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esign Reference Catalog White Oak, Greycastle
The Antique Impressions brand of exclusive hardwood flooring is a distinctive expression of individuality. Unique in the industry for our focus on small batch, handcrafted flooring, we are obsessed with bringing forth original niche products with value that is unequaled in today's marketplace. The entire line of Antique Impressions flooring, designed and manufactured by Creative At Home, is made with strict adherence to our core principles of quality, originality, and service.
Our Passion Every product in the Antique Impressions family of original creations is a reflection of an underlying concept: our flooring is designed to celebrate the beauty that nature expresses through the richness of colours and textures inherent in real wood. We take pride in the ability to enhance wood’s intrinsic splendor through a variety of artisanal techniques which include hand staining, fuming, bleaching, glazing and hand texturing, all the while striving to maintain the wood’s natural, true character. It is our deep held wish that those who have come to love our handcrafted wood flooring appreciate our commitment to these principles, and to the unquestionable beauty of real wood.
"Our mission is to be the most sought-after source of superior handcrafted wood products internationally. We encourage creativity and forward thinking in our employees, resulting in leading edge designs that merge innovative craftsmanship with unsurpassed quality and function. We take pride in providing service with honesty and integrity, and manufacturing our products with a vision toward an environmentally sustainable future”
DACS Construction
Creative At Home’s patented DACS (Design for Advanced Core Stability) system of engineered flooring is a highly innovative breakthrough that combines unparalleled dimensional stability with a finished form almost indistinguishable from solid wood flooring. DACS engineered flooring uses structural grade Douglas fir, a well managed renewable resource from Canadian forests. Solid side strips and cross-laminated fillets are assembled into an innovative structure designed to exhibit superior dimensional stability, both laterally and longitudinally. The use of solid side strips also serves the dual purpose of closing off the end grain of the crosslaminated fillets to greatly reduce the structure’s ability to absorb or shed moisture during seasonal changes. Another feature of DACS engineered flooring is the specially designed fillets for the tongue and groove of the end joints which have their grain oriented in such a way as to achieve maximum strength when the end joints are glued together (as is always recommended). The majority of our products are available in DACS engineered construction, and a limited selection is available in solid construction.
Top Layer: Solid Hardwood Wear Layer • Thick solid-sawn veneer allows for multiple re-sandings • True solid plank look with engineered stability • Highest-quality zero formaldehyde adhesive used for gluing components together
Side Strips: Solid Douglas Fir • Contributes to overall stability by sealing off fillet endgrain, thereby reducing changes to core moisture content. • DACS tongue and groove simulate the function and appearance of solid wood flooring
Middle Layer: Douglas Fir Cross-Laminated Fillets • Superior rigidity prevents cupping and width shrinkage • Nail down strength identical to solid wood flooring Bottom Layer: Solid Douglas Fir Balancing Layer • Same thickness as wear layer for the ultimate in balanced stability • Improved performance for glue-down applications
DuRa-Finish™
We developed our innovative DuRa-Finish™ to capture the best of two worlds – that of Durability, and that of Radiance. Often in today’s marketplace of mass produced flooring, consideration is given only to either the surface hardness of the finish (in the form of anti-scratch UV finishes), or to the wood’s appearance (oil finishes). DuRa-Finish™ is an innovative finishing process that uses technologically advanced coatings that are applied by the more traditional air dried method. The result is a synthesis that is extremely durable, yet exhibiting a high degree of clarity and lustre to produce the most radiant, natural looking finish available today.
Some things you should know about Antique Impressions…
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A true wide plank, long length floor
We appreciate the beauty of wide wood, and we are unrelenting in our endeavor to maximize the average length of our products. Check our website for the availability of specific widths and lengths for each product.
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Our unique finishing process
Every plank of Antique Impressions flooring is protected with DuRa-Finish™ and covered by our 30 Year Finish Warranty. This proprietary finishing technology is called DuRa-Finish™ for its synthesis of Durability with Radiance – combining exceptional wear resistance with phenomenal clarity that enhances the wood’s natural lustre.
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All of our wood is sourced from North America
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Surface wear layer is a thick 4.5mm
A wear layer this thick means that it can be sanded and refinished up to 4 times, ensuring that the homeowner gets the most value out of their investment.
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All products backed by our great warranty
All Antique Impressions flooring and accessories are covered by our Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty and our 30 Year Finish Warranty. We also offer a 3-year Light Commercial Warranty.
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Standard and custom products
All of the products featured in this book are standard CastilloStocking Plank, Ávila Program products, except those marked , which are Quick Design products and have a 6-8 week lead time. We also cater to unique requests for custom projects.
