You can make just about anything that’s made from wood out of old hardwood flooring. However, there are some things to take into consideration before doing so. First, you should have decent woodworking skills. The better your skill is, the better your project is going to look. For example, it takes some pretty good skills to manipulate finish wood and glue for those distressed looks.
Secondly, you need to imagine what your old flooring is going to look like. So, let’s say you have an old pile of wood on the floor and you don’t know what to do with it, check online to get some ideas on how to repurpose that old wood. If you’re still stuck, check out the ideas below.
Cabinet Refacing
It’s amazing, the things that you can do with some old hardwood flooring. Are your cabinets looking a little shabby and outdated? Depending on the amount of flooring you have left over, you can create an entire new set of cabinet doors or just a few here and there, maybe for an island. You can also use it on just one element of your kitchen to create a more chic feel.
Furniture
You can make a variety of different pieces of furniture depending on how much wood you have to work with. Why not make a cute chair for a sitting area or maybe a small chest that you can store linens in? If you’re really good, you can even make a simple cabinet or an elaborate credenza.
Décor
Reclaimed wood is ideal for making decorative pieces. You can make picture frames, simple wall hangings, different shapes, patterns, and so much more. If you want to make it a little more chic and shabby, try creating an eclectic piece of furniture, such as a lampshade made from timber shards.
Artwork
This is a step up from the decorations. You can take reclaimed wood and turn it into something beautifully painted. If you can use a router well, you can make words out of the wood. There’s also a technique that takes photography and puts it on the wood, making stunning pieces of art.
Toys
Lastly, you can take old hardwood and make toys out of them! One of the most popular toys that can be made from wood is the shape train. Cut out a square, triangle, circle, and the front of the train, add some wheels and voila! If you are more skilled with the woodworking, try making a ride-on wooden horse, one like Arcangelo Favata’s. The horse also opens to reveal storage space and doubles as a desk!
These are just a few ways that you can use hardwood flooring that no longer has a place on your Ottawa flooring choice. Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker or you’re just beginning, there’s always a project that suits you.
