These are the floors that you will not find at home centers or floor stores. Lengths are generally 6 foot and longer. Wide plank and unusual woods are available. The long lengths and random widths accentuate the natural beauty of the wood. Custom also doesn’t necessarily equate to costly. Depending on the grade and species, this type of floor can fit into most flooring budgets. Lead-time for a custom manufactured floor is generally two to three weeks.
Random width floors range from 2-1/2-inch to 8-inch wide boards, and are available in domestic woods such as red oak, white oak, ash, hickory, birch, maple, and cherry. Most of the wood used in these floors grows right here in Pennsylvania. These floors are available in a variety of grades with different levels of character.
White Oak
White Oak is available in wormy and character grade. We can order specified widths up to 11-1/4” when available. White oak is a traditional choice for the restoration of historic homes and buildings..
Ash
Ash is similar to oak in hardness and grain. It is used for baseball bats so you know it will stand up under use! Ash is also relatively inexpensive, and can be made to fit within a budget. It is one of our most popular custom hardwood floors.
Hickory
Hickory is the hardest domestic wood available. It is available in random widths. Hickory provides plenty of character with stark contrast between sapwood and heartwood. Leave it natural or tone it down with a light stain.
Curly Maple
Curly Maple is used extensively in traditional, early American furniture. The unique character makes beautiful flooring or paneling. Curly maple is available in random widths.
White Pine
White Pine will help you achieve the popular rustic farmhouse style. Be forewarned, this wood is soft and will show wear very quickly, but this hasn’t hampered its popularity. A common face width is 10-3/4-inch.
Jatoba
Jatoba is also known as Brazilian cherry. This wood is very hard and can usually be obtained in random width and wide planks. This is a striking floor with deep reds and browns.