armstrong 2017 |
Artfully Crafted Hardwood Collections Set New Design Trends For 2017
Armstrong Flooring , introduces three new , innovative collections — Woodland Relics™ , Artisan Collective™ and Rustics Restoration™
The newest wood collections are inspired by the look of vintage , reclaimed floors , but these are more custom looks ; naturally inspired with a focus on careful craftsmanship , distressed , timeworn hardwood looks are still a growing trend and continues to be strong . Distressed flooring infuses a room with natural warmth and mature character . It easily can become a room ’ s focal point , whether featured against the simple lines of an urban loft or with the causal tones of a traditional , coastal cottage .
Trend-Leading Design
New Woodland Relics™ captures the essence of reclaimed , weathered wood , as random and varied as nature itself . Every plank is uniquely crafted using hand-staining , sanding and woodworking techniques like wirebrushing , scraped , strait and circular saw and tool mark textures , that showcase abundant textures and tones . The collection includes a varied sampling of multiple species , widths , colors and textures , all of which are mixed together in random fashion to create a
highly custom look . In every box , there is a unique combination of Birch , Hickory and Oak species , varied width ( 3 ", 5 " and 7½ "), long length ( up to 7 ').
Layers of Color
New Artisan Collective™ reimagines the look of distressed wood for a dreamy , easy style , with the distinguishing touch of thoughtfully layered , multi-dimensional tones . In this distinctive hardwood collection , Maple and Walnut come alive with style and beauty . White washed stains reveal natural or gray undertones for a minimalist , muted statement . Black washed natural and brown tones enliven Walnut ’ s distinctive grain with abundant color variation . Wide width planks — 6¾ " and ½ " thickness — combine for a more upscale , beautiful floor . This ruggedly durable floor features Armstrong Flooring Lifetime Finish with Nano particles — for strong protection against every day wear and tear . Artisan Collective is ideal for high traffic spaces
Rich Character with a Rustic Touch
Build character into a space with the varying tones and textures of Rustic Restorations™ hardwood — a timeless classic born from timeworn beauty , featuring layered stains to accentuate the depth and dimension of Appalachian Oak and Hickory . Double-stained surface treatments provide greater breadth in color , easily coordinating with any current or future décor . These genuine sold hardwood floors also provide the durability needed to last a lifetime with the flexibility to remain in style and on trend .
Armstrong ’ s tremendous wood offerings touch upon everything from on trend designs to new technology to advancements in durability and performance , shown here , at left : Armstrong Artisan Collective ; center : Armstrong Woodland Relics ; at right ; Armstrong Artisan Collective .
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