One way to create beautiful artisanal wood floors is to use unique species. Natural Hickory flooring is a unique hardwood with a lot of personality. Hickory has plenty of color variation, so you need to plan carefully when installing Hickory floors. It takes the keen eye and skilled hands of an artisan hardwood flooring contractor to properly install hickory and give you the right look.
Characteristics of Hickory
Each piece of wood, no matter the species, is going to have its own unique characteristics. The grain pattern, knots, and color variation is something to look for when choosing a wood species for your floors. Hickory has a wide range of colors, from blonde to deep brown, so you can create a lot of different looks with Hickory. But, the universal characteristics of Hickory is the natural, relaxed wood floor feeling it brings wherever it is installed.
Natural color variation
Because the color variation of Hickory is so broad, this species creates a traditional country feel, with a modern twist. It doesn’t feel forced, but relaxed and comfortable. And, the grain pattern will create a beautiful fluid pattern throughout your home.
Installing hickory floors
Because the colors and the grains are so prominent in Hickory you need to be careful when you install Hickory floors. You need to carefully plan out where each Hickory floorboard is best suited, and how it looks next to neighboring floorboards. And, you need to think about how the whole floor is going to look. To create the most cohesive and easy-feeling floors that flow smoothly from one board to the next, you need to work with an artisan who understands how to work with artisanal wood.
T&G Flooring is one of the largest hardwood flooring retailers in Colorado. T&G Flooring specializes in intricate artisanal wood, like Hickory. Consult with an artisan floor expert to talk about your next hardwood flooring project.
