The Reclaimed Barn Board Collection
Antique Mixed Hardwood
Crafted from timber salvaged from 19th- and early 20th-century farm structures, this highly versatile reclaimed flooring embodies a sense of history. Each plank preserves the unique stress marks and rich patina typical of historic old-growth wood.
- Species: Mixed Hardwoods
- Source: Original 19th Century Historic Lumber
- Face Grade: Skip-Planed, Some Original Saw Marks
- Widths: Random Mix of 3"-5", 4"-7" or 5"-10"
- Thickness: 3/4" Solid Plank
- Length: Random 2' - 10'+
- Milling: T & G with endmatch
- Finish: Site Finished (Prefinished options available)
- Shipping: Nationwide Jobsite Delivery
- Price: $9.79
- Current Lead Time: 4–6 weeks for custom milling (Expedited options available)
Barn Board Legacy, Precision Refined.
Each plank of our Mixed Hardwood originates from genuine, rough-cut barn boards salvaged from 19th-century structures. We deliberately preserve the lumber’s weathered “original skin” to highlight its authentic patina and character. By combining the deep character of this centuries-old wood with highly precise modern manufacturing, this collection perfectly marries rustic heritage with contemporary styles.
Defining the Character
The Tactile Finish
Even though our wood features rich, tactile character, it is crafted to be completely barefoot-friendly. The key lies in the final on-site finishing process. When your installer performs a light screening or sanding, it eliminates coarse spots without erasing the authentic saw marks. Ultimately, you get a beautiful surface that easily and safely handles everyday household traffic.
Original Saw Marks
The majority of our Mixed Hardwood proudly displays the rhythmic scarring left behind by 19th and 20th-century circular saws. These distinctive, sweeping saw marks serve as genuine proof of the wood’s heritage. Far from artificial or factory-made distressing, this character was naturally earned over a century of enduring service within the historic architecture of the American countryside.
The "Hit and Miss"
To strike the ideal balance between everyday functionality and rustic character, we apply a “hit and miss” planing method. This blends parts newly milled wood with original character and patina, ensuring the flooring is both practical and clearly antique. Since we custom-mill every batch, we are happy to tweak this surface ratio to suit your exact vision, especially if you desire a heavier, more textured “skip-planed” aesthetic.
Original Fastener Marks
Decades ago, iron nails were hammered into these rustic planks, creating distinct, dark “shadows” caused by natural tannin staining. We intentionally keep these historic fastener marks and occasional spike holes intact to root your flooring in its true origins. Rather than viewing them as flaws, we see these high-contrast details as the architectural fingerprints of the wood’s past—a unique character that factory-made floors just can’t duplicate.
INSECT SCARS & WORM HOLES
Often called the forest’s “natural script,” the delicate pinholes and wandering worm tracks tell the true story of the wood’s biological journey. These details are key signs of truly antique lumber, visible across both our weathered exterior and aged interior boards. Far from being flaws, these delicate markings create an intricate, deeply textured surface that highlights the wood’s organic origins and brings genuine authenticity to your flooring.
Aging Stress Cracks
Often referred to as “checking,” these splits occurred naturally as the wood seasoned and settled over a hundred years of architectural duty. Unlike the unstable splitting seen in poorly dried modern wood, these fissures are genuine badges of time, reflecting the heavy structural weight these boards once endured. By preserving these details, we add depth and rugged character, giving your space the rooted, permanent feel of historic American architecture rather than just a superficial floor covering.
SOUND KNOTS & NATURAL VOIDS
Knots serve as the biological fingerprints of a tree’s natural growth, marking the exact spots where branches once sprouted. Our Barn Board collection proudly embraces this organic rhythm, featuring a rich blend of solid, stable knots and the occasional partially broken void. These natural characteristics are an essential element of the genuine reclaimed aesthetic. Depending on how refined you want your final floor to be, your installer can easily fill these rustic marks during finishing to create a beautifully smooth surface that still looks historic.
In Its Element
Discover how our Mixed Hardwood anchors an interior, infusing modern architectural spaces with an authentic warmth.
The Gallery
Century-Old Warmth
The ultimate signature of Reclaimed Mixed Hardwoods is its power to add grounded warmth to modern rooms. Incorporating authentic 19th-century wood allows you to seamlessly blend sleek, clean lines with a rich, historical spirit.
Experience The Patina
Hold History in Your Hands.
Choosing a Reclaimed Mixed Hardwood floor is a tactile experience. Photographs can only tell part of the story. You need to feel the dense grain, trace the historic saw marks, and see how these century-old patinas react to the natural light in your own home. Request a curated sample package and experience the Appalachian Woods difference firsthand.
