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 revered tradition of early American craftsmen who used hand tools to smooth rough-hewn planks into the rustic floors we still admire today.
The hand-scraped technique when applied to floor boards accentuates the natural attributes of wood. Distinctive grain patterns, knots, wormholes, and other character markings are even more visually striking on a contoured surface. Light hits the broad, shallow grooves on each scraped board, creating depth and revealing texture. The effect is subtle but leaves the unmistakable impression of warmth and time-worn charm.
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