I would like to install a wood floor of recycled yellow pine salvaged from an old corn crib. I’m looking for some direction regarding to things to look out for, installing, finishing, expantion/contraction etc. Thanks.
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I've floored an addition on my own house with recycled yellow pine that was cut from old mill building beams. I bought the t&g reclaimed material from Longleaf Lumber, a recycler in Sommerville, Mass. The floor sander that came in after I was done went through alot of sanding belts due to the pitch-he had never used so much paper. After he sanded I put down 2 coats of Tung oil- its finish still looks great. It's in an entry area about 3 years. I had heard tung oil would need alot of maintainence but I'm finding it's very durable and don't see any wear in it at all. The SYP floor is a rock- not a ding or dent anywhere!
one trick an old flooring installer told me was to install the floor at the humidity peak. That way you can just jam the wood together as tight as possible and not worry about it being too tight and cupping when it swells.
Your technique for installation varies a lot due to factors such as joists and their spacing.; The way you intend to fasten it. any sub flooring it may be installed over and what your heating/a/c intentions are...