Graf Brothers Flooring
The global leader in rift and quartered American white oak — three generations of mastery, sourced from the forests of Appalachia.
About Graf Brothers
A key player in the American white oak industry
Based in South Shore, Kentucky, Graf Brothers is the global leader in quarter-sawn American white oak. Founded in 2003 by Greg and Dave Graf, the family business represents three generations of mastery in transforming Quercus Alba.
Their sourcing radius spans 450 miles across Appalachia. Logs are transformed into luxury flooring, furniture-grade lumber, and premium staves. In 2024, the company joined the Charlois Group, strengthening its value chain through an integrated, sustainable, and circular model for sourcing and transforming American white oak.
As a local hardwood supplier with a worldwide reach, the Graf Brothers name is synonymous with the hardwood lumber industry — proud to have three generations helping build the name and reputation.
What Sets Graf Brothers Apart
Quality. Loyalty. Tradition.
Quality
One of the largest manufacturers of rift and quartered lumber and flooring in the world, specializing in super wide and super long blanks. Every plank meets uncompromising standards before it leaves the mill.
Sustainability
Only the best timber and raw materials grown from sustainably managed forests. From forest to your home or project, every step follows responsible practices as defined by local and state authorities.
Loyalty
The beauty and longevity of solid hardwood flooring with stability ideal for personal residences or commercial applications. Graf Brothers stands behind every product they produce.
Tradition
Founded in 2003 by Greg and Dave Graf, the family business represents three generations of mastery in transforming Quercus Alba. The Graf name is synonymous with the hardwood lumber industry.
Product Lines
Graf Brothers Flooring Collections
From solid to engineered, every Graf Brothers product is built around one species — American white oak — and one commitment: uncompromising quality.
Solid Oak Flooring
The Full Nobility of a Single Piece of Wood.
American white oak is an emblematic species, renowned for its timeless beauty and exceptional strength. Carved from a single piece of wood, Graf Brothers solid flooring reveals the full nobility of this rare material: refined grain, luminous color, and a naturally warm texture. Their specialty in rift and quartered cuts produces the distinctive ray fleck pattern that sets Graf Brothers apart from any other manufacturer in the world.
Engineered Oak Flooring
American Craftsmanship. Dedicated to High-End Interiors.
Graf Brothers engineered flooring embodies the very best of American craftsmanship, dedicated to high-end interiors. Each board bears the signature of a carefully selected, meticulously crafted, and expertly finished wood — shaped with uncompromising standards, in harmony with nature and the passing of time. The engineered construction delivers dimensional stability ideal for radiant heat, concrete subfloors, and commercial environments.
Rift & Quartered
The World's Largest Manufacturer of Rift & Quartered Products.
Graf Brothers is the global leader in rift and quartered American white oak — the most sought-after cut in high-end flooring and furniture. Rift and quartered sawing produces boards with straight, consistent grain lines and the distinctive medullary ray fleck that is the hallmark of premium white oak. Their specialization in super wide and super long blanks means designers and architects can achieve dramatic, uninterrupted floor runs that no other manufacturer can match.
From Forest to Floor
Vertical Integration. Unmatched Control.
Graf Brothers controls every step of the process — from selective harvesting in Appalachian forests to finished flooring ready for installation.
Forestry & Sourcing
Oaks sourced from selectively harvested stands in the hardwood forests of Eastern North America — Appalachians, Ohio Valley, and Missouri. Every log comes from operations that strictly follow sustainable forestry practices as defined by local and state authorities. Their sourcing radius spans 450 miles across Appalachia.
Lumber Production
American white oak (Quercus alba) combines excellent mechanical strength, natural watertightness, and unique aromatic potential — making it the wood of choice for fine flooring, furniture, and sustainable construction. Responsibly harvested and transformed at their South Shore, Kentucky facility.
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Why We Carry Graf Brothers
The World Standard in White Oak Flooring
When designers and architects specify rift and quartered white oak, Graf Brothers is the name they trust. As the world's largest single-source producer of this cut, they offer something no other manufacturer can — consistent availability of super wide, super long blanks in the most sought-after grain orientation in high-end flooring.
At Quality Hardwoods of Michigan, we carry Graf Brothers because our customers — contractors, designers, and homeowners — deserve access to the best. Whether you're specifying a luxury residential project or a high-traffic commercial space, Graf Brothers delivers the quality and consistency that makes the difference.
- World's #1 rift & quartered white oak producer
- Three generations of hardwood mastery since 2003
- Sustainably sourced from Appalachian forests
- Solid and engineered options for any application
- Super wide and super long blanks available
- Part of the Charlois Group — global hardwood leader
Ready to Specify Graf Brothers?
Visit our Rochester Hills showroom to see Graf Brothers rift and quartered white oak in person, or call us to discuss your project requirements.
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