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New and Recent Flooring Projects

Wayside Inne Log Cabin Gets New Wide Plank Floor

We recently completed a project at the historic Wayside Inne, a log cabin built in the 1940s. The cabin’s original floors needed an update, so we installed a stunning new wide plank floor using wide-plank hardwood. The wide planks add a rustic charm that perfectly complements the cabin’s vintage character. Our expert craftsmanship ensures the floor will stand the test of time while elevating the overall aesthetic of this charming property.

A rustic cabin interior featuring newly installed light hardwood floors, a large stone fireplace, exposed wooden beams, and a wooden staircase leading to a loft area. The room is partially set up with construction equipment, indicating ongoing work.
Wayside Inne New Floors

Hand-Scraped Hickory Glue-Down Floor

Another exciting project involved installing a hand-scraped hickory glue-down floor. The unique scraping technique gives the wood a one-of-a-kind, distressed appearance that adds warmth and character to any space. Glue-down floors are a popular choice for use over concrete slabs. We take pride in our attention to detail, ensuring a flawless installation that showcases the natural beauty of the hickory wood.

Glue Down Hickory Hand Scraped Floor

New Red Oak Floor in Bedroom

We also had the opportunity to add a new red oak floor to a bedroom in an existing home. Red oak is a classic choice known for its strength, durability, and timeless appeal. We carefully matched the new floor to the existing hardwood, creating a seamless transition. The result is a fresh, updated look that enhances the overall aesthetic of the room.

Refinishing Historic 1 1/2″ Red Oak Floor

Finally, we had the pleasure of refinishing an old, very narrow 1 1/2″ red oak floor. Refinishing is a cost-effective way to breathe new life into existing hardwood floors. Our process involves sanding, staining, and sealing the wood to restore its original luster. Despite the floor’s narrow width, our team’s expertise ensured a flawless finish that highlights the natural beauty of the red oak. At Ozark Hardwood Flooring, we are proud to serve clients within a 100-mile radius of Marshall, Arkansas, including areas such as Little Rock, Conway, Harrison, Russellville, Batesville, Northwest Arkansas, and Branson, Missouri. Our commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction sets us apart in the industry. Contact us today at 870-448-7267 to discuss your flooring needs and let us transform your space with our exceptional services

Very Narrow refinished Dark Stained Red Oak Floor
Narrow Dark Stained Red Oak

#1 Red Oak with a Walnut Border

This is a home that we did in Harrison, AR, back in 2000.  The owners of the home wanted to break up the large room into spaces for furniture placement, and borders worked out great for this.   We used  2 1/4  #1  Red Oak for most of the floor, with Select 2 1/4 Walnut for the borders.   The borders are done with “Log Cabin” corners, which overlap, on into the other.  This floor is finished with a natural satin finish, and turned out very nice.  See the pictures below.

 

Log Cabin Corner Detail

#1 Red Oak with Walnut Border

#1 Red Oak with Walnut Border

 

 

 

#1 Red Oak with Stain

4 Inch #1 Red Oak Stained Provincial

This was a new home in Russellville, AR that we did back in the year 2000.   It consists of 4 Inch  #1 red oak with a Provincial Stain.   We did over 2000 square feet of floor in this home and a set of stair treads and risers also.  It turned out very nice as you can see.     This is one of the most common types of floors that we do.   I would say that 4 inch floors are the most common width that we install, and we probably install more red oak than any other species.   Red Oak is very common and there is a lot of matching red oak furniture.   Of course, mixing and matching different types of wood in a home never looks bad.

 

Distressed

Reclaimed Red Oak

There are about as many kinds of distressed floors as there are individual tastes.    We have clients ask about distressed floors all the time, nearly weekly.  My most used comment about distressed floors is, “One person’s distressing is another person’s destruction”.    A lot of people, in past years myself included, would just cringe at the thought of a distressed or beat up floor.  But distressed floors have become very popular in the past few years, and we’ve done our share of them.

They come in every form.   From what I would call a “light distressing” which would include some “worm hole” looking areas, a few deep natural looking scratches, and various dents and dings.  To a wholesale hand scraping, which we have done quite a bit of, and that has it’s own section on the website.  There are saw mark distresses, and what we call “ship’s deck” which is done with a chisel or a gouge, and takes out a pretty good chunk of wood here and there.

I would also include the “reclaimed” wood in this category.   We have access to suppliers that have wood that has been reclaimed out of old barns or factories that have a special patina that you just can’t get with what most would call “new wood”.    This type of material can get very expensive, mainly just because of supply and demand….or mainly just supply, because there is a very limited quantity of this material around.  These types of floors really give the client a floor that is truly unique however.

Skip Sawn Hickory

Skipsawn Hickory

Sawn Douglas Fir

 

Ship's Deck Hickory

 

Ship's Deck Hickory

Antique Oak

Antique Oak

Hand Scraped Cherry