That means that all of our material comes from responsibly managed forests, and our products are all Lacey Act compliant.
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Most advanced engineered structure available
Antique Impressions engineered flooring is made with our patented DACS construction for the utmost in dimensional stability and ease of installation. For details, please see antiqueimpressions.com/DACS
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Environmental responsibility
We insist on using only sustainable wood sources, we recycle 100% of our wood waste, and we have strived to make as much of our packaging material recyclable as possible. For more information on our commitment to the environment, please visit antiqueimpressions.com/sustainability
Walnut, Montiel
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astillo Plank Collection
The timeworn antiquity of old world Europe The Castillo Plank Collection recalls the magnificence of medieval Europe’s finest households. Our skilled artisans individually handcraft each plank to create a unique timeworn appearance, infusing history into modern spaces. Made with premium wide rustic grades of North American hickory, white oak and walnut, the Castillo Plank Collection is a bold statement of rustic beauty.
Vela Blanca
Hickory
ﾃ」ila
Hickory
Aragon
Seville
Solana
Hickory
Zamora
White Oak
Navarre
Black Walnut
White Oak
White Oak
Cantabria
Ferrera
Cádiz
Hickory
Montiel
Black Walnut
Cordoba
Black Walnut
Morena
Hickory
Alcazar
Hickory
Hickory
Hickory
The skillful artisans who hand-make the Castillo Plank Collection are master craftsmen that take no shortcuts. Each plank is handworked and given a timeworn surface texture to create the aesthetic of a genuine foot-worn floor from a bygone era. Wide width planks are ¾" thick with widths ranging from 6" to 8". Width availability varies by colour so please refer to antiqueimpressions.com for details. Lengths come 2’ – 8’. We are unrelenting in our endeavor to maximize the average length. 100% of wood from North American, responsibly managed forests.
View detailed product specifications and lifestyle images at antiqueimpressions.com
Hickory, Conestoga
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state Plank Collection
Superior design for a distinctive, refined expression The Estate Plank Collection is an expression of timeless elegance. Using premium rustic grades of North American wood, our artisans add hand-sculpted and wire-brushed textures to accentuate the wood’s everlasting appeal. The Estate Plank Collection is the perfect choice for achieving a classic wide-plank flooring look.
Brevik
Cheyenne
White Oak
Avignon
Appalachian
Hickory
Wexford
White Oak
White Oak
Inverness
Hickory
Marseille
White Oak
White Oak
Greycastle
Savannah
Conestoga
White Oak
Hickory
Madeira
White Oak
Dakota
Tuscany
White Oak
Devonshire
Hickory
Black Walnut
Hickory
The Estate Plank Collection sets a new standard in exquisite rustic flooring. Our craftsmen bring out the natural beauty of every plank through refined techniques such as subtle handsculpting, wire-brushing. Wide width planks are ¾" thick with widths ranging from 6" to 8 ½". Width availability varies by colour so please refer to antiqueimpressions.com for details. Lengths come 2’ – 8’. We are unrelenting in our endeavor to maximize the average length. 100% of wood from North American, responsibly managed forests.
View detailed product specifications and lifestyle images at antiqueimpressions.com
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eclaimed Collection
Expertly restored planks with a unique vintage appeal Our Reclaimed Heart Pine Collection is made from genuine, centuryold reclaimed heart pine lumber from old and historic buildings from across the United States, many of them more than 100 years old.
Heart Pine, Barnboard
Barnboard
Heart Pine
Hayloft
Saddle
Weathered
Heart Pine
Heart Pine
Blacksmith
Saloon
Heart Pine
Heart Pine
Heart Pine
The slow growth and natural aging of the wood creates its characteristically beautiful golden auburn hues and rich patina. Authentic features include nail holes, wood plugs, chiseled bevels and a pronounced grain pattern – a true testament to its history and irrefutable value. Wide width planks are ¾" thick with widths ranging from 7" to 8 ½". Width availability varies by colour so please refer to antiqueimpressions.com for details. Lengths come 2’ – 10’. We are unrelenting in our endeavor to maximize the average length.
View detailed product specifications and lifestyle images at antiqueimpressions.com
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ascadia Collection
Capturing the Spirit of the Pacific Northwest Familiar, yet contemporary. Rustic, yet chic. The Cascadia Collection uses only selectively graded, tight grain wide width Douglas fir to create a bold, beautiful statement that emphasizes harmony, comfort and style.
