Hardwood Flooring News – Hardwood Flooring News https://hardwoodflooringnews.com Your Source for Hardwood Floors Styles, Trends, & Tips Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:56:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Anderson Virginia Vintage: Hand-Crafted, Historic Hardwood Flooring https://hardwoodflooringnews.com/anderson-virginia-vintage-hand-crafted-historic-hardwood-flooring/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:36:12 +0000 https://hardwoodflooringnews.com/?p=135 Historic Hardwood Flooring

Maybe it’s an extra chisel chip on the corner, or a hammer mark where a nail was driven too deep – even the most experienced craftsman leaves a mark or two. Massive mechanized manufacturing machines may make perfect cuts, but the human touch is missing. The fine minds at Anderson Hardwoods recognize the value of genuine artisan craftsmanship, and the Virginia Vintage is designed to showcase just that. This elegant line of solid and engineered hardwood floors offers a sense of natural warmth and character that machine-finished planks just can’t match.

Virginia Vintage Crossfire

The Virginia Vintage line is distinct from other Anderson products because each plank is finished by actual craftsmen, here in the USA. The difference in quality is obvious. From the hand-sculpted surfaces of the Crossfire collection, to the smoothly beveled edges of the Sanctuaryline, each Virginia Vintage plank is unique, with its own story to tell. Timeless American hardwoods, such as maple, hickory and red oak

Virginia Vintage Sanctuary

The central woods in each collection, and deep dark finishes create a stately, historic look.

Anderson’s Virginia Vintage collection includes both Solid and Engineered lines. Both styles are available in 5” widths to fully showcase the natural grain patterns of the individual boards. Craftsman use unique tools to lightly scrape the surface of the planks. This hand scraping creates visible grooves and removes a light layer of the soft grain. The resulting texture appears aged, as if the floor had been cherished for generations.

Virginia handcrafted hardwood

Virginia Vintage Handcrafted Random Width

Of course, 5” hand-scraped planks aren’t the only Virginia Vintage hardwood styles. The Handcrafted Random Width collection offers a unique take on the artisan look. As the name implies, Random Width planks include 3”, 5” and 7” widths, so that each row is slightly wider or narrower than the previous. This creates a truly rustic look, as if the floor had been made from local, hand-cut timber. In contrast, the Olde Paint line gives the impression of a second-generation floor. Olde Paint planks are actually painted, then stripped and sealed to produce the look of a reclaimed commercial floor.

Virginia Vintage Olde Paint

If you’re considering hardwood flooring for a remodeling project or a new custom build, Virginia Vintage hardwood floors will add the warmth and character that only a human hand can provide. If you are planning a flooring project might we suggest looking at the Virginia Vintage Hardwood flooring collections? For more information on Virginia Vintage do not hesitate to call 866-705-1340, the flooring experts at QualityFlooring4Less will be glad to help. Thanks for reading, and have a great week!

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From Appalachia with Love: Mullican Hardwood Flooring Offers All-American Quality & Style https://hardwoodflooringnews.com/from-appalachia-with-love-mullican-hardwood-flooring-offers-all-american-quality-style/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:36:12 +0000 https://hardwoodflooringnews.com/?p=138 In the hardwood industry, there is enormous controversy surrounding woods that are sourced from overseas. Many of the woods in question are cut illegally, and are imported without proper documentation. This leads to dangerous working conditions, and devastating deforestation. In certain developing countries, the illegal timber trade is a major black market business. Luckily, Mullican Hardwood stays above the fray. Mullican woods are grown, harvested, milled and manufactured in the Appalachian region of the American heartland. These premium hardwood floors are prime examples of all-American quality and craftsmanship.

Mullican has produced beautiful hardwoods for over 25 years, operating with a simple mission in mind: to create the world’s highest quality hardwood flooring. Every inch of each plank is inspected by trained experts who test moisture content and milling measurements against some of the highest standards in the industry. Mullican hardwoods are hand finished by actual craftsmen, so that each plank is unique. Plus, Mullican is committed to sustainable harvesting practices. The company’s solid hardwoods carry the Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers sustainability seal, and the woods are Forest Stewardship Council certified. This commitment to quality and sustainability results in some truly beautiful hardwood floors.

The Chatelaine collection is a customer favorite. This elegant hand-sculpted solid hardwood is the absolute top of the line. Chatelaine planks feature beveled ends and edges and sculpted surfaces that create a rustic, worn-in look. The solid maple, walnut and hickory planks measure ¾” and are available in 4” or 5” widths, in a variety of warm hues. The Chatelaine collection offers a sense of beauty and opulence that is simply unmatched. In a similar vein, the Muirfield line is another of Mullican’s beautiful solid hardwood lines. All-solid Muirfield woods showcase the beauty of oak, maple and hickory with softly beveled edges and durable Claritage Extra finishes for extended protection. The Muirfield collection is a perfect choice for traditional environments, because the narrow 2 ¼” width flawlessly captures the vintage strip look.

Mullican’s Nature collection is yet another popular solid hardwood line. Unlike Chatelaine or Muirfield who derive their beauty in part from the rich stains, Nature woods offer the natural beauty of un-stained oak, hickory and maple. The 3” and 5” widths put each plank’s natural nuances on full display, and the beauty is unrivalled. Knob Creek offers its own unique take on solid hardwood elegance with hand-sculpted surfaces and beveled edges, plus ultra- durable Alpha A’lumina Real World Finishes. Favorite Knob Creek colors include Cherry Cabernet (Discontinued) and Maple Cappuccino.

Genuine solid hardwood flooring is an investment that should be cherished in a home for generations. Mullican hardwood offers American-grown, American-milled, hand crafted hardwoods that are designed to last. If you have a chance, visit a local flooring retailer to see some samples firsthand. Then, if you’d like a quote for your own home, please give us a call at 866-705-1340. We’ll be standing by, happy to help. Thanks for reading, and happy holidays!

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