Natural Expression Collection by Pioneer Millworks

The Natural Expressions Collection

FLOORING DESIGNED WITH DAVID SENISE

THE NATURAL EXPRESSIONS COLLECTION

Celebrated interior designer David Senise combines elements inspired by nature to bring thoughtful sophistication and grounded aesthetics from the natural world into flooring for commercial & residential spaces.

“Design has always been a reflection of the times in which people live. Today people are more environmentally conscious and the desire to bring nature into their daily lives has become more pronounced.”

~David Senise

WOOD

Our sustainably harvested Casual White Oak is FSC ® (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified and makes the most of live sawn boards, preserving sound knots and embracing natural color variations in the wood. This milling technique not only produces visually dynamic flooring, but it also minimizes waste during production.

FINISH

The Natural Expressions Collection utilizes an all-natural plantbased UV Cured Hard-Wax Oil finish that offers incredible longevity and is easy to maintain. The UV curing process offers unparalleled consistency in color, tone, and sheen, while preserving the integrity of color expressed through the subtle nuances of the wood grain, resulting in a hard-wearing finish that is good for both people and planet.

WIDTH

Utilizing an 8" wide plank format, the Natural Expressions Collection gives any space an organic flow by allowing each board to express a variety of wood grain patterns. The 8" width provides a robust appearance that is made possible because of the inherent stability of our engineered flooring substrate, offering flexibility and ease of installation in a variety of applications.

01. The lightest shade in the collection, Shoji White is inspired by traditional Japanese paper screens that bring warmth and light into any space. 02. A modern twist on Scandinavian aesthetics, Hazelwood brings out the natural grain of the Casual White Oak flooring, creating a bright, light, naturally flowing subtle texture.

01. SHOJI WHITE

02. HAZELWOOD

03. Earthy and warm, Ginger Root evokes the warmth of a forest floor bathed in sunlight, accentuating the grain pattern of the Casual White Oak. 04. Inspired by the flowing fields of wheat that cover so much of the American heartland, Toasted Wheat is a natural mix of blonde, amber, and brown tones that flow through each board.

03. GINGER ROOT

04. TOASTED WHEAT

05. Informed by the natural changing of the seasons, Autumn Brown is a warm tone inspired by the changing of tree leaves during the months of fall, bringing a grounded feeling of tranquility to any space.

06. Inspired by craft roasted Arabica beans, Coffee Bean is a deep and rich roasted brown that brings an elegant and sophisticated look to the grain texture of our Casual White Oak boards.

05. AUTUMN BROWN

06. COFFEE BEAN

07. Classic, earnest, and inviting, Warm Umber is a modern take on a traditional mid-brown; falling somewhere between raw and burnt umber in tone, it gives any space an intrinsic sense of comfort and calm.

08. Paying homage to the sustainable White Oak trees that provide the wood for this collection, Royal Acorn is a mix of natural blonde, brown, and light grey tones that truly accentuate the subtlety of the wood grain.

07. WARM UMBER

08. ROYAL ACORN

09. Naturally weathered and classic, Driftwood is a mix of warm brown and salty grey tones that swirl though the Casual White Oak boards, giving an elegant, matured look and feel to any space. 10. Inspired by the rolling ocean fog of the New England coastline, Nantucket Fog offers mid grey tones that create an enveloping natural atmosphere. THE DARKS

09. DRIFTWOOD

10. NANTUCKET FOG

11. Evoking the feeling of a gentle thunderstorm, Rain Cloud is a dynamic blend of dark greys that flow through the wood grain, giving any space a grounded and relaxed vibe. 12. The darkest tone in the collection, Osaka Black is a brooding and sophisticated take on a truly natural black tone that still allows the grain of the wood to shine through.

11. RAIN CLOUD

12. OSAKA BLACK

DETAILS

Single Widths at 8"

Charactered Grain

Up to 12' Lengths

Engineered for stability and flexibility in installation

Non-VOC finish that can be touched-up over time

Made in the USA in our employee-owned mills

MADE IN THE USA: A LOVE STORY

Our craftspeople are at the core of everything we do.

We could make our flooring somewhere else, in another way, with less hands-on labor, and many others do, but working with Pioneer Millworks means knowing that your flooring has been sustainably crafted by an American team that love their craft and care about your project.

As a company, Pioneer Millworks does not just look at our financial bottom line— we believe in the Triple Bottom Line where people, planet, and prosperity hold equal weight when it comes to business decisions.

Now we’re taking that last one, prosperity, and investing in our team by becoming 100% Employee-Owned as an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).

THE WHY AND WHEN: ENGINEERED FLOOR

When it comes to engineered wood flooring, there are a lot of options on the market today that run the gamut of quality, price, origin, and material health. When we first developed our line of engineered flooring & paneling fifteen years ago, we asked ourselves a simple question; can we make a sustainably harvested or reclaimed engineered wood floor that is Eco-friendly, made in the USA, and healthy? Turned out, we sure can.

Our engineered floors are low-VOC, CARB2, LEED point eligible, and uniquely made right here in the USA. Some of our engineered floors are FSC® certified and many are UL GreenGUARD Gold® certified—which means we tested them and they don’t off-gas, promoting healthy indoor air quality for you & your family.

Our uncommonly thick 4mm wear-layer of reclaimed or sustainable wood gives you plenty of the “good stuff”—great for wear or refinishing. It’s also a conscious way to use these materials—wear layers instead of solid wood make the wood go farther.

We craft our sustainably harvested & domestic reclaimed engineered products from start to finish in our New York mill.

By keeping our production in-house and not relying on thirdparty manufactures, we know exactly what goes into every plank of your order. The result of these efforts is transparency, consistency, and a healthier home & planet.

So, WHEN is it best to use engineered over solid for wood flooring? In areas where moisture constancy is an issue like basements, concrete pads, humid climates, or over radiant floor you’ll see a markable difference in stability with an engineered option. Same for longer spans of wide wood, engineered floors cup far less than a long/wide board.

But isn’t solid wood a more “real” wood floor? We’re never quite sure what folks mean when they ask this. Sure, historically houses were made with solid plank floors; but a quality engineered wood floor is not a laminate or vinyl alternative to solid hardwood. There are no plastic fillers making up your floor—it’s still all wood. The small amount of resin from the glue actually can contribute to better performance and stability than its solid counterpart when it comes to movement and cupping.

We’re often asked about how long an engineered floor will last when compared to a solid wood floor. There are a number of variables to consider including the species, finish, and use of the space, but it is safe to say that our engineered flooring will last for generations. There’s plenty of wood in the wear layer to allow for refinishing, and since the tongue & groove is milled into the plywood, the floor will remain stable longer than many solid wood floors.

Ultimately, the choice between solid and engineered flooring depends on how the floor is going to be installed, loved, and used throughout its life cycle. Our team of experts can help guide you through the different options Pioneer Millworks has to offer and find just the right flooring option for your unique project.

“This

collection conveys a connection to the natural world—looking at things like pine needles, fields of wheat, and acorns, adopting them into the color palette through tones and finishes that speak to the times in which we live.”

~David Senise

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