Douglas Fir Flooring: 4 Stunning Reclaimed Styles

Few woods are as instantly recognizable or as enduring as Douglas Fir flooring. With its rich reddish hue, straight grain, and unmatched strength-to-weight ratio, Douglas Fir has been a favorite among builders for centuries.

From 19th-century warehouses to modern homes, this wood has shaped American architecture. Its durability and beauty made it the material of choice for factories, barns, and timber-frame buildings across the country. 

At Manomin Resawn Timbers, we specialize in bringing this legacy indoors. Our reclaimed Douglas Fir flooring options are milled from beams and boards that have already stood strong for over a century. Each plank carries the character of its past, repurposed for timeless elegance underfoot.

You can see the remarkable properties of Douglas Fir, and how each of our four reclaimed flooring styles captures something unique about this historic wood.

Why Douglas Fir? A Beloved American Softwood

Douglas Fir has been a cornerstone of American building for over a century. Prized for its warm reddish-brown tones, straight grain, and exceptional structural integrity, it blends both beauty and brawn in a way few species can match.

Builders in the 1800s quickly recognized its value as a wood that was strong enough to span wide structural beams, yet refined enough for finish carpentry. Its excellent strength-to-weight ratio made it ideal for the heavy timbers used in early factories and barns. 

Many of these buildings still stand today, their bones made of old-growth Douglas Fir that’s now being reclaimed for modern use.

One of the most compelling traits of Douglas Fir is its workability. It takes well to milling, holds finishes beautifully, and adapts across styles from rustic to refined. 

When cut with the vertical grain, it becomes incredibly stable, resisting the swelling and shrinking caused by seasonal humidity shifts.

Reclaimed Douglas Fir flooring captures the legacy of this iconic wood, showcasing these wonderful features and bringing natural history and craftsmanship into your home.

Style #1: Reclaimed Douglas Fir Vertical Grain Flooring

Known for its clean lines and structural precision, vertical grain Douglas Fir was the gold standard of wood flooring in the early 20th century. It was prized not just for its refined look, but for its remarkable stability.

This flooring is milled from reclaimed wood sourced from 19th-century timber structures. The vertical grain pattern offers a sleek, uniform appearance while dramatically reducing movement from moisture or temperature changes.

It’s an ideal choice for high-traffic areas that require a durable and dependable surface. With its warm amber tones and tight grain, Douglas Fir flooring in this form is both historically rooted and visually timeless.

Style #2: Reclaimed Douglas Fir Signature Flooring

For a classic, all-purpose option that still delivers character in spades, our Signature style celebrates the natural charm of Douglas Fir. Salvaged from Industrial Revolution-era factories and warehouses, this flooring brings with it over a hundred years of lived experience.

Its signature features include warm red hues, knotty detail, and a slightly more varied grain pattern than our vertical grain Douglas Fir. These natural markings make each board unique, giving this Douglas Fir flooring a casual, approachable elegance.

Whether you’re building something rustic or refined, this is the wood that adapts to its environment—just as it once adapted to serve as the backbone of American industry.

Style #3: Reclaimed Douglas Fir Rough Sawn Flooring

If you’re seeking a bold, tactile look with true historical grit, our Rough Sawn Douglas Fir flooring delivers. These boards are cut straight from reclaimed timbers and left with their original saw marks intact.

This surface texture tells a visual story. You’ll see the arcs of century-old blades and the weathering of time etched across each plank. Once installed and finished on-site, the flooring retains its raw, rustic look but becomes smooth and comfortable underfoot.

This is Douglas Fir flooring at its most expressive—perfect for spaces that embrace rugged texture and old-world authenticity.

Style #4: Reclaimed Douglas Fir Manomin Extreme Flooring

At the pinnacle of rustic luxury is our Manomin Extreme Flooring—an impressive wide plank flooring style cut from massive reclaimed timbers. These planks measure up to 15 inches across, a width virtually unheard of in modern wood sourcing.

Such dramatic scale makes a striking visual statement, showcasing the full character of reclaimed Douglas Fir: from deep red and brown tones to weathered imperfections and rich patina. It’s a flooring style that evokes grand spaces and natural materials working in harmony.

Beyond looks, this flooring is structurally outstanding. Douglas Fir’s high strength-to-weight ratio ensures these wide boards remain stable and durable, making them just as practical as they are beautiful.

More Than Just Flooring: Douglas Fir Throughout the Home

While reclaimed Douglas Fir flooring is often the centerpiece of a room, its potential extends far beyond what’s underfoot. At Manomin Resawn Timbers, we also offer this remarkable wood in a variety of other forms, each designed to bring warmth, texture, and history to different areas of the home.

Reclaimed Douglas Fir paneling is a beautiful way to carry the material vertically—on accent walls, ceilings, or entire rooms. The consistent tone and subtle grain pattern of Douglas Fir creates a cohesive backdrop that feels both inviting and refined.

In living spaces, bedrooms, or even kitchens, Douglas Fir paneling offers a visual warmth that complements a wide range of styles, from mountain rustic to clean-lined modern.

For structural or decorative applications, we use Douglas Fir timbers that are as strong as they are stunning. These timbers often retain signs of their previous use, such as tool marks or weathering, adding layers of character to vaulted ceilings, mantels, or open truss designs.

Many clients choose Douglas Fir timbers for fireplace mantels as well, appreciating how the bold grain and rich color draw attention to the heart of the home.

Used throughout a home, reclaimed Douglas Fir brings continuity and soul to a space. Whether it’s grounding a room with flooring, framing it with beams, or softening it with paneling, this versatile wood carries the same legacy and beauty across every surface it touches.

Bring Home the Story of Douglas Fir

Each style of Douglas Fir flooring we offer carries with it a unique chapter of American history. From refined vertical grain Douglas Fir to dramatic wide plank flooring, these options allow you to ground your space in something that’s as beautiful as it is enduring.

If you’re ready to start your next project or simply want to learn more, reach out to our team. We’d be happy to share samples, ideas, or just talk wood