Post consumer reclaimed, post industrial, salvaged, recovered, recycled, antique wood. What do these words mean and what is the difference when using these types of wood for wood flooring and paneling? Let’s dig in and uncover the meanings of these buzz words.
Read MoreOur ThinClad wood wall paneling is something special. It combines the durability and effectiveness fo solid wood tongue and groove paneling with a lightweight, economical dimension. Each plank is 3/8” thick and has a tongue and groove profile, making installation a breeze and the finished look stunning.
Read MoreWhen it comes to choosing an exterior wood finish, the options may seem vast and intimidating. But finding the right exterior stain for your project will help your siding and decking look good and stay good for a long time. It is important to find the right finish that will protect the wood while working with the desired look and maintenance requirements.
Read MoreAccent walls and feature walls provide a wonderful focal point for a room, office or home. Reclaimed wood can offer warm, natural accent to these designs, adding texture, depth and a range of colors.
Read MoreStaircase nosing is both an aesthetic and safety consideration when designing a space with stairs, and there are many options to choose from. Each offers a distinct style that can enhance the overall design of your home or interior design. Staircase nosing refers to the very edge of the stair tread where we usually put our feet as we walk up and downs stairs.
Read MoreReclaimed wood is a popular choice for flooring, paneling, furniture and custom installations that is sustainable, recycled and filled with natural beauty. Along with the age of this wood comes many obstacles to provide quality, consistent and stable flooring and paneling that is easy to install and maintain for the customer.
Read MoreKiln drying is the process of drying wood in a controlled environment, where temperature, air circulation and humidity are monitored and stabilized. The wood is slowly dried to a target point, protecting it from checking, warping or cupping. This is an alternative to air-dying the wood, which simply involves stacking the lumber outdoors over a period of time to dry.
Fuming, or “smoking,” wood (predominantly oak species) is a process that involves exposing the wood to ammonia gas, which reacts with the tannins. Learn more about about the history of this type of wood and how to style it in your design project.
Read MoreFinding an old barn to reclaim locally is a rare and exciting process. We located this old barn in the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon, and began the process of carefully dismantling the structure.
Read MoreIn recent years, chevron and herringbone patterned wood flooring has become extremely popular, and for good reason. The geometric patterns create visual interest within a space and offers a luxurious European feel. But where do these patterns come from? Both have curious stories that span the architectural, textile design and art worlds.
Read MoreClean, bright white spaces lend an uplifting feeling of contemporary simplicity, and this palette of white sometimes extends to the floor in the form of white-washed, bleached, lyme (limed) or lye treated, soaped, cerused or even painted wood plank flooring. If you are thinking about using a white wood floor in your project, there are a few things to consider to help you assess how good of a fit it will be long-term.
Read MoreOne of the best parts of our job is seeing the transformation that can take place when old, worn and weathered materials are re-imagined in a new form, and placed in a completely different setting. We offer reclaimed wood that integrates seamlessly into modern and upscale environments.
Read MoreAnthology Woods is receiving increasing inquiries about the best woods to use for decking that will have long-lasting durability and a beautiful look while protecting our environment. The same species selected for Decking also make excellent choices for exterior siding in classic and rain screen applications, as well as soffit cladding. We've compiled a quick list of your best bets in terms of beautiful woods excelling in exterior durability & sustainability.
Read MoreWe queue up the top 8 reasons to choose reclaimed wood, a material that is full of history and allure and also reduces waste by recycling resources. What’s not to love?!
Read MoreA recent article by the NWFA sheds light on various floor finishes used through the ages. This highly informative and entertaining article describes the differences in nearly every modern floor finish, including advantages and disadvantages, VOC content, ease (or difficulty) of application, and much more.
Read MoreWhile you may not immediately think of reclaimed wood when you look at a brilliant diamond, they certainly share some common ground:.
Read MoreYou've heard that old saying “often the best solution is the most simple option” and it is true here: weathered reclaimed wood-- the planks with a little (or a lot) of natural patina from years of exposure and previous use-- is often at its best when it is unfinished. But the real answer to the question of which finish to use on rustic-style reclaimed wood is: It Depends.
Read MoreWood is an amazing material. There are many reasons we love to include it in our living and working spaces. Wood is strong, warm, resilient, and beautiful. And, wood is a natural material. As a natural material, wood is highly in tune with its environment.
Read MoreWhy do we do what we do at Anthology Woods?
Because we love the the Wood. We love the story. And, we love people. Every day we get to put our hands on a piece of history. We turn that history into a new story. We meet and work with amazing creative people who are designing, building and working on insanely cool projects. Really amazing stuff. We love the work, and we love that we continue the story anew.
Read MoreIf you're evaluating wood flooring options, you've probably seen the term "Janka rating" or "Janka hardness" tossed about. You may have seen it on our technical specs. Without going into the details (you can check out Wikipedia for that), Janka is a numerical value that helps you determine how hard a species of wood is -- how likely a stiletto heel is to leave a permanent impression in the surface.
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