Pine wood flooring is unique and it has so much character. It is also an environmental friendly flooring. There are many varieties of pine ranging from a soft and knotty wood to a strong and durable wood, which allows for many flooring options. In addition, the flooring options do not vary only because of the type of pine tree, but they also vary because of where the wood is taken from the tree.
Pine is a softwood that is prone to dents and scratches. However, a few pines and different cuts of pine are more durable to wear and tear.
Pine wood flooring has so much character, which adds a more rustic charm to a home. The knots and little holes make every floor unique.
Pine flooring is an environmental friendly choice because pine trees grow quickly, and they are more renewable than many other species of wood. Pine wood flooring is also relatively inexpensive. The open grain in the flooring makes it highly absorbent to stains and paint.
The pine trees that are used for flooring are long leaf heart pine, vertical grain pine, and southern yellow pine.
If you do not want the more characteristic pine, then use the ‘heart pine’ because it is smoother and tougher than a traditional pine. The ‘heart pine’ is the non-living part of the center of the tree. Usually it is a golden-red color, and it is harder than the outside of the tree and the sapwood. All that is needed for heart pine is a clear top coat, not a stain. Heart pine is really durable and it will last for many years.
Long leaf heart pine is one of the oldest wood flooring materials, and many reclaimed wood floors are made from heart pine. Vertical grain pine is cut horizontally. Each plank shows the entire grain, and the planks are shorter than traditional planks. The planks are usually no more than four feet long. Southern yellow pine is also really durable and it has a rustic feel with its wide grain. It ranges from a white to orange color, and it can be stained any color.
Pine wood flooring is a great choice if you want a rustic, beautiful, and Eco-friendly flooring.
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