Your $10 sample fee is fully credited toward your final custom commission.
The Details
The Architect's Guide
DRAWING NO: AW-2026
How long does it take to mill a custom mixed hardwood floor?
Every mixed hardwood floor we produce is a bespoke commission, milled to order in our Virginia shop. Lead times typically range from 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the size of the project and our current shop schedule. We recommend engaging with us early in the design phase to ensure your custom floor is ready the moment your job site is prepared for installation.
Why is flooring priced as a range rather than a fixed cost?
Because we do not sell mass-produced commodities. Every Appalachian Woods floor is a custom commission, milled specifically for your project. A fixed price assumes a one-size-fits-all product, but your floor’s final cost is determined by your exact architectural requirements. Your dedicated quote will be based on four specific variables:
Project Scale & Manufacturing Efficiency: Every custom floor requires dedicated mill setup and precise calibration. Larger square footages allow us to run the mill at peak efficiency, which often allows us to apply favorable volume-based pricing to substantial orders.
Width Specifications: A random mix of widths yields the best use of historic timber and is the most cost-effective. Specifying a single, uniform width (e.g., all 8-inch planks) requires highly selective milling and shifts the investment.
Milling & Edge Profiles: Standard tongue-and-groove carries a different production time than a custom pillowed edge or hand-scraped finish.
Current Timber Availability: Because we source genuine 19th-century agricultural structures, the rarity and yield of specific raw materials naturally fluctuate.
Can I customize the amount of "original surface" on my floor?
Absolutely. While our standard Mixed hardwood grade aims for a 50/50 original surface “hit and miss” ratio, we are a custom mill. If your design intent requires a cleaner, more refined look, we can adjust our skip-planing process to meet your specific architectural requirements.
Will the original saw marks and nail holes catch on socks or splinter?
While our Mixed Hardwood Barn Board grade retains the tactile “grit” of its previous life, it is designed for comfortable, barefoot living. The key is in the on-site finishing process. We recommend a professional “screening” or light sanding after installation. This process removes any sharp fibers or rough edges while leaving the visual integrity of the skip-planed surface and circle-saw marks perfectly intact.
How much variation in color should I expect?
Expect a rich, high-contrast palette that no new-growth floor can replicate. Because our lumber is a mix of “weathered” exterior boards and “aged” interior timbers, each plank reacts differently to light and finishes. Furthermore, the original “skin” is more porous and will soak up stains and oils more deeply, creating dark, natural highlights that add immense depth to the room. The different species used will add variance in both color and tones.
Can your solid reclaimed flooring be installed over radiant floor heating?
Yes, solid reclaimed flooring offers exceptional stability for radiant heat systems because it has been naturally seasoning for over a century. This historic aging process makes the lumber significantly more resilient and dimensionally consistent than new-growth solid wood.
However, any bespoke integration requires site-specific expertise. Determining whether our specific plank widths and your unique heating system are a perfect architectural match is a critical judgment call that must be made by the onsite architect or professional builder. We have supplied many successful radiant heat projects, but final responsibility for total environmental control—including proper subfloor preparation, humidity monitoring, and heating system temperature regulation—always rests with your specialized installation team
What type of finish do you recommend to preserve the original patina?
To honor the deep tannins and skip-planed texture of Reclaimed Mixed Hardwoods, we suggest finishes that enhance rather than mask the wood’s history. High-quality natural oils or matte water-based finishes are often preferred for their ability to highlight the character without adding an artificial sheen. However, because reclaimed wood is more porous than new timber and every home has unique lighting and wear requirements, we recommend consulting a professional finisher familiar with antique wood. They can perform on-site samples to ensure the finish reacts perfectly with the “aged” and “weathered” sections of your specific floor.
Do you provide specific installation instructions?
We believe the best results are achieved when our flooring is handled by a professional installer experienced with wide-plank, solid reclaimed wood. For the highest standards of performance, all installations should strictly follow the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) guidelines. Because environmental variables—such as subfloor composition, local humidity, and site-specific HVAC schedules—vary significantly from one project to the next, your professional installer is the best authority on the specific acclimation and fastening techniques required for your unique job site.
About how much does it cost to ship flooring to my job site?
Freight costs vary depending on the size of your specific order, the exact delivery location, and current carrier fuel surcharges. As a general baseline, you can budget approximately $0.75 per square foot for Mid-Atlantic shipments, and $1.25 per square foot for West Coast deliveries.
Because freight rates fluctuate and every job site is unique, these numbers are strictly ballparks. To get a perfectly accurate shipping rate, we highly recommend calling us or filling out a Quote Request, and our team will calculate the exact logistics for your project.
Are your shipping quotes firm, or will costs change after I order?
