Once you’ve decided what you’re building, choosing and using the right lumber for the project can make all the difference. Here are a few tips and tutorials to help make your next project a success. Check back each week for new posts. If you don’t find what you need, shoot us an email and we’ll respond as quickly as possible.
Have you wondered what the difference between square foot, board foot, and linear foot is? When you think of having to run the math to figure out what you need for your home or project do you get overwhelmed? If so this post is perfect for you! You’re not the only one who gets overwhelmed by the numbers, so we have compiled all of our best information to help you figure it out!
When you’re looking for the timeless beauty of hardwood floors, wood is hard to beat. Every board’s uncommon potential brings life to your home, whether you are installing wood floors in all of the rooms of your home or just a small section. Real wood floors add a whole other level of character to your home that you won’t find with any other flooring option.
You’ve purchased your finishing lumber. You’ve unloaded it into the garage. Last weekend was spent meticulously staining each board, and now you think you’re ready to start installing it in your house… but where do you start???
When you’re looking for the ideal accent for a room or to change the whole room, reclaimed barn wood shiplap is the perfect rustic option! We find ourselves creating some of the most unique walls and ceilings with some amazing creativity!
We are so excited to have just received another beautiful load of our reclaimed barn wood flooring back into stock! That skip planed look is just so incredible and it’s hard not to drool over those boards!
Once upon a time. That’s how so many stories are started, but here at Kentucky Lumber, most of ours begin with something like this: someone had a project – a dream project – and they decided to stop dreaming about it and make it reality. Many of our customers come to us for…
In a world bent on demolition, our customers have built. They’ve found unique ways to love their families. They’ve created practical ways to be generous in their communities. In a world where they have been labeled “non-essential,” they’ve proven just how essential they actually are. We’ve seen dreams erected and goals achieved.
These are some of our favorite recent barndominiums from Kentucky Lumber customer’s. Not only are the projects amazing, but these customers…
We’ve seen some of the coolest tables, shelves, counters, and desks built from our slabs by some very creative DIYers. We’re all pretty stoked to see some of the new projects that have just gotten started and…
Tongue and groove and shiplap may appear the same, but the contrast is in the joint, not the appearance. The pattern changes what you see when it's installed. You'll probably want to know the difference between T&G and shiplap before you purchase, because both have advantages.