Artisanal flooring is created with unusual wood species full of character and a rich history. Many look to reclaimed wood to get an authentic feel. Reclaimed wood comes from many sources, and they all show the scars and weathering of having lived a past life. However, there are ways to get the reclaimed look with new wood. You can recreate the antique artisanal style with new distressed hardwood.
New wood, antique look
Some people want new wood floors to look brand new. Others want to get new floors but give the illusion that these floors have been there for decades. But, there is an art to creating an antique look using new wood. With reclaimed wood, each floorboard is going to age and weather differently. The grain patterns and colors are going to come out in different ways, which is why reclaimed flooring is so special. A true artisan can create that same reclaimed look by distressing and hand scraping new wood, speeding up the natural aging process.
Speeding up the natural aging process of wood
Although many hardwood flooring services are dedicated to making your floors look good as new, there is also a big market for being able to speed up the aging process of hardwood to achieve a naturally aged look. A hardwood flooring artisan is able to look at a piece of wood and tell how the wood may age naturally. Then, hand scraping and staining the wood to look like it was taken from a barn or an old farmhouse.
Distressed hardwood
Reclaimed flooring can be expensive, but there are many distressed hardwoods on the market to give you the look of reclaimed wood, without breaking the bank. But, you want to look for wood that has been hand scraped. To get the most authentic looking faux reclaimed wood, make sure that each board has been created by hand using wire brushing and sanding techniques. You want your distressed hardwood floors to look variable and beautiful.
T&G Flooring specializes in intricate artisan wood flooring. Schedule a free consultation with an artisan wood flooring expert and check out our large selection of high-end distressed wood species.
