Hakwood launches salvaged flooring collection
Hakwood has introduced Reclaimed Antique Oak – a range of high-quality flooring planks made from salvaged wood – to its portfolio.
The story of the collection can be traced back 250 years, when the trees the range is constructed from began to grow. Once felled, they were made into a structural beam for a barn, shed or home. Over a century later, while the usefulness of the original structure has faded away, the wood beam itself is far from its end, and these are the pieces Hakwood uses to produce the range.
The wood has attractively aged with the natural forces of time, weather and the elements, whilst scars from metal used in the construction and the effects of light and moisture have added natural character to the wood. Through a process involving scraping the face of each plank and distressing the side edges, repairs are individually carried out by hand. Traditional oil is then applied to protect and seal the flooring.
The range is available in three depths of colour, and the Hakwood development lab will aid in the creation of bespoke colours. When installing the floor, multiple widths of planks are randomly mixed, and by blending the different widths a natural rhythm is given to the floor. A herringbone pattern and edge details may also be applied.
“For our Reclaimed Antique Oak flooring, we searched in all of Europe and found the heartiest antique beams. Salvaged wood that is strong inside and beautifully weathered on the outside,” comments Owner Mark Hak.
