Client Spotlight
Sagatov Design+Build, Inc.
Cochran’s Lumber – Client Spotlight For our October Client Spotlight – Cochran’s Lumber was delighted to sit down with Sagatov Design + Build. A top level Design + Build, Architectural Design, and Interior Design firm located in Alexandria, VA, Sagatov recently featured our Fort McHenry Live Sawn flooring, reclaimed beams, and custom mantel in a […]
Designing with Random Width Flooring
Random-Width Flooring Take a break from classic, traditional flooring layouts with a random-width pattern that evokes an earlier age. Random-width flooring is a popular movement in the home design space expanding on the rustic tradition of wood floors. At Cochran’s Lumber, we have a variety of stunning American sourced woods and colors that will work […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Radiant Heat and Hardwood Flooring
Hardwoods and Heat If you’re concerned about using radiant heat with your reclaimed wood floors, there’s nothing to worry about. This type of heating system is ideal for hardwood flooring and the combination will make your home warm and comfortable as well as beautiful. Imagine never having to change the thermostat, wait for the heat […]
L’Auberge Provencale & Delalplane Cellars
L’Auberge Provencale Cochran’s Lumber and Millwork was proud to work with award-winning Northern Virginia restaurant L’Auberge Provençale and the opening of their new bar and lounge area, La Table Provençale. Beautiful antique oak flooring was chosen to give the space a warm, rustic feel. The result is a comfortable, yet sophisticated place where patrons can […]
New Flooring Design Showroom
Cochran’s Flooring Design Showroom Cochran’s Lumber and Millwork is proud to be the leading provider of spectacular floors for homes, offices, and retail spaces across America! Our newly redesigned showroom was thoughtfully designed to make the selection of flooring and finishes exciting and simple. We feature a variety of new and reclaimed flooring products and […]
Solid vs Engineered Wood Flooring
Wood Flooring Options When it comes to hardwood flooring, there are two types: solid and engineered. Each has its own advantages, disadvantages, and idiosyncrasies. Choosing which is right for you involves a decision based on many factors, including price, the climate where you live and style. Whether you choose solid or engineered flooring, either is […]
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, […]
Types of Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood Flooring If you are considering wood flooring for a renovation or new construction, these are some of the top choices and their benefits. Here are 3 types of hardwood flooring to consider. Heart Pine When settlers moved westward, they discovered heart pine. The trees grew as high as 150 feet tall and were about […]