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.
Read MoreHave 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!
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreYou’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???
Read MoreWhen 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!
Read MoreWe 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!
Read MoreOnce 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…
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThese are some of our favorite recent barndominiums from Kentucky Lumber customer’s. Not only are the projects amazing, but these customers…
Read MoreWe’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…
Read MoreEvery year we spend all of our evening on Friday into Saturday roasting enough hogs to feed a ton of people! The locals come out and help us create some of the best imaginable pulled pork for some of the best imaginable people. Then, we feast.
Read More…Hard work was a way of life. Tears, sweat, grass stains, smashed thumbs, and lectures…they were part of growing. They were part of living. This was how we spent our days. It’s how we lived. It’s how we overcame. We did what we did to be together.
Read MoreWhen we would turn down that long drive and crest the top of the hill, my little boy excitement couldn’t be contained as I’d leap from my seat and out into a world of exploration. I was in farmland heaven!
Read MoreWe recently started carrying poplar as a good option for folks looking to paint their projects, or those who simply wanted less knots than our knotty pine shiplap and T&G.
Read MoreYou don’t want your kitchen’s shiplap to chip and fall apart. You don’t want that nonsense anywhere in your home, but especially in your kitchen. Buying real wood allows you to eliminate so many problems that come with the poorly made MDF shiplap garbage you can pick up at any big box store. Real wood is the solution.
Read MoreRobert and Lindy are an lovely couple from Brighton, IL who drove down last December to see us. They host weddings and receptions in an old barn that was built in (or around) the…..
Read MoreWe love the creativity and skill shown by Erik, Melissa, and Wade, but their individuality is what shines through the most in their floors!
Read MoreMeet John and Andrea’s mudroom! This picture of the pine shiplap accent wall prompted so many texts from people asking one of the biggest questions we see from Facebook posts: ‘What is the stain on that shiplap?’
Read MoreWe get a lot of questions about the best way to finish our reclaimed barn wood flooring. Folks specifically ask about a particular look: The DeVries’ floors. Thankfully, they have been kind enough to teach us how they did it, so we can share with you all!
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