Reclaimed wood flooring – an eco-friendly option that comes with many advantages

Wood flooring is very popular and is still very appreciated because of its natural beauty. It has a unique texture and adds warmth to the room. It also has strength and is easy to clean. But if everyone was to choose newly harvested wood for their homes, that wouldn’t be exactly good for the environment. Those that are particularly concerned about this problem have a different option: reclaimed wood flooring.

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Very stylish kitchen featuring reclaimed wood flooring and distressed island with lots of character

Reclaimed wood flooring is made from the wood taken from old and unused buildings before they get demolished. Even though it’s old, using it comes with lots of advantages. For example, reclaimed wood flooring has lots of character. Also, it’s an environmentally-friendly option. By using reclaimed wood you save trees. And it’s not just the wooden flooring saved from other buildings that can be used for this.

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Rustic kitchen featuring exposed wooden beams and reclaimed wood flooring
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Modern home office with reclaimed wood flooring and timber cabinets
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Traditional living area featuring crisp white walls and reclaimed wood flooring with an aged look
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Traditional master bedroom with golden reclaimed wood flooring and white walls
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Stylish bedroom featuring reclaimed wood flooring and an overall rustic décor
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Airy interior with a white background and distressed wood flooring
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Contemporary interior featuring dark wooden flooring made from reclaimed materials
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Modern living space with wood-paneled ceiling and reclaimed wood on the floor and accent wall
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Modern dining room featuring a long table and reclaimed wood flooring with a dark finish
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Tiny open floor kitchen with reclaimed wood flooring and traditional rugs
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Traditional kitchen featuring beautiful reclaimed wood flooring and white furniture

Beams and other pieces of lumber can also be cut into planks which can then be used to make new flooring. Not only that you save trees but you also reduce the waste created. Moreover, reclaimed wood presents other qualities as well. While freshly cut wood shrinks and swells and most, already aged wood is more resilient to moisture changes. Reclaimed wood also has a lot of character. As it ages, its grain absorbs all sorts of changes. Distressed wood look beautiful in rustic decors but it can also be used in other types of homes as well.

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