Alta Moda by Appalachian
Appalachian’s design-driven solid hardwood, with on-trend colors and wide planks for a contemporary look.
- Construction
- Solid hardwood, 3/4 in
- Species
- Maple, hickory, white oak
- Grades
- Advantage, Excel, Prestige
- Width
- Up to 5 in
- Finish
- Wire-brushed or matte
The technical details.
- Species
- Maple, hickory, white oak
- Grades
- Advantage, Excel, Prestige
- Width
- Up to 5 in
- Thickness
- 3/4 in
- Finish
- Wire-brushed or matte
- Construction
- Solid hardwood
- Origin
- Canadian Appalachian hardwood
- Best for
- Contemporary spaces
- Radiant heat
- Not recommended
Why Alta Moda hardwood is made for Quebec homes.
Alta Moda by Appalachian is the design-forward line, with fashionable colors and textures that anchor a contemporary interior. Built on Canadian Appalachian hardwood, it pairs current looks with the durability Quebec homes need.
As with any solid floor, keeping indoor humidity between 35% and 55% keeps it stable through our seasons.
“Solid hardwood is an investment that lasts decades in a Quebec home, as long as you manage the winter humidity,” says Sefi Dollinger, Owner of Planchers Bellefeuille, serving Quebec homeowners since 1983.
What it takes for a hardwood floor to last in Quebec.
Solid Alta Moda flooring is nailed down over a well-prepared wood subfloor. Solid hardwood is not recommended over a concrete slab (choose engineered instead) or with radiant heat. Always leave an expansion gap around the perimeter.
Target indoor humidity: 35-55%. Below 30%, wood cracks and gaps during winter. Above 60%, there is a risk of cupping. We recommend a central or portable humidifier through the heating season.
Frequently asked questions.
Is solid hardwood a good choice for Quebec winters?
What is the difference between solid and engineered?
Can it go over a concrete slab?
How often can it be refinished?
Ready to see Alta Moda in person?
Visit our Saint-Jérôme showroom to see and feel the Alta Moda finishes in person.