The Olde Oak Antiqued French Oak Flooring Collection is neither a new oak floor aged to appear like an 18th century oak floor nor is it a salvaged reclaimed French oak floor pulled from old farmhouses across France. This antiqued French oak floor is a combination of 150-200 year-old befallen oak trees, techniques of the oxidation method, and talented hand craftsmanship. As the foundation planks, old oak resting centuries along the forest bed, has naturally aged creating character, knots and grain. From there, our artisanal woodcraftsmen and technicians begin the 7-10 step oxidation method. Working within the tannin of the oak planks, an accelerating aging and coloring process takes place, which achieves the matte patina and translucent colors of an authentic reclaimed French oak floor. They arrive pre-finished for the patina and color is now apart of the surface texture of the wood floor - there are neither stains nor oils floating on its surface. These incredibly beautiful and authentic antiqued French oak floors are versatile within a variety of interior designs, excelling in historic farmhouse and old country houses to English manors, carriage houses, & brownstones to industrial, mid-century modern, post and beam and Shaker style.
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