Old wood floors with character

Old wood floors with character

Floors made from old boards taken from buildings and houses

Brief specifications of Old wood floors with character

Wood type:	Oak
Origins:	the Alps, Eastern Europe
Editing:	Brushed, planed, sanded, stopped
Status:	In stock

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Different variants wooden floorboards

An old wood floor comes with a story that a new floor never gets. Hundreds of years in an Alpine farmhouse, in an Eastern European warehouse or in a Dutch barn. Nail holes, wear, discoloration, sometimes a paint residue or a wood nail. These are not flaws, this is the wood showing what it has been through.

At Wood with History, you'll find old wood floors in two appearances: inside (the inside of old boards, sanded smooth) and outside (the outside, rougher with more character). Both available as straight floorboards, in herringbone pattern or Hungarian point. In stock in our wood shed in Lemmer, Friesland.

Where our old floorboards come from

The wood comes from demolished buildings in the Alps and Eastern Europe. Building traditions there are different than in the Netherlands: oak planks were sawn to great widths centuries ago, in robust dimensions, because wood was abundant in that region. We select by batch what is suitable for processing into old wood plank flooring.

Each floor board has marks you won't find in new wood:

Drilled holes where once there was a nail
Discoloration from decades of daylight
Paint residue from past destination
Carpenter's wood nails or stamps
Irregular grain and color, as no two planks are the same

That makes these floors suitable for both old houses (where a modern parquet floor would detonate) and new construction (where, on the contrary, you are looking for contrast with the sleek surroundings).

Possible processing of Old wood floors with character

Inside
Straight

Outside
Straight

Inside
herringbone

Outside
Herringbone

Inside
Hungarian point

Outside
Hungarian point

Inside
Straight floorboards

Outside
Straight floorboards

Presentation of old oak floor herringbone brushed oak outside

Inside floorboards - smooth and scarred

The inside of old oak planks, sanded and stopped where needed. Smooth underfoot, with the color
and pattern that only years of use can make. For those who want an old floor without being rough.

Available as:

Straight floorboards
Herringbone pattern
Hungarian point pattern

Outside flooring - rough and quirky

The outside of those same planks, brushed so that the rough texture remains intact. For those who want an old floor that reminds you of its origins in every footstep. Often requested for modern interiors where contrast between rough and smooth is sought.

Available as:

Straight floorboards
Herringbone pattern
Hungarian point pattern

Glued on birch plywood

Both variants are also available glued to birch plywood, for those who want the stability of a multi-layer floor with the look and feel of old wood. This makes our old wood floors suitable for applications where solid wood works too much, such as over underfloor heating or in large open spaces.

Who are our old wood floors for?

Individuals who are looking for a floor with more soul than factory parquet. Often for remodeling an old house where a modern floor does not belong, or for new construction where the residents are looking for a counterpoint to the sleek. One room or an entire home, both are possible.

Furniture makers and interior designers who deliver for their customers a floor that can carry the story of an interior. We also supply in large lots for project furnishings. Call for project terms.

Restorers who lay floors in monuments or historic properties that are age-appropriate to the property without becoming reproduction.

Practical

In stock at the old-wood shed in Lemmer, Friesland
Cut to size for your space
Wide boards available, ask for current stock
Delivery throughout the Netherlands and Belgium
Price list available for download above
Coming to see for yourself is recommended, old floors are better judged by hand than by a photo

Suitable for:

floor

stair-steps

BUY SUSTAINABLE OLD WOOD

Oak wagon planks are a good choice if you want to buy sustainable wood. All the wood from Wood with History comes with a certificate. So you know for sure that your product is durable and of good quality.

Are you considering a floor made of old wood? If so, practical questions often arise about maintenance, installation and the condition of the wood. Below we answer the questions we get most often from customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between an old wood floor and a new oak floor?

A new oak floor comes fresh from the forest, sawn and dried in a factory. An old wood floor has lived in a building for centuries, dried naturally, doesn't deform (it already has), and bears marks that no one can fake. It is literally the same material, with a different story.
2. Can an old wood floor with underfloor heating in an old house?

Yes, provided the floor is suitably prepared. Our inside and outside floorboards glued to birch plywood are stable enough for processing over underfloor heating. For solid old planks, we recommend customization: call by for advice on proper construction.
3. Does an old wood floor need to be treated?

We deliver the boards sanded and stopped where needed. For the final finish, you have three choices: oil (moderately glossy, natural look), lacquer (protective, harder finish), or nothing at all (purest appearance, does require maintenance). What fits best depends on the location and use. We are happy to think with you.
4. How to level for an old wood floor?

For laying an old wood plank floor, a level surface is important. For solid planks on battens, some irregularity is possible and even desirable. For glued construction on birch plywood, a properly leveled screed is required. We think about the right subfloor in the quotation.
5. What does an old wood floor cost per square meter?

The price depends on width, thickness, origin and processing. The current price list can be downloaded at the top of this page. For project prices and large lots: call or send a request.
6. Do you also supply individual antique floorboards or only complete floors?

Both. We sell individual old floorboards for small projects, complete custom floors for homes, and large lots for project design. Also suitable for those who want to lay their own or work through their own flooring contractor.
7. Can I sand an old wood floor myself if it wears out later?

A solid old oak floor can be sanded several times, more easily than a thin laminate floor. There's also part of the value there: a floor that you can carry with you for 50 years and rework with each generation.

Taste the atmosphere From old wood!

A shed full of unique types of wood. Old oak, the most beautiful wagon parts, rough beams and trusses, beautiful wagon parts. You will find it in the old wood shed in Lemmer. Come along and taste the atmosphere of old wood.
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Our Price List

The assortment of old wood you will find with us is regularly renewed. Hout met Historie sells unique types of wood. Would you like to know the current prices? Download our price list.