8 Inch Wide Plank FAS Walnut Floor in Northville, MI

Pallmann Magic Oil 2K Finish

Hand procured elite FAS Walnut. Schönox leveled foundations. Pallmann Magic Oil finish. The ultimate expression of architectural luxury in Northville, Michigan.

The 1 Wood Difference

Procured at the Source. Engineered for Legacy.

When our Northville client couldn't find his vision in any showroom, we went to the source. We hand procured elite FAS (First and Seconds) Walnut from Grand Rapids and engineered a bespoke 8 inch wide plank platform specifically for this estate. This is the highest grade of Walnut available, offering a nearly clear, deep chocolate heartwood visual that defines architectural luxury.

FAS represents the top 1% of any hardwood species. Each board delivers long, clear cuttings with minimal natural character marks, allowing the rich, swirling cathedral grain of American Black Walnut to speak without interruption.

Technical Specifications

Species: North American Black Walnut
Grade: FAS (First and Seconds), Top 1%
Width: 8 Inch Wide Plank
Construction: 3/4" Solid Engineered
Wear Layer: 4.5mm Sawn Face
Finish: Pallmann Magic Oil 2K
Subfloor Prep: Schönox SLU System
Adhesive: Bostik Single Step + Rubber Pellets
Climate Control: Dual Steam Humidification

The Engineering Stack

Three Disciplines. One Seamless Result.

Foundation: Schönox Subfloor Leveling

Before a single plank was laid, we utilized the Schönox Subfloor Leveling System to ensure a surgically flat surface. This is essential for the stability of wide format planks.

Subfloor Engineering →

Acoustics & Adhesion: Bostik Single Step

To achieve a "solid slab" feel and superior sound dampening, we utilized Bostik Single Step (2 step adhesive) integrated with high performance rubber pellets for advanced sound deadening.

Climate Stability: Steam Humidification

A floor of this caliber requires precision environmental control. This home features dual Steam Humidification Units, ensuring the 8 inch Walnut remains stable through Michigan's extreme seasonal shifts.

Climate Science →

The Finished Estate

Deep Chocolate Heartwood. Organic Matte Texture.

Great room with a stone fireplace on an 8 inch wide plank FAS walnut floor, Northville, MI

Great Room, FAS Walnut & Stone

Kitchen with a center island on an 8 inch wide plank FAS walnut floor, Northville, MI

Kitchen, Seamless Wide Plank Flow

Formal dining room with a crystal chandelier on an 8 inch wide plank FAS walnut floor, Northville, MI

Dining Room, Rich Heartwood Tones

The Finish

Pallmann Magic Oil 2K: Let the Wood Breathe.

The entire installation, including the Custom Floating Walnut Staircase, was hand finished with Pallmann Magic Oil 2K.

This European organic oil finish provides a sophisticated matte texture that allows the natural warmth of the Walnut to breathe while offering professional grade durability. Unlike polyurethane, Magic Oil penetrates the wood fiber, creating a surface that feels alive underfoot and ages with character.

Close view of FAS walnut grain under Pallmann Magic Oil 2K, Northville, MI

Grain Detail, Magic Oil Matte

Wide view of a fireplace and built ins with an 8 inch wide plank FAS walnut floor, Northville, MI

Fireplace, Organic Matte Texture

The Foundation

Before the Walnut: Schönox Precision.

Every wide plank installation begins below the surface. These images show the Schönox self leveling underlayment being poured and spread to create a surgically flat foundation for the 8 inch FAS Walnut.

Bare Plywood Evaluation

We evaluated the bare plywood subfloor first. At 8 inches wide, walnut planks need a flat, solid base with no deflection to perform for decades.

Blue Bonding Primer

A specialized blue bonding primer went down over the plywood so the self leveling underlayment would bond to it permanently.

SLU Pour and Needle Rolling

We poured the self leveling underlayment and worked it with a needle roller to release trapped air, leaving a smooth, flat surface for the 8 inch walnut.