# CD – Rustic / Character Grade

> CD – Rustic / Character Grade floorboards from Timbo: distinctive knots, mineral streaks and strong colour. See how it compares with Timbo's other grades.

- URL: https://timbo.com.au/products/cd-rustic-character-grade
- Publisher: Timbo (https://timbo.com.au) – trade supplier of European oak floorboards to partners in Australia and New Zealand
- Last updated: 2026-10-14
- Contact (email only): partnerships@timbo.com.au

## Key facts

- CD – Rustic / Character Grade: distinctive knots, mineral streaks and strong colour variation – the most characterful grade.
- Timbo grades from cleanest to most rustic: A-Prime, AB, ABC, ABCD (natural/rustic) and CD (rustic/character).
- A grade describes appearance only – boards of every grade come from the same species and are milled to the same specification.
- Ask for a free sample to see the grade in person before ordering.

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Grade | CD (rustic/character) |
| Appearance | Distinctive knots, mineral streaks and strong colour variation – the most characterful grade |
| Best for | Industrial, cottage and eclectic interiors, and projects that want the most natural character |
| What a grade measures | Appearance only – not strength or durability |

## About CD – Rustic / Character Grade

**CD – Rustic / Character Grade** is one of Timbo's five appearance grades for timber flooring. It is chosen for industrial, cottage and eclectic interiors, and projects that want the most natural character.

### Characteristics

- Distinctive knots and mineral streaks
- Strong colour variation and unique grain
- Aged, rustic appearance with vintage appeal
- Suits farmhouse, cottage, industrial and eclectic styles

## How CD (rustic/character) compares

| Grade | Appearance |
| --- | --- |
| [A-Prime](https://timbo.com.au/products/a-prime-grade) | Cleanest – few if any knots, uniform colour |
| [AB](https://timbo.com.au/products/ab-grade) | Minimal knots, consistent colour |
| [ABC](https://timbo.com.au/products/abc-rade) | Mix of A, B and C – clear sections to visible knots |
| [ABCD – Natural / Rustic](https://timbo.com.au/products/abcd-natural-rustic-grade) | Pronounced colour variation, knots and natural marks |
| [CD – Rustic / Character](https://timbo.com.au/products/cd-rustic-character-grade) | Most character – knots, mineral streaks, strong variation |

See all [wood flooring grades](https://timbo.com.au/collections/wood-flooring-grades) or read [oak flooring grades explained](https://timbo.com.au/guides/oak-flooring-grades).

**See and feel the oak:** Free samples for trade partners and their clients. Tell us the product and where to send it. → https://timbo.com.au/samples

## Photos

- ![CD – Rustic / Character Grade](https://timbo.com.au/assets/img/legacy/cd-rustic-character-grade-1.webp)
- ![CD – Rustic / Character Grade – photo 2](https://timbo.com.au/assets/img/legacy/cd-rustic-character-grade-2.webp)
- ![CD – Rustic / Character Grade – photo 3](https://timbo.com.au/assets/img/legacy/cd-rustic-character-grade-3.webp)

## Frequently asked questions

### What does CD – Rustic / Character Grade look like?

Distinctive knots, mineral streaks and strong colour variation – the most characterful grade. Because timber is natural, every batch varies slightly – ask for a [free sample](https://timbo.com.au/samples).

### Is a lower grade weaker than A-Prime?

No. Grades describe appearance – knots, colour variation and character – not strength. See [oak flooring grades explained](https://timbo.com.au/guides/oak-flooring-grades).

### Which grade suits herringbone or chevron?

Cleaner grades such as A-Prime and AB let the pattern itself stand out, which is why they're popular for parquet. More rustic grades give a characterful, aged parquet look.

## Related pages

- [Wood flooring grades](https://timbo.com.au/collections/wood-flooring-grades) – Timbo's five wood flooring grades explained – A-Prime, AB, ABC, ABCD natural/rustic and CD rustic/character – with what each looks like and where it suits.
- [Oak flooring grades explained](https://timbo.com.au/guides/oak-flooring-grades) – Oak flooring grades explained: what Prime, Select, Natur and Rustic mean, why grade names vary by mill, and how EN 13226 and AS 2796 fit in.
- [Free floorboard samples](https://timbo.com.au/samples) – Request free samples of Timbo Prime grade European solid oak herringbone, chevron and pattern parquet, for trade partners and their clients in AU and NZ.