Hand-Scraped and Distressed Floors
Before modern ways of machine based sanding were common, floors were hand scraped on-site to make sure they were flat. Nowadays people are turning to hand-scraped and distressed floors to add texture and a unique feel to their floor.Distressing is typically done by a machine, although some distressed floors are done by hand, these machine scraped floors can show a repeating pattern of distresses. Although this makes for a less expensive alternative it can take away from the natural feel of the floor.
Actual hand-scraped floors are done by hand. This old world approach, when properly done, creates a truly unique floor. Hand-scraped floors differ greatly in texture dependent on the skill of the person scraping the floor. Hand-scraped floors have become popular in upscale homes and commercial buildings.