Need help finding a real hardwood floor to use
Hello. I am getting ready to redo my kitchen and have been carrying around the attached picture for inspiration. I LOVE these floors and want to use them in my kitchen and throughout my whole house.
I was advised that prefinished floors might not be the best way to go due to the curvature on the sides (you will see greater lines between planks), and they are harder to refinish later.
So, I'm looking for real wood. But, then, the concern is, are the knots going to show the plywood below? Does anyone know what kind of wood I can use, and what stain? If I can't get this exact look, do you have ideas of something similar (pictures and details would be so helpful).
Thank you!
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Tonia Tussey
7 years agoThis looks like stained hickory to me. It comes in different grades. The lower the grade, the more knots. I chose a mid grade for mine cause I like some knots. Mine is just polyurethane, no stain.
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oceanedge73
7 years ago
Sammy
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI'm pretty sure that flooring in your inspiration photo is vinyl. :/
This place -- Olde Wood Ltd -- has lots of wood flooring, both solid and engineered, new and reclaimed, with many options from which to choose. It's a good place to at least get a handle on what you're really looking for, if nothing else!
Here's reclaimed Antique Heart Pine:
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PROEmerson Hardwood Floors
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To get that reclaimed look without paying the price of reclaimed materials, you may want to reconsider prefinished hardwood. You are correct in that prefinished hardwood does have 'micro bevels,' but the look varies depending on manufacturer and material style. Above are some examples that would get you pretty close to the look in your inspiration photo.
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Signature Custom Flooring LLC
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