Patent ID: 8201600

Claim:
A dimensionally stable solid wood flooring strip for use at a job site, comprising: a dimensionally stable solid wood flooring strip with at least six sides, four of which sides include a longitudinally-extending top side, a longitudinally-extending bottom side, and two longitudinally-extending side surfaces, the solid wood flooring strip having a moisture content that is substantially below ambient moisture; and a sealant layer adhered to each of at least said four sides of the solid wood flooring strip to maintain the moisture content at substantially below ambient moisture and for at least partially preventing liquids, gases, and objects from penetrating into the solid wood flooring strip; wherein the sealant layer comprises at least one of UV-cured urethane, polyurethane, oil-modified urethane, moisture-cure urethane, acid cure urethane, water based urethane, acrylic-urethane, solvent cured urethane, aluminum oxide finishes, stain and wax, and ceramic sealer.