Beyond Reclaimed: The Beauty of French, European, and Domestic Hardwood Flooring

For nearly three decades, Black's Farmwood has been known throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for exceptional reclaimed wood flooring sourced from historic barns and buildings across America. Today, our Petaluma showroom represents a new chapter. We now offer a comprehensive range of French Oak, European Oak, and domestic hardwood flooring that reflects the same passion for craftsmanship, sustainability, and design excellence that has defined Black's Farmwood since the beginning.

Our French and European Oak flooring combines traditional European craftsmanship with modern precision. These prefinished engineered wide plank floors feature a 4 mm wear layer and advanced UV-cured finishes that ensure durability and consistent color tone. Sustainably produced and FSC-certified, these collections are available with short lead times and are ideal for both residential and commercial projects across California.
Whether the project calls for classic sophistication or a modern minimalist design, our European and French Oak selections offer unmatched beauty, precision, and performance. Their timeless appeal, natural variation, and dimensional stability make them a favorite among architects and designers seeking consistency, quality, and ease of installation.

Hand Crafted French Oak
For those who appreciate artistry and tradition, Black's Farmwood offers Hand Crafted French Oak flooring imported directly from Europe. Skilled artisans meticulously work each board to recreate the warmth and character of aged European floors found in old chateaus and historic English pubs. The surface is gently textured, wire-brushed, or lightly distressed to reveal the natural beauty and movement of the grain. Every detail is designed to evoke the patina of centuries-old wood while maintaining the structure, stability, and performance required for modern interiors.
Our handcrafted French Oak floors are available in both solid and engineered construction with a substantial
​6 mm wear layer that provides the depth and longevity of traditional solid wood while offering the versatility of engineered performance.
These floors can be customized through a wide range of European hardwax oil finishes that enhance color depth and texture while allowing the wood to breathe naturally. Clients can choose from a curated palette of tones inspired by classic French country homes and traditional European estates or request a fully custom color created in collaboration with our finishing partners. The finish creates a soft matte sheen and a natural tactile surface that feels warm, elegant, and authentic underfoot.
Available in rustic, select, and clean contemporary looks, each handcrafted French Oak floor carries a quiet sophistication that blends heritage with modern design. Perfect for luxury residences, wineries, and boutique commercial spaces, these floors bring old-world charm and authenticity into contemporary settings.

Domestic Hardwoods: Grain, Character, and Craftsmanship
In addition to our imported collections, Black's Farmwood proudly offers sustainably harvested domestic hardwood flooring, including white oak, red oak, hickory, and walnut. Each species can be custom-milled and finished to the client's exact specifications in either solid or engineered construction.
We offer a variety of grades and grain orientations to help achieve the perfect aesthetic and performance for each project. Domestic hardwoods can be milled in rustic, select, rift, rift and quartered, or live sawn grades. Each option expresses the wood's natural character in a distinct way. We can also produce these hardwoods in several grain orientations, each offering unique visual and structural qualities:

• Plain Sawn – Highlights cathedral grain patterns that create warmth and visual flow.
• Rift Sawn – Displays straight, consistent lines for a refined and architectural appearance.
• Quarter Sawn – Features tight grain and superior dimensional stability, ideal for radiant heat or precision installations.
• Live Sawn – Combines all three grain cuts in one board, showcasing the full character of the log with balanced natural variation.

Each orientation celebrates the tree's individuality and provides a distinct visual texture. Whether your project calls for the bold grain of American white oak or the rich tones of walnut, our domestic hardwoods offer authenticity, strength, and timeless appeal.

Every collection offered by Black's Farmwood is selected for quality, consistency, and environmental responsibility. Our wood products are sourced through FSC-certified partners whenever possible and are prepared by mills that share our values of precision and sustainability. From the hills of Sonoma to the coastal architecture of Marin and San Francisco, our flooring is designed to meet the highest standards of California design and performance.

​Visit the Black's Farmwood showroom in Petaluma, California, to experience our curated selection of European Oak, French Oak, and domestic hardwood flooring. We serve the greater San Francisco Bay Area, including Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and beyond. Our team provides expert guidance, custom finishing options, and short lead times to help you achieve the perfect result for your next project.