each piece is straight-line ripped to remove any side bend. The most efficient kiln-drying process in the industry is used to maximize the stability and minimize the movement of the wood during the warm and cold seasons. Each piece of wood is automatically checked by an in-line moisture meter.

Unlike other companies who only spot check their lumber, Mullican's experienced professional graders inspect every inch of the flooring during each step of the process, so the milling quality and grade of Mullican flooring is consistently of the highest quality. Other quality control specialists make sure the moisture content and milling are always consistent.

Mullican goes to great lengths to create flooring with unmatched quality and precision. For the professionals who insist on Mullican flooring, it means floors that are easy to install and problem-free. They enjoy unequaled savings on labor, waste and call backs, while giving their customers the ultimate in satisfaction.

Mullican Flooring is also committed to the environment. The company utilizes all scrap and waste of the tree. For example, the bark removed from the trees is used as mulch and the wood chips are used in the kiln during the drying process. Mullican is also dedicated to forest management and supports the sustainable, renewable supply of raw materials to ensure there will be plenty of forests available for future generations.

Today, Mullican offers a complete line of flooring that includes Clear, Clear Quartered and Select Quartered Oaks, herringbone slats and specialty species including Ash, American Cherry, Walnut, Hickory and Hard Maple. Plank is available in 3", 4", 5", 6" and 7" widths in a wide variety of species and sizes. Rustic grades are also available.

Visit www.mullicanflooring.com to learn more.