How To Make Reclaimed Wood Into Flooring

I bought some wood off of craigslist.

How to make reclaimed wood into flooring.

It s rare that i get someone coming in the door asking for a floor that s repurposed or sustainable but when we explain the story of what a reclaimed floor is and the fact that no new trees are having to be harvested to make the flooring being reclaimed starts to mean a lot to potential clients and really becomes a selling point. Follow us on facebook. The hardwood grooves and knotholes along with the already worn finish creates personality in flooring that you would be hard pressed to find in a newly honed piece of lumber. The fellow said it was redwood from a barn.

I decided to restore it rather than using it with the aged look. Recycling dingy pine wall boards for a wooden floor. So today i m sharing the answers to many of these questions along with loads of gorgeous photos of various reclaimed barn wood flooring. Our reclaimed barn wood floors are one of my favorite things about our house and one of the things i get the most questions on from blog readers and random internet browsers.

How to prepare reclaimed wood. The instructable will describe how i went through the process of getting the wood ready to plane usin. Reputable dealers will discard damaged and unusable pieces but not all sellers do. Even if you find reclaimed hardwood flooring you ll need to determine if it s right for you.

Wood flooring from reclaimed lumber is in a revival period. Whether used for shelving floors or furniture time worn wood brings a touch of rustic charm to every space. If you can t find authentic reclaimed lumber for your project you can use new materials and apply surface distressing techniques to simulate centuries of use and wear. Back to the wood by audionautix is lice.

Reclaimed wood flooring is not only good for our environment but can be some of the most beautiful wood flooring available.