Like heart pine of the 18th century, today's vintage promises to be the masterpieces of tomorrow.
Authentic heart pine flooring is produced from American managed plantations and sustainable forests using the highest quatlity material and state of the art milling. Heart pine is cut from the center section of the tree and yields a harder, more durable floor. Unlike the color in hardwoods, which fades over time, heart pine, like fine wine, becomes more colorful as it ages.
We utilize a mixed grade of heart pine to produce our prefinished floors. You will get character found in #2, D and even C grade heart pine. Natural or Tobacco Road for those wanting a lighter-color floor that will allow all the true patina of heart pine (red color) come through as the floor ages. Aged Bourbon (handscraped) is a darker chocolate color that really highlights our subtle scraping.
Prefinished heart pine is end-matched and available solid only.
Mike and Shelley, founders of the company, continue to enjoy their work with Authentic Pine Floors. Designing the new website, working on financials or helping clients while working amongst family and friends make work fun.
Renovating and building remain their common hobby. Shelley's favorite floor is prefinished "Old Atlanta". She says there is something comforting about living with patina. Worn paint on the china cabinet and wide wooden plank floors give a home a sense of history and serenity.
Their favorite part of life these days is seeing the world through the eyes of their grandchildren.