Douglas Fir, Kettle Valley
Mount Baker
Douglas Fir
Port Townsend
Douglas Fir
Shale Ridge
Douglas Fir
Pender Harbour
Ferndale
Douglas Fir
Kettle Valley
Tofino
Douglas Fir
Blackcomb
Douglas Fir
Douglas Fir
Douglas Fir
Our hand worked texturing techniques and proprietary finishing technology create a surface that is surprisingly resilient and holds up exceptionally well to the demands of an active household. The Cascadia Collection is ¾" thick and 8" wide. Long lengths come 8’. Handcrafted exclusively from Douglas fir, a well managed renewable resource from the Cascades and Coastal Ranges of North America. Our products are all Lacey Act compliant.
View detailed product specifications and lifestyle images at antiqueimpressions.com
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elleville Plank Collection
The centuries-old charm of the French Alps Inspired by the chalets and mountain villas of the French Alps, the Belleville Plank Collection is an expression of centuries-old charm, and provides the homeowner with a unique sense of casual comfort while adding life and authenticity to creative spaces.
Red Alder, Saint-VĂŠran
Saint-Véran
Red Alder
Val Thorens
Red Alder
Bonneval
Red Alder
Chambéry
Red Alder
Our skilled artisans hand select superior quality boards of rustic red alder and transform them into uniquely textured masterpieces. The Belleville Plank Collection is ¾" thick and 7" wide. Long average lengths come 2’ – 8’. 100% of wood from North American, responsibly managed forests.
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ntique Alder Collection
The rustic charm of a true heritage floor
The Antique Alder Collection conveys the warm comfortable feeling of a true heritage floor that will be loved and admired for generations. Red Alder, Rustique
Country
Red Alder
Rustique
Red Alder
Antequera
Red Alder
Antique Alder is a ¾" thick and 4¼" or 6" (Country & Rustique colours only) wide solid plank. Long average lengths come 2’ ‒ 8’. Red alder is a responsibly managed West Coast hardwood that has made its reputation as one of the premiere wood species for achieving a superior rustic decor.
View detailed product specifications and lifestyle images at antiqueimpressions.com
Accessories
Matching mouldings and trim are an ideal way to complete an expertly designed space. We create accessories using the same wood, stain and finish as the chosen flooring to achieve the utmost in design unity and coordination. Our stairnosing, T-moulding, reducers and vents are all Stocking Program products.
Vent
A more beautiful and elegant solution than standard drop-in floor vents, our finished wood vents are a perfect match and create a smooth, safe transition along the flooring surface.
T-Mould
Reducer
Stairnose
Stairnose
Other hard surface
Stairnose
Carpet/tile
Hardwood Riser Hardwood
Riser Hardwood
Used to provide a smooth transition where the wood flooring meets a floor of similar thickness.
Hardwood
Used to transition between the wood flooring and a low pile carpet or other surface.
A linear moulding that attaches to the flooring along one edge and trims off a stair, or any step to a lower adjacent area.
Warranty
All Antique Impressions products are covered by an extensive warranty. Residential applications are covered by our 30 Year Finish Warranty and our Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty. Light commercial applications are covered by our 3 Year Light Commercial Finish Warranty and our Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty. For specifics, please visit antiqueimpressions.com/warranty.
Care & Maintenance
An Antique Impressions floor is an investment that will, with proper care and maintenance, retain its original beauty for many years. Please refer to the information in our Care and Maintenance for Your Antique Impressions Floor information package, which is available for download from antiqueimpressions.com/care. It contains specific and detailed information about such topics as advice for regular cleaning, floor protection tips for furniture, seasonal moisture control and recommendations for installation over radiant floor heating.
Installation
Antique Impressions flooring is suitable for installation in a wide variety of settings. Please refer to antiqueimpressions.com/installation for more detailed information. Although all Antique Impressions flooring is expertly milled and very easy to install, we nonetheless recommend installation by a certified professional to achieve the best results.
DACS construction
solid construction
above ground level
above ground level
ground level
ground level
below ground level
below ground level
Flooring made with our patented DACS
Antique Impressions solid flooring is suitable
engineered construction is suitable for
for installation above or on ground level but
installation above, on, or below ground levels.
not for installation below ground level.
For a better understanding of the products featured in this catalog, please consult our website: www.antiqueimpressions.com. There you will find: • Full room shot and lifestyle images • Specifications for each product, such as available widths, lengths and construction • Customization options such as custom colors or textures
For any inquiries, please contact a local dealer, or contact us at: info@antiqueimpressions.com 1·877·828·1888
Unconventional Applications
Antique Impressions can be used for more than just floors. Our wide plank flooring is commonly used in both rustic and contemporary projects for wall paneling, doors, and even ceilings, to add creativity and integrity to almost any design.
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