Specialty Design Element

Specialty Design Elements

With advances in the industry over the last few decades, customizing your old wood floor is easier, and more affordable, than ever before. You can create a one-of-a-kind look with simple upgrades such as borders, medallions, hand-distressing, mixed media and exotic wood species.

Borders

Borders create a frame effect in a particular room or area, and usually contrast to the main area of the room. For example, a simple installation of a medium colored wood such as White Oak might include a border outlining the room in a contrasting darker species of wood such as Brazilian Cherry.  The possibilities are not limited to wood only. Borders can incorporate multiple wood species, stone, marble, brass, stainless steel, nickel and other metals.

Medallions

Medallions usually are installed in the main field of the floor, typically in an area such as the foyer. Medallions can incorporate multiple wood species, and other mixed media, such as stone, metal and leather. Factory finished medallions can be routed into existing floors with minimal disruption. For more customized looks such as family crest or company logo Timberline Floors will work with you to select the species and colors that will best meet your needs.

Hand-Distressing

Hand-Distressing wood floors offer a unique look and antiqued appearance that appeals to many home owners. Hand-scraping, which is labor-intensive and time consuming, is the most-common distressing technique. Using tools such as chisels, planes, wire brushes, awls, ice picks and grinders, the installer will work with the wood to achieve a worn and distressed look. The end result will be a new floor that looks beautifully antiqued.

Exotic Wood

Exotic woods are available in a variety of colors and can add an entirely new look to any room. Want something with a pinkish-red hue to enhance your décor? Consider Bubinga from Africa. Is rustic more your style? Take a look at Australian Cypress, which is harder than domestic knotty pine. Is purple your passion? Purpleheart from Mexico will age to a deep purple or purplish brown. Want something sleek and dark? Wenge from Africa will age to a very deep brown to black color. With exotic wood species, the possibilities are endless.

 
Stain

Existing wood floors can receive an entirely new look, affordably, with custom stains. Looking for a contemporary style? Light colored stains can give new life to an old wood floor. Want something more traditional? Consider re-staining your wood floor to a warm, medium-toned color. Thinking about a more formal décor? Dark stains can give your floors a stately new look. No matter what your existing wood floor, chances are that you can achieve an entirely new look with custom stains.