Custom Hardwood Flooring

More pictures of Picklewood will be added as we take them. Most textures are available on most species. If you don't see an example below, ask our sales representative.

Species:

Primarily Douglas Fir

Source:

Pickle vats from various projects in the United States and Canada.

Grade:

Heritage Original^tm

Knots:

At least 90% clear.

Checks/Cracks:

Unlimited as long as board is sound; end cracks to extend no more than 6” into board; some boards have dark checking, making them ideal for a distressed look.

Nail/Bolt Holes:

Occasional small nail holes; no visible bolt holes (boards were often assembled with wooden dowels so there can be some dowel holes).

Grain Pattern:

Mixed

Percentage Sapwood:

Not Applicable

Color:

A large variation in colors due to weather exposure and mineral stain from pickling brines.

Weight:

2.3 lb./Sq. Ft.

Characteristics:

Color varies in this product due to varied conditions of use. Some boards contain substantial dark coloration (especially those from the vat staves.) Other boards are not as dark. The range of colors is a feature of this flooring product. Color variation will be more pronounced in some flooring runs than in others.

Standard Dimensions:

a. Thickness: ¾”
b. Width: 2 ¼” – 6” – Call for wider available widths.
c. Length: 2’ – 8’

Textures Available:

Smooth, Wire Brushed, 3D, Circle Sawn, Skip Sawn, Chalet.

Additional Options:

Machine, Hand Scraped and Draw Knife Beveled Edges & Ends, Pegs.

Installation:

Texturewood® flooring can be installed on and above grade level. It is not recommended that this flooring be installed below grade. Installation procedures may vary (i.e. reclaimed versus new floors, or strip versus plank flooring, etc.) We recommend consulting with a professional flooring installer, and following National Wood Flooring Association installation guidelines.

Moisture Content:

Shipped at 6%-8.5% average. However, due to the absorption of the pickling brine accurate moisture readings cannot be guaranteed. Moisture content may vary some based on the humidity level of the installation site. Therefore, we recommend flooring be acclimated on the job site in the same environment in which it will remain once installed, for a period of 1 to 3 weeks.

Finish:

Texturewood® unfinished solid wood. Consult with your professional flooring installer for jobsite finishing. Certain finishes and glues do not work well with Picklewood. Most importantly, do not use water based finishes or glues. Solvent based finishes seem to work well. Glossy polyurethanes with high solid contents have worked especially well (gloss finishes can be sanded lightly at the end of the finish work to give them the desired texture-semi-gloss, flat, etc.) Check the labels on polyurethanes to make sure that they are not water-borne products.
Glues which have generally worked well with Picklewood include National Casing's Quick C brown glue and yellow glues such as Titebond. Polyurethane glues have produced mixed results.
In general, Picklewood requires the use of more glue than most wood. It has been reported that the Picklewood seems to accelerate the rate at which the glue dries. Therefore it may be necessary to move more quickly.

Profile:

Texturewood® precision tongue & groove edges with standard double cut & squared ends. End matching available upon request.

Stability:

Good. Will expand and contract less than Red Oak.

Waste:

We recommend approximately 15% cut and waste on traditional sub floor installations.

Janka Rating:

660

Samples:

Character marks such as knots, checks/cracks, sap, and natural color and grain patterns will vary in each plank within a sample. This is even more so in reclaimed wood due to weathering and use. Therefore, your floor may vary somewhat from samples and pictures shown.

Texturewood® flooring products are processed from solid kiln-dried stock lumber. These flooring materials should be acclimatized and installed in accordance with the National Wood Flooring Association recommendations. As each installation is unique, we urge you to contact a professional flooring installer for recommendations concerning jobsite evaluation and installation. Please contact your Texturewood® representative with any questions, or go to our installation page for general tips and guidelines on installation.