Whether you are building a house or just replacing an existing floor in
your home there are so many elements that make your home unique. Antique
heart pine flooring is the perfect choice for adding character and
value to your home while also being environmentally friendly.
What could be more eco-friendly than reusing a material that already
exists. Over a 100 years ago, in the Victorian era homes and buildings
were floored and paneled with a wood called heart pine. Heart pine came
from a tree called the long leaf pine and was noted for it’s tall
slender look. And with it’s strength and endurance heart pine was a
popular choice in the United States. With so many homes having used this
fine wood there is much to be reclaimed in structures that are no
longer viable. Today, antique heart pine is a product that has been
reclaimed from homes and buildings that are 100 years old. Using the
wood from spaces that are no longer viable is a great way to “green”
your building project. Buying reclaimed wood flooring for your project
does not mean you have to go out and reclaim it yourself. Ask your
contractor about installing antique heart pine flooring in your home or
commercial project.
Your home or building project deserves quality and durability while also
providing beauty. Reclaimed flooring can add that special look and is
available in a variety of styles. There are many grades such as the wide
plank , country cabin, or rustic variety, these woods can set the tone
you want to create in your space. Perhaps you are looking to add an
element that already has a natural patina. This flooring also comes in a
premium grade free of knots and will give a very elegant, historic
look. Whether you want to achieve a look that is formal, or something
more cozy and informal heart pine is a natural choice.
When you choose antique heart pine flooring you are choosing an heirloom
to be custom fit to your space. All of these woods are have a newly
milled tongue and groove fitting and will be planed to a uniform
thickness for easy installation. This type of flooring is carefully hand
selected and re-manufactured to suit any project length large or small.
With this type of product you are supporting an industry that values
integrity, craftsmanship, and the spirit of the American dream. So, not
only have you chosen to use a recycled material, you will be installing a
piece of history.
There are many choices to be made when starting a building project, you
may be thinking of characteristics that set your home apart from the
rest. No matter what your style, a wood floor is the essential design
element to add comfort and beauty. When considering the benefits of a
wood floor it is important to note that a wood floor is easy to care for
and comes in many finishes. And, it is also worth remembering that a
product like antique heart pine flooring is already over a 100 years old
and has already stood the test of time.
