The on-site smooth sanded process requires that the floor be sanded and finished in place, so this does not work for everyone. A smooth texture sanded floor is a good choice for a space where the client does not want any “dirt traps” in the floor from edge bevels, wire brushing, or other unevenness’s. In smooth sanded texture, the planks are made perfectly smooth with a flat floor surface and an even thickness. Cost of distressing a hardwood floor: $1.00 - $6.00 sqft (not including sanding/finishing)Ī smooth sanded floor is one of the most commonly seen textures with on-site hardwood floors. What is the benefit of a textured floor Texturing gives a hardwood floor a sense of character, warmth and charm that is typically only found in older, antique floors. Imitation distressed look is very common with laminate floors, but it has stated to gain popularity with hardwood floors as well. A textured floor is a new floor that is made to look old, while a reclaimed floor is made from old timbers salvaged from buildings that have been slated for demolition. In a distressed look however, the hardwood plank is hammered/chiseled, etc to create cracks and lines down the plank without impacting the structure of the board. Like the hand scraped texture, distressed texture is used to give an old vintage look to a hardwood floor. Cost of beveling a hardwood floor: $.50 - $1.50 sqft (not including sanding/finishing) The micro bevel look is a popular choice for modern and transitional living spaces. Additionally, micro beveling is another way of minimizing any sharp edges on prefinished planks. A beveled look provides distinction between the planks on floor and is ideal for a rustic or traditional home. Cost of hand scaping a hardwood floor: $2.00 - $5.00 sqft (not including finishing)Ī beveled edge floor is in which an angle is formed between the edges of the 4 sides of the planks reducing the edges to a sloping end. This texture style is well suited for a wide variety of hard and soft woods such as – pecan, oak, hickory, pine and walnut. They are also ideal for home owners looking for a low maintenance floor and don’t want to stress about scratches and dings from pets, heels and kids’ toys. Hand scraped floors are a fine match to historical homes, cabins and lodges as they complement the periodic look of the space. Created using a hand scraper, draw knife and even chisels, this process leaves distinct groves and streaks on a floor, giving a room an old antique look. One of the most traditional ways to sand a hardwood floor, the Hand Scraping method gives a true distressed look to a hardwood floor. Cost of wire bushing a hardwood floor: $1.50 - $2.50 sqft (not including sanding/finishing) The texture gives a distressed look to the floor which can be a great choice for rustic or farmhouse interiors.
Wire brushed texture is a good choice for hard woods such as Oak and Hickory and it generally looks best with a matte finish on them. The wire brushing process is done using a hard-bristled wire brush which exposes the heart wood to the surface of the floor. Whichever color and texture you appoint for your concrete floor, adding the twinkle of mica brings a higher level of beauty to your business and home, without expensive cost.When thinking about hardwood flooring for your project, surface texture is one of the most important features as it creates the floor’s personality! Let’s look at the 5 most popular surface textures in custom made hardwood flooring: Others pick a look from their hometown rocks. Many clients in Pleasanton choose a mica combination that appears like the granite formations near their work or home, creating a look that fits in with the local environment. Benefits of Color MicasĪs a mineral, micas bring additional advantages to your epoxy floors, including: They also give a metallic luster that makes your concrete floor glisten with beauty. When added to an epoxy floor, color micas give it the look of granite, all in the hues of your choice. It comes in different naturally occurring color groups and splits neatly into thin sheets that are broken into a variety of sizes.
Mica is a common mineral in various California mountains, giving shine to granite and other stones. If you desire natural-looking epoxy floors, choose color micas.