Reclaimed Solid Wood Flooring Dallas
We offer reclaimed wood for homeowners, interior designers, architects, businesses, and everyone in between.
Most trees harvested were 100 - 400 years old, grew slowly and naturally without fertilizers, fought droughts, survived floods, thus resulting in wood with tighter grain and dense resins. In addition to already being superior, reclaimed wood has also been drying and curing naturally, and has faced many fluctuations in moisture making it a more stable then newly harvested lumber.
Whether it's the rich history it carries, its dry-aged surface patina and oils, its unique markings or nail holes, using Reclaimed wood will lend your space character and a one of a kind touch that cannot be replicated. Our customers's aesthetics range from Rustic to Farmhouse, from Traditional to Modern and they often tell us that their floors are the first thing people notice and comment on.
It reduces deforestation, reduces landfill waste, reduces the toxic watershed used to grow new forests today, and the reduces the amount of chemicals used to process timber today, and manufacture new flooring. We have heard experts say it takes 10 times the amount of energy to process virgin lumber into flooring in comparison to using reclaimed wood.
Reclaimed wood is wood with a rich history that people have been enjoying adding to their homes for its rustic but refined aesthetic. Whether you want to connect with the natural world around you, embrace our nation’s history, or preserve the Earth’s forests, you can enjoy the durability, strength, and beauty of reclaimed wood.
People will go to great efforts to find reclaimed timber that can be used to make a style statement about their homes and properties. George Mabry is the homeowner. As soon as you step through his front door, your attention is immediately drawn to the teak stairs made of wood reclaimed at a Southeast Asia demolition site. The exterior's white stucco is accented with redwood siding, made from California olive oils barrels.
Reclaimed wood can make a renovation more difficult than just visiting a lumber yard. However, it's well worth the effort for its unique beauty.
There are four main reasons you should consider reclaimed wood.
We offer reclaimed wood for homeowners, interior designers, architects, businesses, and everyone in between.
There are plenty of companies out there that recover and sell reclaimed lumber, you just have to find one near you, since many of them only deliver locally if they do sell online. Some options in different areas around the country include:
Of course, some of these reclaimed wood dealers do have inventory online that you can shop from long distance, as well, like these:
Plank & Mill is an especially interesting option if you're new to using reclaimed wood. The company sells real reclaimed wood planks with an adhesive peel-and-stick backing, so you can easily install them to create accent walls in your home.
Etsy is truly a treasure trove for...well, everything. Reclaimed wood is no exception. Reclaimed wood furniture and decor can be found easily on the internet. However, a quick search for "reclaimed timber" will bring up shops that also sell it.
eBay is a similar site to Etsy. It has everything you need for reclaimed wood. You have plenty of options when you search for "reclaimed lumber", with more than 1000 results currently.
Craigslist is another option if you prefer to pick up your reclaimed lumber locally. You can find great deals by visiting your local Craigslist page. Simply go to the "for Sale" section and filter by "materials". You can then reach out to other people posting ads that you are interested in, and arrange to buy them or pick them up.
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Be patient once you have signed your contract. Kiln-drying isn't quick. For larger beams, the wood is heated at low temperatures. This process can take up to a year. The rarer the wood, the less likely it will be that it has been kiln dried and is ready for you to purchase.
The majority of trees that were harvested were between 100 and 400 years old. They grew slowly without the use of fertilizers, endured droughts, and survived floods. This resulted in wood with tighter grains and dense resins. Reclaimed wood is not only superior but also has been dried and cure naturally and has experienced many fluctuations in moisture, making it more stable than newly harvested lumber.
You can shop online for reclaimed wood from some dealers.
Plank & Mill, a company that specializes in reclaimed wood, is a great choice for anyone who's just starting out. They sell real reclaimed hardwood planks that have an adhesive peel-and stick backing. This allows you to easily install them in your home to create accent walls.
Another option to consider is architectural salvage yards. These businesses sell more than reclaimed timber. Instead of just selling reclaimed wood, they also sell hardware, stainedglass, lighting, and other materials. There are even furniture and decor you can buy made from reclaimed materials. Old House Online provides a listing of architectural salvage businesses in every state. Some to consider are:
We have Vintage planks ( 50 – 75 yrs old ) that may have been treated with chemical solutions that would not be allowed today by the EPA. For this reason, we stock railcar planks that we buy new from the manufacturer and distress ourselves so we know they are chemical free. We recommend these for any application in the kitchen ( countertops, center kitchen islands )
We only have Oak and Maple but occasionally we find Hickory and Mahogany
We drill out the holes with a 5/8″ drill bit and fill the holes with 5/8″ dowell – this is the first step in the finishing process.