Thursday 18 September 2014

Antique wooden floors are in this season!

Since the ancient age, wooden floors have been one of the popular choices to be installed in their homes. They create a formal, beautiful and a warm overall look of the rooms. The best thing about going for wooden floors is that they are affordable and available in a variety of options. Moreover, it is more of an eco-friendly option.

Wood floor restoration in Sunderland has become the most prevalent in today’s times.  They also add value to the house, thus being an important investment.

These days, the traditional wood flooring in Newcastle and Sunderland is too much in demand. They add a certain exotic and a unique flavour to the character of the homes

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 Historic timber is available in different shapes and sizes. Original antique pieces have cracks, knots, nail holes, insects, and worms etc. These have to be repaired in order to appear like new. By repairs, we mean cleaning and polishing before the installation. Majority of suppliers do this for free. The basic charm of these floors is that they have the ability to be recreated, while preserving their appeal and colour.

Fresh floors can also be made to look like traditional ones. Hand distressing is one of the methods to do so. This is done by hand scrapping, using chisels, wire brushes, chopper and ice picks. Types of antique wood floors include traditional maple, antique beech, very old oak, antique chestnut and traditional barn board.

The idea for beautiful and attractive antique flooring is obtained from old buildings that are getting destroyed, especially the ones that are from the 1980s era. The woods from such buildings is taken and then customised for various purposes like doors, windows, floors or stair parts.
After a small online research, you should be able to locate the best sellers of antique wood in your area. Get an expert to suggest you what suits you best depending on your needs.