Texture is quickly becoming the new “color” in home decorating, and nothing shows off this trend better than hand-scraped hardwood floors. This floor style has a timeless appeal that speaks to the ...

Hand-scraped floors are finished in either matte or low to medium gloss -- or even painted if that is what you prefer. Advantages Let's face it, wood floors look wonderful … when they're brand new.

IN wood shops across the country, strong-armed workers are roughing up new lumber, hewing floor planks by hand with an adz or some other old-school tool. Often called hand-scraped floors, these ...

Homeowners on a quest for wood floors with character will find plenty of intriguing options, and exotics are only one category. Reclaimed wood, salvaged from old buildings, is prized for its vintage ...

As hardwood floors continue to capture the hearts of many home buyers, there is a growing demand for specialty finished exotic woods. Floors that have been hand-scraped to create a beveled edge or ...