Viridian Wood Products

Uses for Reclaimed Wood Beams in a Remodeling Project

Old barns are a great source for collecting reclaimed wood beams. This article explains ways you can incorporate them into your next remodeling project.

5 Ways to Add Reclaimed Wood to Your Restaurant Decor

When designing or remodeling a restaurant, be sure to keep reclaimed wood floors or reclaimed redwood panels in mind. Read more about the possibilities with these eco-friendly alternatives to new wood.

The American Classics: A Comparison of Circle Sawn Antique, White and Red Oak Flooring

Oak flooring has always been popular, and now reclaimed oak flooring is a hit as well. This article explains some of the different types of reclaimed oak flooring available, such as circle sawn antique oak flooring. Learn where each is salvaged from and which type will work best for you.

How Reclaimed Wood can Make a Fireplace Snap, Crackle and Pop

Reclaimed wood paneling is for more then decorating your walls. Today’s fireplaces are going beyond the typical brick mold to incorporate materials such as redwood paneling. This post offers suggestions on the what to look for in reclaimed wood paneling when using it to spruce up your fireplace.

Reclaimed Wood and Restaurant Remodeling: A Complementary Relationship

Incorporating reclaimed wood into your restaurant design is an art that is not discussed as often as it should be. Viridian co-founder Joe Mitchoff has written a white paper to explain many ideas and starting points for designing an environmentally friendly space. Read more about eco-friendly restaurant design and read the white paper (linked in this post) for all of the information.

Tasting East at the Paramount Hotel

Viridian’s reclaimed wood paneling was recently used in Portland’s newly reopened restaurant, Tasting East. Along with that, their recycled gym bleachers were used to create seating with an urban touch. Learn more about the reopened restaurant’s look and feel and how they used reclaimed wood to achieve it.

New Product Spotlight: American Classic White Oak Flooring

White oak floors are hot this year, appearing in multi-million-dollar luxury homes across the nation – including Sir Elton John’s swank new Beverly Hills estate. We’re not surprised; the clean, light tones found in white oak hardwood flooring can really brighten up a space and complement any décor style. That’s why we’re thrilled to now offer reclaimed white oak flooring as part of our “American Classic” flooring line. Traditional flavor. White oak floors possess a traditional appearance that hearkens back to the simplicity and wholesomeness of country living. As an added bonus, our reclaimed white oak flooring features occasional nail holes to give it that reclaimed character. Mix and match. While white oak flooring looks gorgeous by itself, you can also mix it with our red oak flooring to increase the “wow” factor. Use it anywhere. With a score of

Can Viridian Reclaim My Old Barn?

It’s possible your old barn could be turned into reclaimed timber. Despite the fact the structure is old, the wood could still have some life to it. Viridian will evaluate every offer they receive and offer some helpful guidelines in this post about what they look for when obtaining reclaimed wood.

Our Mt. Baker Ski Lodge Project

With a surprise snowstorm in mid-March, Mt. Baker Ski Area in Washington is on track for a huge snow year. Although ski season has passed its peak for the year, there are still plenty of reasons to hit the slopes – not the least of which is the new Raven Hut Lodge, which opened this winter at Mt. Baker. Not only does this lodge, located on the site of the old Raven Hot Café, boast two fireplaces and full food services, but its all-wood interior also features seating for 300 guests at none other than our very own reclaimed wood tables and bar counters. Made from salvaged gym bleachers – fitting for a lodge that supports athletic activity, no? – our reclaimed wood tables enhance the Raven Hut’s cozy setting and offer unparalleled durability for the many skiers and snowboarders

Sustainable Restaurant Design – Free White Paper Download

Viridian co-founder and reclaimed wood expert Joe Mitchoff outlines strategies for designing a sustainable restaurant in a free, downloadable white paper: “Sustainable Restaurant Design: Going Green is Good Business.”