However they do little to absorb sounds such as walking, vacuum cleaning and television, which can cause problems in multi-occupancy dwellings. They are considered better than regular floor tiles since they feel warmer underfoot. Parquet floors are often found in bedrooms and hallways. Bitumen-glued blocks require use of either hot bitumen, cold bitumen emulsion, or a spirit based parquet adhesive. Parquet floors are usually long lasting if maintained correctly. All of our mesquite flooring is generally sold as ½” thick unless special ordered.Main article: Wood flooring § Finishing, buffing, sanding and drying Hexagons are also available in 3.5” dimensions.
Larger blocks are more expensive and harder to obtain large amounts with, however they can be mixed in with random lay patterns to very good effect and it keeps the price within reason. As always, Old Wood believes that large, old trees are noble and as such we encourage our customers and suppliers to work with small or medium sized trees and to hold to a high standard of forestry and land management.
USAID has helped countries such as Ethiopia plant it, and many indigenous communities rely on it for these reasons. Not so much a rare wood as it is a sparse, hard to harvest tree, it actually has been used around the world as a food source, arid land stabilizer, and fuel wood. Mesquite does not expand and contract much when compared to other species, which makes it extremely suitable for most residential and commercial applications. At a Janka rating of 2345, it’s 80% harder than red oak! What makes it work so well as a floor is its stability. Prosopsis Glandulosa (and other subsets) is a large, high desert bush. Mesquite is one of our overall best sellers because of its superior durability, tight grain, and rich, red colorations. Sizes for herringbone and pinwheel patterns such as 3×6, 4×8” exact, are special orders, but available. Thickness is usually ¾”, but we can manufacture a custom thickness upon request. Pine is generally used for residential and light commercial applications. We’ve tested Ponderosa Pine at the Los Alamos Labs and it ‘proves out’ very well compared to other species of Pine. If the natural bluing is a problem for your design, any brown or darker stain covers it well so that it blends with the rest of the wood. Stains do very interesting things around knots and can interact with the natural blue as well. Some natural blue stain is usually present, but most find that attractive. Growing high in the Rocky Mountains, this richly textured, classic wood is slow growing and has a tight ring structure, which makes it quite durable. Our Ponderosa Pine is sourced from fire reclamation efforts or other sustainable forestry projects around the American West. We have tried most species at some point, and have learned some lessons! If you don’t see what you want, please ask. Some species work better than others, and certain species that make wonderful plank flooring might not necessarily be a good end grain product. Our end grain products come in a variety of species, shapes, and sizes. Old Wood is one of the nation’s largest end grain flooring manufacturers. Often, end grain is the highest, best use for the lowest grade of timber that might otherwise be left in the woods. End grain flooring is very much a sustainable product because it can be made from smaller diameter timber. It is an elegant look, and like all wood floors it can be stained to suit your own particular tastes. Its unique, yet classic look, and superior durability make it a perfect candidate for commercial applications like restaurants and hotels, or any other high-traffic situation where the floor must withstand a beating. End grain flooring is quickly becoming popular with some of the best architects and designers around the world.
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