Return of a Classic
Longleaf Heart Pine floors have a unique place in architectural history, from plantation style homes across the Southeast to the factories and buildings of the Industrial Revolution. Today, we create restoration quality heart pine flooring cut from mature trees grown in optimum climate conditions. With its warm patina and rich colors, ranging from pumpkin and amber to darker, more modern hues, our Longleaf Heart Pine flooring is a true American classic.
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Whether you want a look that’s sleek, chic, or unique, we can provide a floor that fits your individual style.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are suggestions for how to care for Eastern White Pine flooring?
Because it is a softer wood, Eastern White Pine flooring should be swept often to keep it free of debris that could cause scratches. Dirt and contaminants can easily be loosened and removed with a simple mixture of vinegar and water which is safe both for the floor and for the environment.
What is prefinished Eastern White Pine flooring?
Prefinished floors allow the home or business owner to skip the messy and inconvenient process of having to sand, stain and seal a floor after it is installed on site. Carlisle prefinished Eastern White Pine flooring and prefinished Heart Pine flooring are sanded, stained and sealed at our facility and delivered to a home or business ready for final installation. Prefinished floors inevitably help to accelerate the installation process and reduce the cost of installing a new floor.
What is textured Eastern White Pine flooring?
Textured Eastern White Pine flooring recreates the look of reclaimed flooring through treatments that add saw marks or hand scraped edges. Carlisle offers several additional proprietary processes that give new boards the appearance of wood that has been worn down by age, weather and the foot traffic from several generations
What other kinds of Pine is used for flooring?
In addition to Eastern White Pine flooring, Carlisle offers Heart Pine flooring in rich colors that range from pumpkin and amber to darker hues. Hard as Oak, Carlisle Heart Pine floors are available in a variety of grades – from the formal Heirloom grade featuring tight knots and vertical grains, to the rustic Original Grade with wider lines, extravagant knots and cathedral grain patterns.
Additionally, Carlisle offers Reclaimed Heart Pine flooring, also known as Antique Heart Pine flooring, that uses timbers salvaged from mills and factories scheduled for demolition. For the antique look at less cost, Carlisle Hit or Miss Pine floors recreate the saw marks that were the hallmark of floorboards produced by early sawmills.
How can Eastern White Pine flooring be stained?
Eastern White Pine flooring can be stained in any number of colors, making it a highly popular option for a wide number of decor styles.
How durable is Eastern White Pine flooring?
As a softwood, Eastern White Pine flooring is more susceptible to dents and scratches than its hardwood counterparts. Consequently, it may require extra care to prevent debris and contaminants from scratching the surface. Eastern White Pine flooring may also need to be refinished more often to keep it looking pristine. However, most customer appreciate the dents and dings that occur in the flooring as a way to authentically achieve an old restoration quality floor.