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What is hand scraped wood flooring?

If you love the look and feel of engineered hardwood Flooring but you’re looking for something a little bit different, then hand scraped flooring might be the ideal flooring for you.

Hand scraping is a technique used to make new wood look distressed and antiqued. Before machined wood planks came along, wood planks were hand-sawn, which often left the wood uneven and irregular in size. Later, wood tools were invented to help make wood flooring look more level and with fewer imperfections. Ironically, now the hand scraped technique is used to make bamboo wood flooring look like a more worn antiqued bamboo flooring with added character.

Handscraped bamboo flooring is a common upgrade when renovating early 21st century homes. Even though this look uses new wood, it complements the heritage of the home by mirroring the charm of an older flooring. It also goes very nicely in contemporary homes.

Benefits and examples of hand scraped wood flooring

One of the key benefits of hand scraped flooring is the technique can be used with many different types of wood and colors of wood. For example, Ambient’s coffee-colored hand Scraped Bamboo Flooring takes you back to an old-world coffeehouse. This strand wide plank flooring is a rich mahogany color, hand scraped for a traditional, vintage look. It’s also an easy-to-install tongue and groove flooring that can be nailed or glued down (read more about nailing vs gluing vs floating a bamboo floor).

Another example is Ambient’s Java hand scraped extra-wide bamboo flooring. This flooring is an engineered strand bamboo snap-together floor. Because it is engineered, it’s a perfect flooring choice for the whole house including the basement, kitchen, and laundry room.

Engineered Java Hand Scraped Wood Flooring

Other benefits:

  • Low maintenance – Hand scraped flooring does not require any additional or unique maintenance: Simply care for the flooring type just as you would if it was not hand scraped.
  • Unique look – Hand scraped flooring gives you a unique, old-world look without using old wood.
  • New wood durability – Enjoy the look of old wood with the durability of new wood. Using a new wood product adds durability and is ideal for high traffic areas in your home where you’ll likely find kids, pets, or maybe even a clumsy cook.

Is hand scraped flooring more expensive than traditional wood flooring?

Any wood flooring is an investment, but choosing a wood flooring you love and will enjoy for many, many years is a great investment! And while hand scraped flooring adds work to the manufacturing process, it is only moderately more expensive.

For example, Ambient’s coffee-colored hand scraped bamboo flooring is only $.30 more per square foot than the espresso bamboo flooring.

How do you clean hand scraped wood floors?

For routine cleaning of your bamboo/wood floor, any approved hardwood floor cleaning system such as Swiffer Wet Jet (with hardwood insert) or Bona Hardwood Cleaning System will work.

When you first install hand scraped wood flooring, save a few planks for clean testing. Then, test the cleaning system on one of your sacrificial planks first to ensure it doesn’t damage the finish. Otherwise, you can also use a soap-based concentrate solution that is approved for pre-finished wood floors.

Avoid using vinegar frequently to clean your floor as this can dull the finish over time.

Clean hand scraped wood floors in three easy steps:

  1. Use a good broom or dry microfiber mop to remove excess dirt and debris from your floor.
  2. Pour the recommended quantity of an approved hardwood floor cleaner concentrate into half a bucket of warm water.
  3. Dip your mop into the bucket, and then make sure you completely wring out all water from it, so it is only slightly damp – then use this slightly damp mop to clean the floor.

Ready to explore hand scraped wood flooring? Order free samples from Ambient today. Ambient’s hand scraped bamboo flooring is a top-of-the-line flooring with an extremely durable scratch-resistance. Call one of our flooring expert professionals today at (866) 710-7070.

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