More than White Oak Flooring
Beyond White Oak Flooring By now you probably know that Cochran’s Lumber produces ALOT of White Oak flooring and for good reasoning. It is a character-rich hardwood that takes stain beautifully. However, there is more to our product line-up than just White Oak. Here are a couple of other wood species that we produce and […]
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 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! […]
Product Inspiration
Horse Country Oak
Horse Country Oak Cochran’s Horse Country Oak flooring is the perfect, surprisingly economical choice for many types of design. From rustic to classic to modern, Horse Country Oak is easily adaptable to a variety of spaces. Reclaimed from old oak fence boards that once adorned our rolling countryside, our Horse Country Oak flooring is available […]
About Reclaimed and Recycled Wood
Where does Reclaimed Wood Come From? There are many sources of reclaimed wood, and much of it comes from the Virginia countryside that Cochran’s Lumber calls home. Some typical sources are: abandoned mills, sheds, and factories. houses that are not structurally sound enough to live in. pasture fences that have been torn down. barns and […]
Long Leaf Pine Flooring
What is Southern Longleaf Pine? At Cochran’s, we value all the great American woods, and the southern longleaf pine is certainly one of the greatest. In this post, we’ll take a look at what this wood is and how you can use it to create unique and beautiful flooring. A Noble History Longleaf pines once […]
Why Choose Oil Based Finish
Oil-Based Finishes As antique, distressed and weathered floors grow in popularity, many people are finding that natural, oil-based finishes are the perfect match for these looks. In this post, we’ll take a look at some good reasons to choose an oil-based finish that will complement your wood, keep your home safe, and make your life […]
Installation Tips for Wood Flooring
Top Tips for Installing Wood Floors At Cochran’s Lumber, we are premier wood floor suppliers who can also provide expert guidance on installing your wood floors, whether you’re putting in our Truewood™ engineered flooring or our pre-finished solid wood flooring. We’ll help you select the right amount, give you pointers on everything from sub-flooring issues […]
5 Reasons to Choose Solid Wood Flooring
Why Solid Wood Flooring? If you’re thinking about flooring options for your home, there’s no doubt you’ve considered hardwood flooring. It’s a natural fit for any home, and offers an array of benefits that few other flooring types can. Following are 5 Reasons to Choose Solid Wood Flooring. Wood flooring now comes in many different colors, […]
Engineered Wood: A Sustainable Choice
Sustainable Flooring Choice Engineered wood is used to make everything from timbers to flooring and is touted as a sustainable alternative to solid hardwood. Knowing what sets this material apart from other man-made products can help you decide whether engineered wood flooring is right for your home. What is Engineered Wood? Sometimes called composite wood, […]
Going Green with Hardwood Flooring
Going Green with Hardwood Flooring When you’re building a new home or redoing the floors in your existing space, the option to go green is alluring. We’re not talking about the color of your floors; we’re referring to selecting eco-friendly flooring materials. With more people focusing on reducing their environmental impact, it makes sense that […]