Wood is known for its:
When reclaimed, it takes on a whole new level of personality and contributes to the circular economy and our enjoyment of nature.
Having passed the test of time and aged by the elements, our reclaimed wood adds beauty, atmosphere, and strength to any space.
BASIC USE: Union Square Vintage Products offers naturally weathered reclaimed wood products for interior design applications. The aged wood has an appearance suited for interior walls, ceilings, fixtures, and furniture. All products are free of toxins, lead paint, and animal waste — making it safe for residential and commercial use. MATERIAL ORIGIN: Canadian farms.
Characteristics:
MOISTURE CONTENT: Moisture content ranges from eight to twelve percent.
LIMITATIONS & WARRANTY: While naturally weathered, reclaimed wood has high physical integrity, it does contain checks, marks, knotholes, nail-heads, occasional warping typical of lumber. Color and patina will vary. No two boards are alike! Please allow for these natural traits when designing the application. We stand behind our wood and the work of our craftsmen. If you are unhappy with the performance of our reclaimed wood products, please contact us directly to help come up with a reasonable solution for all involved.
Union Square Vintage products guarantees our products against manufacturing defects. If, upon opening a box, a panel is defective or fails to meet your expectations, you may return the box to the retailer for replacement or full credit.
This product is flammable and its use near an important heating source (such as gas fireplace, solid burning appliances, slow burning stove etc.) is not recommended.
Please check the latest construction regulations or the nearest fire department in your locality. For installation over concrete walls, wood separators (strapping) are recommended.
Direct installation over concrete is not covered by the warranty. Given the nature of wood, it is possible that barnwood boards may exhibit colour variations from one board to the next or from one production lot to the next. No two boards are the same in color or texture. We recommend that you lay out the boards on the floor before installation, based on your personal colour preferences.
Reclaimed wood boards bring life and personality to your space.
NO POWER TOOLS NECESSARY
Installation Instructions:
Make your home a beautiful space to host in with a wood plank wall installed in ONE day.
CALCULATE YOUR SQUARE FOOTAGE
Grab a tape measure and jot down the height (vertical) in inches and the width (horizontal) in inches. Here’s the secret formula, Height (inches) x Width (inches) ÷ 144 = Your Square Footage. Always allow about 10% for work losses.
GETTING STARTED
– Boards add approximately 3/8″ to the wall thickness.
– Our Reclaimed Barnwood wall boards are not recommended for installation outdoors, on floors, or in high moisture areas like showers or bathtubs.
– WARNING: These Barnwood boards are classified as a combustible material and must be installed with proper clearances from heat sources according to the fireplace, heater, or appliance manufacturers installation instructions.
USEFUL TOOLS
Step Ladder • Stud Finder • Straight Edge • Level
Installation Instructions
– Unbox your boards. For best results, allow the boards to acclimate to the room conditions prior to installation. Spread out the boxes with the boards lying flat on a solid surface. (Approx. 24 hrs)
– Align your boards on the floor to visualize how your layout will look before you begin attaching to the wall. Determine the direction in which you chose to install your boards.
Locate the wall studs’ centers and use a light vertical pencil line to mark the location with a level.
Note that studs may not be exactly 16″ or 24″ apart especially if there are windows or other openings in the wall. Locating each stud will allow you to place board ends over the stud, so both pieces can be nailed securely to it.
– Paint the wall. Apply a dark colored primer on your wall before installing your barnwood boards. Allow the wall to dry before installing the boards.
– Level. Make sure to start the first row with a level.
– Width. Use the same boards width to complete each row.
– Cross cutting to length with a power saw is recommended. We also recommend you make cuts as you install the boards on the wall to ensure you have accurate length measurements to minimize unnecessary waste. For your safety, always cut wood products in a well-ventilated area using safety glasses, a dust mask, and gloves. Be sure to read manufacturer specifications and instructions before operating any power equipment. If you need to cut the width of the boards, we recommend using a circular saw. Simply measure the area of wall left to cover to get the width measurement, then cut the board(s) to match. Boards can be uneven even after trimming and may also show small holes. Boards can be split in 2 during unpacking which will not show once installed.
– Fixing the boards. Fix the boards to your wall using finishing nails. Construction glue may also be used.
The ends of adjacent boards should meet at the center of a stud for proper attachment. If there is no baseboard, allow for a small gap between the floor and the bottom of the first plank.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions and remember that our barnwood boards add approximately 3/8 inch to the wall thickness.