{"id":3370,"date":"2020-07-31T15:52:54","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T15:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/blog\/?p=3370"},"modified":"2020-11-19T23:04:16","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T23:04:16","slug":"all-about-texture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/blog\/all-about-texture","title":{"rendered":"All About Texture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Genuine hardwood comes in a wide variety of textures. Something as simple as the texture can completely alter the look and overall feel of hardwood flooring. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at each texture we offer, from elevated smooth flooring to wire-brushed rustic planks brimming with character.<\/p>\n<h2>Smooth<\/h2>\n<p>A smooth texture is sleek and elegant. Many traditional hardwoods feature smooth texture, though this style also pairs well with lustrous modern designs. A smooth hardwood floor captures the beauty of each species\u2019 natural grain without added textures by hand or machine.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3384\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/Mauritius_LTC-504.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3384\" class=\"wp-image-3384 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/kdZZ76KH-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">European Oak Mauritius<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Wirebrushed<\/h2>\n<p>A wire-brushed texture is created when actual wires are brushed across the surface of the wood by hand. This careful process removes the softwood from the top layer of the floor and creates a beautiful and hardwearing texture and enhances the natural beauty of the woodgrain.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3382\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/Carrara.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3382\" class=\"wp-image-3382 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/aykQgIG7-1024x626.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">European Oak Carrara<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Hand-scraped &amp; Heavy-scraped<\/h2>\n<p>Hand-scraped hardwoods offer a sculpted and time-worn appearance. Utilizing historic methods, each plank\u2019s surface is shaped by hand to create an entirely unique floor that is full of charm and character. Heavy-scraped floors take the hand-scraping process a step further, creating deeper grooves and a more heavily sculpted surface.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3380\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/Brindisi-VCB-808.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3380\" class=\"wp-image-3380 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/VCB-808-Brindisi-an-1024x589.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">European Oak Brindisi<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Sawn Marked<\/h2>\n<p>Sawn marked floors are created using a distressing technique, mimicking rough sawn wood and favors a rustic aesthetic.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3378\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/Rousseau-ART-1609RS.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3378\" class=\"wp-image-3378 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wmOBDQew-1024x618.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">European Oak Rousseau<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Distressed<\/h2>\n<p>A distressed floor generally combines several textures (i.e. wire-brushing, hand-scraping, saw marks) to create a unique, reclaimed aesthetic and a one-of-a-kind floor.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3376\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/Maple-Legacy-CEC-901-ML.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3376\" class=\"wp-image-3376 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8Y1Gk_hQ-e1596151209664-1024x507.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maple Legacy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/All_products.html\">Click here<\/a> to view all of our products and narrow your search by texture!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genuine hardwood comes in a wide variety of textures. Something as simple as the texture can completely alter the look and overall feel of hardwood flooring. 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