Random Width Hardwood Flooring Patterns: Mixing Old and New Styles
Creating Unique Hardwood Flooring Patterns: Blending Classic and Modern Styles At Cochran’s Lumber, we believe in crafting stories, not just floors. Every space tells its own tale, and we’ve been privileged to be a part of many such stories for nearly half a century. One of our favorite chapters is using random width flooring patterns. […]
Elevate Your Home’s Character with Cochran’s Custom Finishes for Hardwood Flooring
Cochran’s Custom Flooring Finishes: Where Elegance Meets Durability Thinking of adding a personal touch to your home? At Cochran’s Lumber, we get it. Every space should reflect its owner. And while wood craftsmanship is our thing, we are also committed to creating some top-notch finishes to give your place a genuine, unique feel. Our Extensive […]
End Grain Flooring: A Unique, Durable Wood Flooring Option
We know that all the categories and shades of wood available can be confusing and overwhelming sometimes, so we’re here to shed light on some styles you may not be familiar with. One eclectic style we’re currently fired up about is end grain flooring. But what is it? What Is End Grain Flooring? End grain […]
The Cochran’s Process: De-nailing and Cleaning
Welcome to our video series on the manufacturing process of reclaimed wood flooring! We are proud to complete every stage of the process in Berryville, Virginia, and believe that the care we take in manufacturing produces a superior product. In this series, we will be taking a detailed look at how reclaimed wood is sourced, […]
Bringing New Life to Salvaged Barn Wood
Bringing New Life to Salvaged Barn Wood Reclaimed barn wood has become increasingly popular among homeowners looking to add unique character to their homes without harming the environment. Using reclaimed wood in your home renovations is an earth-conscious way to reuse aged barn wood and give old barns new life. Burning or rotting wood emits […]
Stairway Inspiration
Step up your staircase game with a roundup of some of our favorite stairway installations from over the years. Don’t overlook the impact custom treads, millwork, stains, and decorative touches can have on this high-traffic, centralized point of your home. We often work with homeowners to create custom millwork, including newel posts, banisters, stair treads […]
Choosing Reclaimed Wood – Environmental Benefits
Reclaimed Wood Conserves an Important Natural Resource Okay, you get it. Reclaiming wood conserves and preserves trees, a vastly important natural resource. However, you may still be wondering, “does the simple act of reclaiming wood actually help our environment”? To answer that question, you must first look at the negative impacts of not reclaiming wood. […]
Spring Hardwood Floor Care
Ways to maintain your investment for years to come. Whether you’ve just installed hardwood flooring or have lived with it for many years, the care remains the same: Keep it simple and consistent. With a few supplies and a little knowledge, your floors will age beautifully and last for generations. Regular care steps […]
What’s Included with Cochran’s Flooring Sample Box?
Flooring Samples from Cochran’s Did you know Cochran’s Lumber provides custom sample boxes? We’ve invested a great deal into photography and online resources to help guide our clients, but the difference in Cochran’s hardwoods is primarily evident when you experience it first-hand. Custom Flooring Finishing Options Clients can request boxes to be filled and shipped […]
The Heart of the Home
Setting the Tone with Flooring The kitchen is the heart of any home. No matter how welcoming other spaces are, it seems that folks always congregate in the kitchen. It’s where cooking is done, meals are served, and memories are made. Living and Work from the Kitchen Increasingly architectural trends lean towards building these spaces […]
Now is the Time to Integrate Character into Your New Build Project
The Wonders of Wood from Cochrans There’s something special about the time-worn character of an old home. At Cochran’s, we love the challenge of creating flooring that honors an old home’s heritage and looks like it’s always been there. Many times, homeowners want an addition to feel as though it blends seamlessly with an older […]
It Varies – Flooring Width Variations
About Prefinished Wood Flooring Width Recently, a colleague of mine passed along this article. It’s a great resource for both installers and end-users. To learn more about tips and tricks from the NWFA regarding installation, floor care, and industry standards, please visit their website. It Varies: We Can’t Expect Solid Prefinished Wood Floor Widths to […]
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Hardwood Flooring in Commercial Spaces
Hardwood Flooring in Commercial Spaces By now you know that our flooring and mill working products have graced some of the finest homes throughout the United States. But did you know that we also service Commercial projects? We love working with Architects and Designers, who take our mill working products to the next level with […]
BONA Certified Finisher
BONA Certified Finishes – Leaders in Wood Care Products Cochran’s Lumber is proud to partner with BONA®, the world’s leader in the innovation of sustainable products for hardwood flooring. Installing a Cochran’s Lumber floor is an investment in your home that will last for generations and the finish that is applied is just as superior. […]
Wood Floor Care in Winter Months
Dry Air and Wood Floors in Winter For many of us here in the United States, winter is just around the corner or has already appeared! Cold weather means low humidity. Woodstoves can bring inside humidity levels to as low as 10%. That can be problematic for wood flooring. The professionals at Cochran’s Lumber recommend […]
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Home & Design Trends 2021
Home and Design Trends for 2021 I think we can all agree that 2020 was a year to remember. For many of us, Spring 2020 turned our world upside down. Almost overnight, we found ourselves spending more and more time at home, both for work and for pleasure. And for even more of us, we […]
Customize Wood Floors with Texture and Color
Incorporating Texture Into Floors Did you know that adding a texture to a Cochran’s floor can change both the style and the color of the flooring? Here is a brief overview of the types of texture that Cochran’s Lumber offers to its customer. Now the question becomes, which one will you pick? Circle Saw Kerf […]
Wood Floor Patterns
Wood Flooring Pattern Design Why not add a pattern to your next wood flooring project? Over the years, our floors have been laid in many unique designs and patterns. Here are a couple of examples of how our clients have turned open concept spaces into beautiful distinctive “rooms” with custom herringbone, end grain, compass, and […]
Wood Floors and Color Options
What’s Your Favorite Color? One of my family’s favorite Christmas time movies, (or anytime really) is Buddy, a story about a candy-loving Elf who comes down from the North Pole to find his real father. One of the many famous lines from the movie is when Buddy answers the phone and says, “Buddy the Elf! […]
Hardwood Floors and Humidity
Hardwoods and Humidity Humidity can play a major role in how well your flooring looks over the years. For both solid and engineered wood floors, Cochran’s recommends keeping the levels in your home or office between 35% and 55%. If humidity levels drop below 35% it can cause your wood to dry out, resulting in splintering […]