To explain it simply, wire-brushing is a finishing technique where the wood planks are scraped with a hard-bristled wire brush- creating a distressed surface. ... The resulting look is a textured floor with a classically beautiful weathered, rustic look similar to what you would see with reclaimed or barn wood.May 10, 2019
What is the difference between hand scraped and wire brushed?
Wire brushed flooring offers the perfect compromise between smooth and hand scraped flooring. Just as the name implies, the wire brush finish is completed by lightly scraping the flooring in long strokes with a wire brush to accentuate the natural grain of the wood.Mar 18, 2017
What are the advantages of wire brushing?
The wire brush scrapes away the surface layer of softer wood and exposes the darker grains of wood. That creates more texture and exposes some of the most beautiful parts of the wood. The process can be done by hand or it can be done by a machine.Mar 14, 2019