Making Furniture From Hardwood Flooring

Red oak also known as black oak has a pinkish.

Making furniture from hardwood flooring.

It might be faster than finding someone to help you move your furniture but it s not worth the risk of scuffing up your hardwood floors. Mar 21 2018 explore panel town floors s board leftover wood ideas on pinterest. Rustic credenza dresser made from recycled wood. These are mostly made of felt cork or rubber.

These qualities combined with its resistance to decay make it a great hardwood for cabinetry and furniture making. A better option is furniture pads. Furniture and glider pads slightly raise them off the floor which helps in cushioning the feet or corners of furniture. Yes wood from a boat is not quite reclaimed hardwood flooring but the principal is the same.

I told you about this table over a year ago in my post recent finds june 18 2012. With the proper tools and a bit of hard work you can make your own. A very hard and heavy wood oak can be found in red and white varieties throughout north america and europe. Add hardwood flooring as a tabletop to a coffee table that is missing it s original table top.

Most damage to wooden floors comes from dragging or pushing furniture across the floor when moving or redecorating. Weather it s the new generation on laminate floors traditional hardwoods or hardwood floors that you have taken from the woods and made yourself they will add value to your home. Felt pads work well on hardwood floors allowing the furniture to be moved around without being lifted or put on wheels. If you ve ever noticed the position of your couch or a dining room table on a wood floor over the course of a week or two you ve probably noted.

Don t fear keeping your furniture in place isn t that hard and fixing this problem will greatly increase the value of your hardwood floor over time. See more ideas about wood flooring projects wood floors. Just like refinishing or deep cleaning your floor this process is a necessary fix to ensure your hardwood floor keeps its quality and appeal. For further inspiration the impressive collection of furniture from all from boats usa uses wood reclaimed from retired traditional indonesian fishing boats.

If at all possible pick furniture up off the wooden floor to move it. Hardwood floors add warmth and beauty to your home. Oak oak is the hardwood most commonly used for fine durable furniture.