Reclaimed wood flooring: what you need to know
Bring a sense of history and grandeur to your home with eco-friendly reclaimed wood flooring
Investing in a wood flooring that has been used before not only has sound eco credentials, it comes with a sense of the past that will bring unique character to your home. If you’re considering reclaimed wood flooring for your next project, read this guide to some of the options available.
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Vintage timber
It’s possible to find old wood floors in black, strip or solid board formats. Aged timber comes with a patina that is difficult to replicate and is an environmentally sound choice.
‘Choosing reclaimed wood helps to preserve forests by decreasing the demand for fresh timber and reduces the environmental impact associated with producing new flooring,’ says Robert Walsh, founder of Woodworks by Ted Todd.
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Parquet floors
Made up of small wooden blocks that can be arranged in any number of different intricate patterns, parquet represents a long tradition of craftsmanship and design.
The complexity of laying parquet calls for someone who is confident working with this floor type. The underside of the blocks may be covered in bitumen, which will need to be removed, and the floor will require sanding once fitted to create a smooth and completely level surface.
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