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What is the best finish to use on wood flooring?

There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to a finish for your hardwood flooring.

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What to Expect With Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed wood offers uniqueness, sustainability, history, and durability, making it a perfect choice for renovations that add character and eco-friendly charm.

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What’s inside the historic buildings of Nashville, Tennessee?

A recent trip to Nashville uncovered several historic buildings full of beautiful, virgin growth pine beams, pine and oak flooring and intriguing backstories.

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When Custom Doors are the Best Option

"Custom" sounds daunting, but custom doors can be cost-effective and practical. In some cases, they’re the best solution over conventional options. Here's why!

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When It Comes to Wood Floors, Choose Wisely

Choosing the right wood floors can transform your home. Our guide breaks down key factors, from trends to wood types, to help you make the best choice.

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Which is better for my home: engineered or solid wood flooring?

This week’s series explores the differences between engineered and solid wood flooring—both offer beauty and value, but one may be better suited for certain applications!

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Which is better for my home: engineered vs solid wood flooring PT 2

In the last blog, the benefits of engineered flooring and the best applications in a home for this type of product. Solid wood flooring is also an excellent choice for a home.

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Why choose heart pine flooring?

Choosing the right wood flooring is an important step in any project. Many people ask why choose heart pine for my flooring?

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Why Reclaimed Oak Flooring is the Must Have Look This Year

Reclaimed oak has quickly become the new must-have flooring choice of the year and we know why! It can offer a variety of looks for any home from rustic to beautiful.

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Surface Treatments

We take care to maintain the integrity of these fine old beams and their natural character.

Our old pine beams can be supplied with a variety of surface treatments from historically rustic to refined and sanded, allowing our beams to be a distinctive addition to any room in the house. We carry a large inventory of sizes and lengths so we may quickly meet your needs.


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