Frank lloyd wright used the two interchangeably she says.
Douglas fir wood floor colors.
We have high quality wire brushed circular sawn and hand scraped douglas fir wood floors available in 8 different colors.
Firs are classified as soft wood because they are cone bearing.
Grain is generally straight or slightly wavy.
The douglas fir however proved to be stronger than other firs.
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Douglas fir is one of north america s premiere construction materials.
Why douglas fir is great for hardwood flooring.
Custom kiln dried to 6 8 moisture content.
In quartersawn pieces the grain is typically straight and plain.
Graded to our 99 usable specifications and ready to install.
Flatsawed douglas fir makes attractive serviceable cabinets and paintable furniture.
Harvested and manufactured in the pacific northwest our supreme lumber douglas fir unfinished wood flooring is the right choice for you and for mother nature.
Our hand scraped douglas fir wood floors are produced from salvaged and sfi certified douglas fir.
In flatsawn pieces typically seen in rotary sliced veneers the wood can exhibit wild grain patterns.
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Douglas firs meet this criteria whereas other firs are too soft.
The contrast is nice with the trim while the darker colors are highlighted again in the rug.
Carol goodwin of goodwin heart pine in micanopy florida says fir compares in density with antique heart cypress.
The douglas fir is from a different family of fir than the balsam white and fraser firs.
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Elegant or rustic depending upon the grade.
With over a 200 year old proven track record.
Flooring is one of the most common uses of the wood especially in the west where douglas fir is still widely available.
Largest selection of pre finished douglas fir flooring in the world.
It has stood the test of time and our douglas fir flooring is no exception.
The wood offers a rich colour and a classic look.
Usually a light brown color with a hint of red and or yellow with darker growth rings.
Sawn as vertical grain douglas fir performs well as flooring and looks stunning as cabinetry.
Wood floors require a hard wood that is resistant to denting.
Tongue groove on all 4 sides quality crafted hand scraped hand sanded hand rubbed penetrating oils and factory prefinished.
Found across most of the nation as common construction lumber douglas fir falls in the inexpensive price range of about 1 per lineal foot.
Whether your plan is to paint stain or clear coat our wood flooring is practically defect free and ready for installation.