Hardwood Floors April/May 2017

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money would aid in our efforts to run tests and potentially build a production method for a fully finished end grain floor,” says Shiloh. “From a sales perspective, the grant would allow us to attend international shows where we could sell to hotels, restaurants, and commercial buildings. These outlets provide a strong market for end grain flooring because it is so durable.” Worldwide, wood sourced from sustainable and renewable sources, including salvaged and reclaimed wood, is gaining market share. Consumers spanning the globe are selecting products such as those manufactured by Old Wood that are responsibly sourced and that contribute to preserving and protecting the environment.

“We have high hopes that the pull of our effort will create long-term, sustainable jobs in rural areas in a higher paying industry than traditional sawmill work,” says David Old, Owner of Old Wood. “This will, in turn, create renewed vigor and demand for projects that are in need of real world material sales.” “Our expectation is to see end grain become a significant market segment occupying a place between carpet, tile, stone, and other woods,” says David. “We look forward to showing and selling our products at national design shows, such as NWFA’s Wood Flooring Expo and TISE (The International Surface Event), and to seeing where this business venture takes us in years to come.”

More details on the Wood Innovations Grant can be found at fs.fed.us/science- technology/energy-forest-products/ wood-innovations-grants.

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