Brooklyn, NY

Mixed Hardwood Flooring Installation Services

If you’re familiar with our work, you’re almost certainly familiar with our harvest mixed hardwood. It’s an incredibly versatile material, which is why we use it often across a wide range of residential projects. In this case, it was selected for the floors of a residential Brooklyn brownstone, where its variation in tone and grain helped bring depth and character to the space. The natural inconsistencies in the wood allow the flooring to feel organic and layered rather than uniform, which is especially important in older homes where architectural details deserve to be complemented, not overshadowed. Despite the popularity of the material, this project was anything but ordinary, thanks to the level of hands-on craftsmanship involved from start to finish.

In addition to supplying the hardwood materials for this project, we also installed the flooring ourselves. This allowed us to control every detail of the process, from board selection and layout to the final finish. Careful attention was paid to plank orientation and spacing to ensure a natural visual flow throughout the home. Once the boards were down, we hand-scraped the edges where each board meets, a traditional technique that cannot be replicated by machines. This process softens transitions between planks and introduces subtle grooves and marks that give the floor a lived-in, time-worn feel. Hand-scraped hardwood flooring is especially well-suited to historic homes, where warmth and authenticity are just as important as durability and long-term performance.

To finish the floors, we first applied a neutral stain to bring the natural tones of the mixed hardwood to life without overpowering the material. This step enhances contrast while allowing the grain to remain the focal point. We then added a layer of wax, applied in an old-school manner similar to how a janitor might wax a school’s tiled floors. The wax acts as both a polish and a protective seal, enhancing sheen while helping to guard against stains, preserve the finish, and minimize the appearance of everyday wear such as scratches or small dings over time. Over time, this finish can be refreshed rather than replaced, making it a practical choice for busy urban homes.