The Buzz is Back….reclaimed material is in. If you’ve ever
taken a drive out in the country, it’s very hard to miss the old, rickety, dilapidated
structures off in the distance. This is especially the case in historical New
England. Barns, toolsheds, even old outhouses are hot! Those very same
structures are history! Hundreds of years and endless untold stories. Having
reclaimed flooring in your home is a trend that’s here to stay. Classic….rustic
and forever stylish.
When choosing flooring for your home….most will go by the
three C’s. Cost….Comfort and Convenience.
Cost – You’d think because you’re purchasing something that
already exists that you’d get a great deal! It’s recycled so how expensive can
it be? Right? Wrong! Prepare to budget for your reclaimed wood floors. They are
an investment and worth every penny. A lot of work goes into processing
reclaimed lumber and it takes time and money to determine what still has life
in it and what’s too damaged to use.
Comfort – Nothing says welcome like the warm, comfortable….snug
feeling you get when you enter a home that has reclaimed flooring. It’s like
stepping back into time with the modern day conveniences of the 21st
century. To some it up, it’s cozy. A warm fire roaring in the fireplace…a hot
apple pie in the oven….the aroma of Coq Au Vin slowing cooking in the crock pot
and a cup of hot chocolate along with your favorite book - the perfect
afternoon. Yet as informal as reclaimed floors are they remain classy and
elegant at the same time. Quite the combination and the envy of all who see
them!
Convenience – Nothing beats the convenience of having
hardwood flooring in your home. This same convenience naturally applies to
having antique hardwood floors as well. With minimal maintenance and nothing
more than an occasional damp hardwood floor mop there’s very little upkeep and
time involved in caring for your reclaimed flooring. Obviously you have to keep
in mind that lifestyle does play a small role in preservation of your floors. For
example large, heavy dogs with long nails or high traffic areas if you have
kids, grandkids etc. are going to take more of a beating on a daily bases than
if you lived alone or if the home was a vacation getaway a few weeks or months
out of the year. But even if the dogs and children were factored in the
scenario…with proper sanding and refinishing every 3-7 years depending on “wear
and tear” your reclaimed floors still have hundreds of years left in them.
Reclaimed hardwood floors give your home a uniqueness that
sets it apart from every other home out there. Those little nooks and knots..small
imperfections are what give your dwelling personality. If you’re familiar with
the home remodeling shows then you know how often people go on and on about
“character”. The character is what makes your home YOU. And nothing says
character like reclaimed hardwood floors! Forget the walls…..if only the FLOORS
could talk!
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