Need help! Looking for "beachy" looking engineered hardwood!

2 years ago

Hello!

Need help finding very neutral lighter engineered hardwood flooring for a beachy look. I like the wider plank 7.5 or greater with the little space between boards. Help! Stuck! Thank you!!!

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M V
2 years ago
I guess it depends on how we all describe "beachy".

We've just installed some flooring from Goodfellow. They have many different product lines but I've seen this wide plank in store and thought they were beautiful.

Here are some ideas for what I would consider "beachy" but they may not be your idea of it. I like both the Sea Salt and Aged Oak colours. I'm having trouble getting the pictures to load.

Goodfellow Prime Collection

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The little spaces you refer to are often called "micro bevel" so if you use that search term you may find choices you hadn't seen before. I like that look too - some folks don't like it because dust and dirt can get into the little bevels - YMMV on that.

There are lots of choices though. Go to a proper flooring store (not big box) and see what you like and do some comparison shopping.

Some engineered can be refinished, some cannot. Some have a cork backing and some do not. The cork adds an extra layer of softness underfoot which is really nice. Depends on the setting and the usage it is going to get what will work best for you but a knowledgeable salesperson at a good flooring store can help you figure out what will work best for your application.
Chessie
2 years ago
Check out Craft floors.

https://craftfloor.com/
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M V
2 years ago
Ooooohhhhh those Craft floors look really lovely.....I'm not familiar with that brand. But we're in Canada and don't have access to a lot of products available in the USA. The Contempa line photo on the website looks gorgeous and VERY beachy to me! Of course there is beach in the background of the picture - that might have given me the "beachy" hint!
mcoledesign
2 years ago
check out Maine Traditions Camden engineered 7 1/2"w White Oak- Sea Salt
Chessie
2 years ago
M V - Craft Floors IS in Canada!!
M V
2 years ago
haha! I will check it out! We just installed some flooring but OMG - I so want wide plank somewhere. That and herringbone. I will use both of them somewhere!
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Uptown Floors
2 years ago
Beachy? I've get the inquiries frequently. Here's my Imagination Key Largo I often recommend. Your mileage will vary depending on lighting conditions.

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