Reclaimed Wood Flooring

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Reclaimed Wood Flooring

2008 by Jason Hartong

Reclaimed Wood Flooring

There is growing popularity of using reclaimed wood in refurbishment projects and new construction. It’s a “green” product and doesn’t require cutting down a forest to make. Comparing it to distressed new wood, it looks better and has a rich patina. I always thought distressing new wood was a little strange considering you can buy authentic vintage wood antiques, flooring and etc.. I’ve seen it used in new home construction and in a couple of Lofts. Reclaimed wood looks smart with a contemporary interior and a traditional decor alike. As demand grows, so will the distributors selling it. Here is a link to the Mountain Lumber Company, they sell Oak flooring from Guinness beer vats and sell it in North America. What a fantastic idea!!

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Posted in Chicago Gardens, Garden Design, Green Design, jason hartong, Living in Evanston, North Shore Real Estate, Home & Garden | Tagged Chicago Tribune, evanston real estate, Flooring, Luxury Home North Shore, New Construction Evanston, Reclaimed Wood, Watercolour Gardens | 13 Comments

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on 2008 at 11:51 am | Reply Old Growth Riverwood

Another great reclaimed wood source is:
http://www.oldgrowthriverwood.com
Where bringing history into your home or business is our specialty.
on 2009 at 14:01 pm | Reply Anton Pavlenko

Also consider using Douglas fir flooring milled from old-growth boomstick logs rediscovered in the Columbia River. Tight grained, beautiful mineral staining, and affordable.

Give an old log a second life, contact us.

NWCF Corp.
503-866-4647
nwcfcorp@gmail.com
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on 2010 at 16:33 pm | Reply Chicago Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood Flooring is beautiful when created with professionalism. There is much that goes into wood floors that may get overlooked. The difference between a veteran and a rookie is tremendous. Pay for the journeyman and you will have very long lasting beautiful floors.
on 2010 at 18:55 pm | Reply Barbara

I’m redoing a home and might go with old wood. Thanks
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