We pride ourselves on providing firm shipping quotes upfront directly on your Sales Order, and we work hard to ensure there are no “surprise” surcharges after the fact.
On rare occasions, we may need to re-quote a delivery due to unusual circumstances—such as sudden spikes in carrier fuel surcharges or new information regarding your specific delivery site details. If this ever happens, we prioritize complete transparency and will communicate with you immediately so you are always fully informed about your project’s budget.
Precision Architectural Profiles
Every wide-plank floor we produce is custom-milled to your project’s exact architectural specifications. From the seamless monolithic surface of a square edge to the authentic, foot-worn undulation of a pillowed joint, our profiles are engineered for both historic accuracy and generations of structural stability.
Tongue and Groove
Square Edge Profile
Our Square Edge profile creates a monolithic, seamless surface that honors the hand-fit craftsmanship of 19th-century architecture. It is the definitive choice for designers seeking a flush, continuous plane without the visual interruption of modern bevels.
drawing no: t&g-SQ-01
Tongue and Groove
Beveled Edge Profile
Features a precise micro-cut along the joint to deliberately articulate each individual board. This dimensional shadow-line accommodates slight subfloor variations while adding subtle linear depth to the space.
drawing no: t&g-bv-02
Tongue and Groove
Worn "Pillowed" Edge
Softly undulating edges meticulously crafted to replicate centuries of natural foot traffic. This tactile profile creates a highly authentic, timeworn aesthetic that is exceptionally forgiving and comfortable underfoot.
drawing no: t&g-PL-03
s4s / butt joint
surfaced four sides
A completely squared, un-profiled plank designed specifically for traditional face-nailing. This raw, structural approach delivers uncompromising rustic authenticity for historic flooring installations.
drawing no: s4s-bj-04
shiplap profile
overlapping rabbet joint
Milled with opposing rabbet joints to create a tight, overlapping seal while accommodating natural seasonal movement. A premier specification for structural wall cladding, wainscoting, and architectural ceilings.
drawing no: sl-rb-05
Profile sketches are for illustrative purposes and are not drawn to exact scale. Exact milling specifications and CAD profile drawings are available for architects and design professionals upon request.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Milling
- Widths: Random Mix of 3"-5", 4"-7" or 5"-10" (Custom Options: Single Width or Other Combination)
- Thickness: 3/4" Solid Plank
- Length: Random 2' - 10'+
- Side Profile: Tongue & Groove with nail groove
- End Profile: Tongue & Groove & precision squared
- Edges: Square Edge (Custom Worn Edge, Beveled or Hand Scraped available)
- Bottom: Stress Relief Channels
Character & Grading
- Knots & Holes: Many sound and partially broken knots, nail/spike holes, and occasional insect scars
- Cracks: Aging stress cracks up to 1/8" are allowed as long as the plank is stable and usable
- Color & Patina: Natural brown, tan, and reddish hues with original aged patina and saw marks. Color and tones in our Reclaimed Mixed Hardwoods will likely vary more than our other floors.
- Grain: Mixed grain patterns
Performance & Installation
- Moisture Content: 8-10% or less
- Heartwood: 90% and better
- Finish: Unfinished (Designed for site finish but prefinishing available for custom orders)
Nationwide Logistics
From Our Mill to Your Job Site
Distance is never a barrier to exceptional millwork. Whether your project is a historic brownstone in Boston or a modern retreat in the Pacific Northwest, we coordinate dedicated, fully-insured freight delivery directly to your residential or commercial job site. Every order is custom-crated by our team to ensure your order arrives in the exact pristine condition it left our mill shop.
Working with your company was certainly a pleasure. It was the easiest task during the construction of our home. Jonas and Raymond were very personable and they went out of their way to help me make my wood selection. There was never any hidden cost or surprises. I would recommend Appalachian Woods to anyone.
Hollyce Davenport
Alpharetta, Georgia
Finding period appropriate materials for a 100 year old house is always a challenge, especially when it comes to wood products. Appalachian Woods is a unique source for high quality wood products derived from reclaimed sources giving any project that instant old look to fit seamlessly within your existing setting.
John Krenisky
New Haven, Connecticut
Steve is great! My wife was wary of working with someone so far away over the internet, but my experience with Appalachian Woods turned out fantastic in every way. From samples to price to service, you delivered! Our floors came out gorgeous and are the most commented on part of our new kitchen.
Rick Shiers
Attleboro, Massachusetts
The Next Step
Request a Custom Proposal
Every floor we produce is custom-milled to order. Connect with our project team to discuss your architectural specifications, room dimensions, and timeline. We will provide a comprehensive proposal including dedicated freight to your job site. Our project team typically returns custom proposals within 24 to 48 hours.
