PG - Hardwood Floors

After months of effort, our partner and main supplier, Scierie Dion & Fils inc., has obtained certification based on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC^®) forest management standards for almost all wood harvested from Crown land managed by the Dion brothers. This area, covering some 2900 km² (or six times the size of Montréal Island), now joins the 400 km² of private land held by Scierie Dion & fils, also certified FSC. This volume will help meet growing consumer demand for certified products. 

PG Hardwood Flooring has held FSC certification for its chain of custody since March 2005, and this approach is deeply anchored in the company’s mission of respecting the environment and maximizing the use of raw material. FSC certification creates a credible connection between responsible production and the consumption of forest products, allowing consumers and businesses to make decisions that benefit both people and the environment. 

With FSC certification, Scierie Dion & Fils rises above the competition and is sure to have a positive impact on the environment and sustainable development. We salute their commitment to promoting the health and future of forests.

There are many advantages associated with prefinished flooring. The biggest advantage is that the customer can choose from among a wide selection of colours, species of wood and finishes. This is why PG Hardwood Flooring, under the aegis of the trademark Model, has developed the most extensive choice of wood stains, finishes, grades and widths in the industry, resulting in more than 5 000 possibilities to suit every customer need. In addition to our classic line of products, we also offer stains in our Unique Collection, making the possibilities almost infinite.

Another advantage of prefinished flooring is its availability. PG can produce short runs as well as larger quantities. Customers can order the quantity needed and the product is delivered as ordered. Moreover, PG maintains a large inventory of prefinished products for rapid service and delivery.

PG Hardwood Flooring and Model products offer the smallest micro-V in the industry, resulting in smoother surfaces overall and guaranteeing the high end quality of our products. Likewise, our products are unequalled for the consistency of their thickness and grade. The sanding process, unique in North America, produces a furniture quality finish that eliminates any accumulation of dust on boards and enhances their appearance. PG Hardwood Flooring and the Model trademark offer unparalleled choice for every decor sure to please each and every customer.

PG-Model produces flooring from species of wood originating from mixed forests indigenous to Quebec in addition to flooring made from exotic species such as Jatoba and Tigerwood. Following is information on these two exotic species that grace any decor with a modern, vibrant look.

Jatoba, often referred to “Brazilian Cherry, is a huge canopy tree, growing to 30 m in height. It is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and parts of tropical Central America, but is also found in the West Indies and South America. The trunk is cylindrical. The tree produces bright green leaves in matched pairs and clusters of white, fragrant flowers. Flowering occurs in April and May. The 9 to 14-cm long pod-like fruit is very hard, oblong-shaped, of a dark coffee colour and contains one to eight seeds encased in a yellowish, flour-like pulp. The colour of the heartwood ranges from brown to purplish red or orange to purplish brown, almost black, with or without streaks. The wood is very hard and the grain is straight; streaking is very pronounced.

Tigerwood, better known as “Muiracatiara,” grows in tropical forests both wet and dry. It is a fine wood originating from South America, primarily Brazil. Tigerwood has been compared to the coat of a zebra or tiger, owing to its very prominent veins. The heartwood is generally dark, from deep reddish brown to dark red or orange-tinged brown with very irregularly spaced brown black veins. Veins range from very fine to quite large, offering superb contrast with the dominant base colour, which varies from blond to light golden brown. Tigerwood flooring will add originality to any setting, offering a decor without equal!

“Today, the entrepreneurship shown by Julien Paré and Richard Garneau allows PG-Model to offer innovative and durable floor covering. Founded in 1979, PG-Model currently obtains more than 80% of its raw material within a radius of less than 200 km.

The company, located in Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière, Quebec, uses its waste wood to heat its buildings and drying kilns. Wood shavings are sold to melamine wood manufacturers and farmers, further ensuring the conversion of this by-product of flooring production. The guarantee offered by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) also applies to the company’s engineered products made of red oak, maple and yellow birch.

Designers and architects garner additional benefits through the selection of flooring that complies with LEED standards. These two examples of local business showcase responsible development to better meet consumer and investor needs and expectations” [1] (translation).

PG-Model is proud to contribute in its own way to environmental protection and the preservation of a healthy planet for future generations.

[1] Fortier, Alain. 2011. « Le salut passerait-il par le bois ? », magazine Surface. Online. http://www.slideshare.net/alainfor/magazine-surface-alain-fortier-9511466. Consulted October 24, 2011.