- Wooden planks salvaged from an old structure can be used as tabletop, providing a weathered, rustic look. Other pieces of furniture that can be made from reclaimed wood planks include beds, headboards, shelving and desks. Dressers and sideboards can also be constructed from reclaimed wooden planks, as can wall units for home entertainment systems.
- One of the most popular uses for reclaimed wood planks is as flooring for new or renovated homes. Seasoned wood adds a distinctive look to your home and is also an environmentally friendly alternative to new wood flooring. In addition, reclaimed wood is typically sturdier and usually costs less. Some wood works better than others for flooring. Pine, oak, elm, hickory and fir are typical favorites.
- Custom kitchen cabinets made from reclaimed wood can be aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. According to the Low Impact Living website, new kitchen cabinets may have a negative environmental impact, particularly if they are made from wood that was harvested in an unsustainable manner. To make matters worse, kitchen cabinets made from new material may also be loaded with chemicals from sealing, gluing and painting that may emit toxic gas over a period of years.
- A weathered plank can be the perfect starting point to create a rustic, hand-painted sign for a home or business. After cutting the plank to the desired size, sketch or stencil the words and images you want to place on the sign, and then paint them on. The paint can be made to look as weathered as the wood with some light sanding, providing the finished sign with a distressed, antique look.
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