Client Spotlight
Carrmichael Construction
Live Sawn White Oak in Action Never underestimate the perfect simplicity of our Live Sawn White Oak! Carrmichael Construction recently completed this new build in Arlington, VA and featured our 6” character White Oak floors throughout the home. The floors were finished with a natural stain, allowing the character of the wood to give the […]
Product Inspiration
Whiskey Barrel Hickory
Reclaimed & Renovated Our friends at Shawnee Canning Company took on the huge undertaking of renovating an old farmhouse that was adjacent to their manufacturing plant and turning it into offices for their administrative staff. When it came to picking out floors, Vice President Scott Johnson knew he wanted a floor that looked old but […]
Versatility in Wood Flooring
TrueWood™ Flooring How do you rate one engineered wood-flooring product from another? It all depends on what you hope to achieve in the scope of the project. Are you working to add value to your property with a renovation, or refresh an older property as a restoration, or a new build using the ageless elements […]
Cochran’s Shenandoah Blend
Shenandoah Blend One of our favorite flooring options (either solid or engineered) is the Shenandoah Blend. As the name states, this wood flooring solution is a mixed blend of reclaimed wood from the Shenandoah region. That means, fences, barns, cabins and even warehouses. This mix of woods pays homage to one of the most treasured, […]
INSPIRATIONS – Cochran’s Lumber June Newsletter
INSPIRATIONS For our June Inspirations Newsletter, Cochran’s Lumber is proud to feature several of our most popular flooring and mill working products, both new and reclaimed. Nestled in the Virginia countryside, these two homes combine both functionality and style with our White Oak and Antique Oak flooring and beams. ________________________________________________________________ Client Spotlight As the saying […]
INSPIRATIONS – Cochran’s Lumber April Newsletter
INSPIRATIONS, For our April 2017 Inspirations Newsletter, Cochran’s Lumber is proud to feature Millennial Properties of Northern Virginia. Eliott Salzer, founder and President of Millennial Properties, chose Cochran’s as the lumber and flooring provider on a unique project – a complete renovation of an old carriage house in historic Leesburg, Virginia. Complete with modern amenities […]
Wood Floor Plank Sizing Options
Wood Flooring Widths When you’re selecting flooring, one often-overlooked element is the plank width. Once you’ve selected the hardwood and the finish, the width of your flooring will be the final puzzle piece in creating a gorgeous floor. At Cochran’s, we offer every size of a plank. In this post, we’ll take a look at […]
Textures for Wood Floors
What are some Types of Wood Floor Textures? Once you’ve selected the type of wood you’d like to use in your flooring, the next step in achieving the perfect look is to choose your finish. At Cochran’s, we produce a wide array of handcrafted textures. In this post, we will share about four wood finishing […]
3 Reasons for Pre-finished Wood Flooring
Consider Pre-Finished Wood Flooring Time is money, and professionals in the construction industry contend with solving schedule conflicts for all manner of reasons. As a project enters the finishing stages with the installation of flooring – it is good to know that choosing pre-finished flooring can provide some relief. Here are three strong reasons to depend […]
Who is Cochran’s Lumber
Discover the Cochran’s Difference Cochran’s is more than a lumberyard, and in our Virginia shop, you’ll find more than just a selection of spectacular woods. You’ll find an old-fashioned way of doing business that combines a modern outlook and innovative techniques with a deep respect for our heritage. You’ll find honesty, integrity and a genuine […]
What is End Grain Flooring?
End Grain Flooring If you’re looking for an unusual way to make your custom wood flooring stand out, you can’t go wrong with end grain flooring. In this post, we’ll take a look at this special type of wood, learn who makes end grain flooring, and discover whether this is the right option for your […]
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 […]
INSPIRATIONS – Cochrans Lumber February Newsletter
For our February Newsletter – INSPIRATIONS, Cochran’s Lumber was delighted to sit down with Joe Keyser, President of Joseph Keyser Construction, Inc. We are proud to say that Joe has been a trusted customer of Cochran’s for over 15 years. He has laid our flooring in many of his beautiful homes, including his personal residence […]
Choosing the Right Flooring
Renovating your home is a chance to express your creativity and watch your dreams come to life, and if your plans include a flooring upgrade, choose floors that gleam with depth, richness and beauty. At Cochran’s Lumber we provide wood flooring options that are custom pre-finished to give you the exact look and feel you […]
Craftsmanship of Cochran’s Flooring
Our Heritage and History When you want to incorporate a look of weathered tradition into your home, look no further than Cochran’s Lumber, where our custom flooring solutions start with hand crafted woods and end with custom finishes that make the wood truly special. In this post we’ll share the reasons we’ve become a favorite […]
Types of Wood for Flooring
American at Heart Many people think of exotic woods when they consider flooring for their home, but in truth, some of the most beautiful, character-rich and durable wood flooring comes from trees grown right here in America. These are the classic American hardwood species that we at Cochran’s have a particular fondness for, and when […]
Roots of Rustic Interior Design
Rustic Roots Rustic design is a warm, relaxed style that also combines beautifully with other styles. Whether your taste runs to modern, industrial, farmhouse or primitive, rustic design elements can be incorporated into all of these for a touch of warmth and character. Inspired by Nature In this post we’ll look at the roots of […]
INSPIRATIONS – Cochran’s Lumber November Newsletter
For our November newsletter – INSPIRATIONS, Cochran’s Lumber is delighted to sit down with Erwin Opitz, President of Opitz Construction Consulting., and Andy Evans, AIA Partner for Neumann Lewis Buchanan Architects. Both collaborated on a stunning home in Marshall, Virginia that featured our Live Sawn White Oak. In addition, we also feature our barn board in […]
INSPIRATIONS – Cochran’s Lumber September Newsletter
Cochran’s Lumber September issue of INSPIRATIONS features two spectacular homes that feature two of our most popular flooring options, Reclaimed Oak and American Heritage Heart Pine. Remodel in Waterford This impressive Waterford home, built by Purcellville, Virginia based University Homes, features many of our products, including Reclaimed Oak flooring, Rough Sawn Oak Timbers, and Live […]
Cochran’s Lumber July Newsletter and Client Spotlight
July 2016 Cochran’s Lumber Newsletter Cochran’s Lumber July Newsletter and Client Spotlight features Purcellville, VA based custom home builder, Brush Arbor. In addition we highlight wonders of custom finished flooring with Lawrence Doll Homes. Also, we feature Homestead restaurant in Washington DC utilized barn board to wonderful patriotic design. Client Spotlight – Brush Arbor Please […]