by Jana L | Mar 2, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -H, Uncategorized
The older, nonliving central wood of a tree or woody plant. Its cells usually contain tannins or other substances that make it darker and harder than the younger, surrounding sapwood. Heartwood is mechanically strong, resistant to decay, and less easily penetrated by...
by Jana L | Mar 2, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -H, Uncategorized
Similar to hand scraped hardwood, but a less distressed result.
by Jana L | Mar 2, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -H, Uncategorized
Historically, floors were hand scraped on site to make the floors flat. Today’s hand scraping is usually done at the factory to give the floor an antique or vintage look. A truly hand scraped floor will be unique – no two hand scraped floors will look the...
