While many homeowners enjoy carpet in private spaces, such as bedrooms, a growing number of homeowners and homebuyers prefer wood flooring in shared spaces, like living rooms and hallways.
If your house doesn’t have natural hardwood floors, you can still bring warmth, character, and history into your space with reclaimed wood flooring from Real Antique Wood. Each board carries the marks of time. Sawn edges, nail holes, and patina that tell the story of barns, factories, and homesteads across America. Discover how you can install reclaimed wood flooring in your New Jersey home.
Antique Flooring
Our wide plank flooring is 100% reclaimed from old barns, factories, and other antiquated structures. Everyone from private homeowners, to contractors and designers can find the perfect species to serve their design purposes.
Creative Design
Herringbone patterns, end-grain blocks and weaves, and other designs display an artistic flair to reclaimed and recycled antique wood. Customize your layout and enjoy a custom look showcasing decades of wear.
Types of Reclaimed Hardwood Floors
At Real Antique Wood, our selection of reclaimed hardwood floors is as diverse as the projects we serve. We can tailor the wood depending on whether you’re looking for a refined finish or a more weathered, rustic aesthetic.
Here are some of the most popular types of wood used in reclaimed hardwood floors:
- Oak: Known for its strength and timeless appeal, reclaimed oak offers rich character and remarkable resilience.
- Chestnut: Once a staple of American building, reclaimed chestnut brings warmth and rarity to any project.
- Mixed Hardwoods: A unique blend of species that creates an eclectic, rustic look with depth and variety.
- Wide Planks: Wider boards showcase the full beauty of reclaimed wood, highlighting grain patterns and natural color variations.
Sustainable Flooring with a Story
While reclaimed wood flooring is a clear design choice, putting it in your home also demonstrates your commitment to sustainability. Giving new life to wood sourced from old barns, warehouses, and industrial buildings helps preserve historic materials while reducing the need for new logging.
Much reclaimed wood comes from old-growth forests, which means it’s denser, stronger, and more stable than newly harvested lumber. Overall, this type of wood is an eco-friendly choice that benefits your home and the environment.
Versatile Applications
Reclaimed wood flooring easily adapts to a wide range of spaces, both public and private. In residential homes, it creates inviting living areas. Meanwhile, restaurants and retail spaces benefit from its durability (essential in areas with high foot traffic) and authenticity. Historic renovations also rely on reclaimed hardwood floors to maintain architectural integrity while meeting modern performance standards.
Wherever it’s installed, reclaimed wood makes a statement that blends the past with the present.
Flooring Patterns
Herringbone
Chevron
Basket Weave
Pinwheel
Endgrain Block
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American Classic
Autumn
Factory Maple
Harvest
Old Pub
Sand Dune
Summer Sunset
Hay Field
Old World Charm
The Unique Character of Reclaimed Wood
One thing that makes reclaimed wood truly unique is that no two reclaimed wood floors are alike. Over decades, these boards have developed a patina and texture that simply cannot be replicated by new lumber. Sunlight, foot traffic, and time leave subtle variations in tone and finish, resulting in flooring that feels lived-in from day one.
This natural aging process gives reclaimed wood a depth and authenticity that mass-produced products cannot match.
Reclaimed vs. Traditional Hardwood Flooring
While traditional hardwood flooring has its appeal, especially if it is already in your home, reclaimed hardwood offers a few extra advantages. To start with, reclaimed wood reduces demand for new harvesting, preserving forests and lowering carbon impact. Additionally, aesthetically, reclaimed floors stand apart with their irregularities, rich colors, and antique textures.
In terms of longevity, old-growth lumber often proves more durable than modern cuts, ensuring your flooring will remain beautiful for generations to come. Put them together, and you can see that choosing reclaimed hardwood floors means investing in quality, character, and sustainability all at once.
Serving New Jersey and the Northeast
Based in New Jersey, Real Antique Wood proudly supplies reclaimed wood flooring across the state, New York City, and throughout the Northeast. Our projects have been featured in urban lofts, suburban homes, historic properties, and commercial spaces alike. While we have local roots, our flooring appeals to clients nationwide who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
Discover the Lasting Beauty of Reclaimed Wood Flooring
If you’re looking for reclaimed wood flooring that’s sustainable, beautiful, and built to last, you’re in the right place. Real Antique Wood in NJ offers a wide selection of reclaimed hardwoods ready to bring history into your home or business. Every floor we create is unique, telling a story that enriches the spaces where you live and work.