Authentic Character is a Product of Mother Nature and Manmade Craftmanship. No two planks are alike. A unique character is developed over years of weathering and seasonal changes, combined with authentic textures left behind by early settlers' craftsmanship, including nail holes, saw kerf marks, and hand-hewn surfaces that whisper stories of pioneer craftsmanship and frontier ambition.
Reclaimed Kentucky Derby Oak - Distressed-Black
Key Features
- Species: Reclaimed Red and White Oak Blend
- Milled: Distressed (hit & skip planed)
- Dimensions: 3/4" Solid with back relief
- 4.5" widths and 1' to 7' random lengths
- Optional End-matched & Micro-beveled
- Tongue & Groove
- Unfinished
- Reclaimed flooring is a limited resource that is subject to price change.
- High-volume orders are eligible for price reduction.
- All unfinished reclaimed flooring purchases are eligible for 10% off any of Eco Building Products' non-toxic, high-performance floor finishes and stains
- No two reclaimed boards are alike. Samples are strongly encouraged.
- Freight costs aren't accurately calculated on our website, but entering your square footage will give a ballpark estimate.
Dimensionally more stable than newly harvested wood. Reclaimed hardwood flooring often has superior dimensional stability compared to newly harvested wood, as the aging process has already released much of the wood's internal stress. This makes vintage hardwood floors less prone to warping, cupping, and other moisture-related issues that can affect newer flooring materials.
Very Dense and Durable. Most of our reclaimed floors are milled from old-growth trees that have tight grain, more dense and durable than new modern wood floors.
Reduces Deforestation and Preserves Forests. Reclaimed wood flooring repurposes timber from old buildings, barns, and factories, eliminating the need to harvest new trees.
Diverts Waste from Landfills. When reclaimed wood is used for flooring, a significant amount of usable lumber is kept out of landfills, diverting demolition waste and extending the useful life of existing materials.
Meets Green Building Standards and Qualifies for LEED Credits, Etc. Sustainable reclaimed flooring qualifies for LEED credits and supports green building initiatives while preserving cultural heritage.
Honors American History and Heritage. Installing antique wood flooring is more than a renovation decision; it's a conscious choice to honor our cultural heritage and American history as well as those who built industry and handcrafted homes during times of prosperity and adversity.
- Species: Reclaimed Red and White Oak Blend
- Milled: Distressed (hit & skip planed)
- Dimensions: 3/4" Solid with back relief
- 4.5" widths and 1' to 7' random lengths
- Optional End-matched & Micro-beveled
- Tongue & Groove
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Unfinished
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Stair Parts:
- Pre-finished standard tread: (1"x 12"x 42")tread: $265/each
- Pre-finished standard risers: (3/4"x 7 1/2"c 42") $175/each
- Pre-finished standard nosing: (1"x ~4"x 42"): $19/linear foot
Reclaimed Kentucky Derby Oak Distressed-Black
Across the boundless grassy meadows of central Kentucky, thoroughbred horse farms stretch as far as the eye can see. These rolling pastures and iconic stables have bred legends and champions—some of the most determined and magnificent racehorses in the world. Within this rich tradition, Reclaimed Kentucky Derby Oak Skip-Planed Black stands as more than just flooring—it carries the soul of the Bluegrass.
American Heritage’s Reclaimed Kentucky Derby Oak Skip-Planed flooring pays tribute to Kentucky’s enduring horse culture. The story begins with oak fencing once used to frame the paddocks of historic horse farms. Carefully salvaged and reimagined, that same durable wood now takes new life as stunning antique oak flooring.
Every plank tells a story. Championship thoroughbreds once bounded pastures enclosed by this oak, leaving behind the marks of their triumphs. Horses have gnawed, rubbed, and pressed against these fences, etching their spirit into the grain. Today, that character lives on in every reclaimed wood board of vintage wood flooring—a one-of-a-kind surface that blends strength, history, and unrivaled beauty.
The result is not just flooring, but heritage: a timeless connection between Kentucky’s world-renowned horse farms and the warmth of antique wood floors brought into your home.
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Step-by-step guide for installing reclaimed tongue and groove, end-matched, random-width, and random-length hardwood flooring. This method ensures a durable, attractive finish and works with solid or engineered reclaimed wood.
Preparation
- Acclimate reclaimed wood planks in the installation room for 5–7 days to prevent excessive movement after installation. Inspect and clean planks, remove debris, and organize by width and length for efficient layout.
- Prepare the subfloor by thoroughly cleaning and ensuring it's level and dry. Hammer down any protruding nails or screws.
- Snap a straight chalk line parallel to the starting wall; allow a gap (typically ½ inch) for expansion along all walls and vertical obstacles.
Layout Planning
- For random-width planks, mix widths for a natural look; avoid placing same-width boards next to each other.
- For random-length planks, stagger the end joints by at least six inches between adjacent rows, avoiding stair-step or "lighting bolt" patterns.
- Lay out several rows "dry" first to pre-fit widths, lengths, and colors for the best visual arrangement.
Installation Steps
- Start with the groove side of the first board against the wall, tongue facing out. Leave expansion spacers between board and wall.
- Apply a bead of flooring adhesive to the back of each board, keeping it away from the edges to avoid squeeze-out into joints.
- For planks with tongue and groove and end-matched joints, blind-nail through the tongue every 8–10 inches using a flooring nail gun at a 45° angle. On wide planks or end-matched boards, nail or staple within 1–3 inches of each end and then every 6–8 inches thereafter.
- Use a rubber mallet and tapping block to snugly fit the tongue and groove joints. For end-matched boards, at row ends, cut planks so end joints are staggered and the cut end fits the tongue/groove connection.
- Fell each row according to your planned random mix of widths and lengths, continuing until the floor is finished.
- For final rows (where the nail gun will not fit), either face-nail near the wall or glue the last boards in place. Predrill all face-nail holes to avoid splitting.
Finishing Touches
- Set all nails slightly below the wood surface so they don’t show after sanding.
- Fill nail holes with matching wood putty.
- Remove spacers, then install baseboards or quarter-round molding to cover expansion gaps around the perimeter.
- Sweep/vacuum and check for gaps; apply touch-up stain as needed.
Best Practices
- Place favorite boards in visible spots for optimal aesthetics.
- Alternate widths and avoid repeated patterns for a truly random layout.
- Randomize lengths for a stable, visually pleasing floor, but maintain recommended joint staggering (minimum six inches).
