If I’m rehabilitating or building a new reproduction era home, should I use pine floors?
We think that people go to great lengths to ensure that their lighting, trim, bricks, siding, paints, hardware, cabinets, etc. is correct for their period dwelling and for this same reason, we believe that the same care should be used when selecting a flooring solution. Nothing is as important as to replicate the expansive charm of wide plank floors. Since pine was the wood of choice in these historical homes. American homes from the 17th, 18th and 19th century simply did not incorporate the common 2 ¼” milled Oak seen in many new homes today. In order to create this genuine warmth and charm, a historically accurate, wide plank floor is a must.
