Handscraped (Hand sculpted) Wood Floors
Handscraped wood floors provide the perfect combination of strength and character. New floors have modern, durable finishes, while old wood floors have amazing character. Handscraped floors bring together the best of both worlds.
What are Handscraped wood floors?
Handscraped wood flooring refers to a distressed style that resembles floor boards cut during the colonization of America. Around the 17th/18th centuries, craftsman used a hand tool to plane the wood surface. This method created a natural looking texture, complete with some irregularities.
Many homeowners want the look of an old, reclaimed wood floor but without the associated costs. And, flooring companies have begun mass producing handscraped wood floors using both machines and hand tools. It’s not the same process used by early Americans, but has the same look and feel.
Wood Finishes
Wood floors usually have a surface finish applied to improve durability. These finishes create a barrier improving water resistance and minimizing maintenance. Modern, handscraped floors are longer-lasting because they include a protective finish. But, not all wood finishes are created equal.
We like a polyurethane-based Aluminum oxide finish. The Aluminum oxide finish protects the wood by creating a very strong barrier, providing superior wear resistance. This helps preserve the texture of your handscraped floor for years to come.
Where to Purchase Handscraped Wood Floor
Lumber Liquidators has an amazing selection of wood flooring and will ship them right to your front door. We especially like the Handscraped Potomac Wood Flooring (pictured). These floors feature a rich color that really accents the handscraped technique. It’s a beautifully stained Oak floor and a great benefit to any home.
LL offers several handscraped species including Oak, Acacia, Brazilian Cherry, and Birch. All except the Brazilian Cherry can have multiple stains. For instance, Tobacco Road and Golden Teak are both Acacia with different stains. Brazilian Cherry is unique because the color seen in not a stain at all, but rather the true color of the wood.
If you’re in the market for handscraped flooring, check out all the options Lumber Liquidators has lots to offer. Here’s the link:
Purchasing online is a great way to save money. In fact, some locations waive sales tax. You can browse the entire store from the comfort of your own home. And, the flooring is delivered right to your front door.
More Hardwood Installation Information
If you’re looking for the tools for hardwoods, here’s our complete list of hardwood flooring tools. We haven’t put together a complete hardwood installation tutorial yet, so if you’re looking for that, we like HomeTips.com’s how to on this topic.
What do you think? Do you have handscraped floors? What kind do you like most?
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February 13th, 2009 5:07 am
i went more information video
March 16th, 2010 11:55 pm
love the wood floors in the picture above with the orange chair and white sofa. can you give me the details on that flooring?