| Sometimes old is new. Fashion is funny that way. Like classic wide planks. Custom sculpted surfaces. Today’s hand-scraped floors are all the rage, bringing timeless warmth and character to any décor. But wait. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, think again. Get ready. Hand-scraped exotics are also an option for your flooring. They have turned out to be the latest trend in designer flooring. | |
Predating the industrial revolution and the advent of electricity and power sanders, hardwood flooring was hand-scrapedout of simple necessity. Why... because excess “over-wood” from rough-hewn lumber had to be removed to make the flooring flat. Using hand-held metal scrapers, artisans would remove ribbons of wood fiber from each plank, leveling the floors and creating a unique, one-of-a kind presentation.
Today the basic process remains relatively unchanged. Skilled craftsmen, armed with primitive hand tools, sculpt each plank to create non-repetitive patterns. Because each plank carries a unique signature flooring appears naturally worn.
However, rooted in the past, modern hand-scraped flooring carries with it some obvious modern advantages, ranging from precision tongue-and-groove milling, to durable aluminum oxide finishes.
New as that flooring fashion may be to you, there’s something emerging that’s the newest of the new. Hand-scraped exotic wood!
Exotic hardwood flooring, with species originating from distant continents like South America, Africa and the Pacific Rim, has caught the eye of consumers and designers states-side. And why not? Unique grain patterns and rich natural color creates beautiful overall mosaic.
Building on the popularity of those woods and the venerable look of hand-scraped, manufacturers now offer hand-scraped exotics. Just visit your local flooring retailer and ask about exotic hardwoods. Look at the selection including hand-scraped options. You will be surprised at all the different types of flooring choices available to you that will suit your lifestyle and taste. You will be glad you did
