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Hand Scraping
Many believe Hand Scraping is a "distressing" that is done to a hardwood floor. However, Hand Scraping is meant to be the duplication of a process which Artisans and Finishers used to prepare and finish wood floors prior to modern sanding equipment. This method allows us to give our customers a floor that resembles the floors finished prior to the 1900's. We offer our Hand Scraped floors in several techniques. There are three textures available:
Estate Scraping: A scraping technique to provide a very flat, very refined look, with light texture and light scraping, much like the finish work that would have been found in Upper Class estates during the 1750's to 1920's. The Estate Scrape can be used with any architectural or design style.
Colonial Scraping: A technique which will add some varying texture as well as light chatter and grain tear. The Colonial Scrape is great for French Country, Colonial, Old World and Tuscan designs.
Pioneer Scraping: A technique designed for the early homesteader's of our country, representing the need for shelter and survival over the focus of a fine finish. The technique will have heavy chatter and grain tear. This method is fitting in Timber frames or log homes.
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Wire Brushing
Wire Brushing is available on hardwoods and softwoods which have an open grain pattern such as Oak, Hickory, Ash, Walnut, and Heart Pine. This technique creates an accent on these open grain patterns. It gives your hardwood floor a texture that, when finished, has depth, rather than the smooth look of a traditional sanded floor. Floors such as the ones listed above naturally wear this way, we are simply speeding the process along 100 years.
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French Bleed Distressed
A French Bleed accent creates an amazing visual effect, especially on hardwoods that have flat grains such as American Cherry, Maple, and Brazilian Cherry. This finish is much like a glaze on the wood. The colors available are Black, Mocha, and Cinnamon. This finish effect will add an interesting appeal and unparalleled beauty to your custom hardwood floors.
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Square Pegs
Square Pegs are a duplication of a technique used by artisans and woodwrights of our past. Prior to round pegs, artisans would chisel square holes in floors and furniture and drive square pegs into place. This is a difficult technique even with today's tools. Square pegs look great paired with French Bleed Distressing or with a hand scraped floor.
Traditional Sanding and Finishing
Traditional sanding and finishing is still the choice of most homeowners. The appearance of a smooth floor with a consistent finish or stain is an art by the standard of today's artisans.
