Has Bruce improved the boards? Meaning has it gotten better quality?

Good morning. Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. The quality standards for this flooring are the same as they have always been for this grade of flooring. This floor is part of the Frisco collection. The Frisco Collection is part of Bruce’s Natural Grade category which features a greater amount of visual character such as wider color and grain variation, mineral streaks, knots and small holes as well as minor milling imperfections. The milling issues, color variation, and other things that appear to be damage or a defect are an acceptable part of this product line, as it is designed to give a rustic natural look. I hope this answers your question. Have a great day.