Individual Collection floorboards — HOLZ-BARAN GmbH near Leipzig

Individual Collection

Your floor. Your character — hand-finishing techniques

The Individual Collection combines traditional hand-finishing with contemporary hardwood flooring. Brushing, planing, worm-holing and liming give each pattern a character that cannot be replicated by machine.

  • Patterns 12 Oak, Smoked Oak, Red Oak & Ash
  • Finishing 4 Brushing, planing, liming, worm-holing
  • Protection Oxidative oil Durable and breathable
  • Production Luppa Sawmill near Leipzig

Quality classes

Three style directions — brushed, planed/worm-holed, limed

The Individual Collection has the right finish for every interior style — from urban used look to romantic whitewashed look.

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    Brushed

    Wire brushing removes the soft wood fibres and reveals the hard grain — creating a three-dimensional, tactile "used look" surface ideal for loft and Scandinavian interiors.

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    Planed & Worm-Holed

    Hand planing creates a heavy, uneven structure. Worm-holing replicates historic insect damage for an authentic retro character.

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    Limed

    Lime pigments are worked into the grain to create a pale, matte-white shimmer — the "whitewashed look" or "shabby chic" effect.

Dimensions

Standard dimensions and custom sizes

Standard values for solid boards and 2-layer boards. All custom sizes available on request.

Measure Value
Solid boards — Length 400–2,200 mm (up to 4,000 mm on request)
Solid boards — Thickness 14 mm and 20 mm (special sizes available)
Solid boards — Width 125–200 mm (up to 300 mm to order)
2-layer boards — Length 800–2,400 mm (up to 4,000 mm on request)
2-layer boards — Thickness 16 mm and 20 mm (special sizes available)
2-layer boards — Width 160–200 mm (max. 300 mm)

About the Individual Collection

Four hand-finishing techniques — crafted in the manufactory

Individual Collection boards — preserved with high-quality oxidative oil

The wooden floorboards in the Individual Collection have been treated with a high-quality oxidative oil. The oil gives the wood's surface natural protection — it penetrates the pores once applied and hardens naturally through oxygen in the air.

The entire wooden floor is optimally protected. The oil's water- and dirt-repellent properties also protect the wood from environmental and use-related stresses. Nevertheless, the wood can still breathe and continue to improve the room's ambience.

Four hand-finishing techniques

Brushing — on-trend "used" look

Brushing technique — HOLZ-BARAN GmbH

Brushing the wood with the grain highlights the grain and growth rings to maximum effect. Depending on the type of wood and its intensity, different surface finishes can be attained. This technique can achieve an attractive antique appearance or an on-trend "used" look.

Planing — individualised rustic look

Planing technique — HOLZ-BARAN GmbH

Planing the floorboards gives the surface a heavily or coarsely structured character. The surface has concise ups and downs or wave-like patterns. This method creates a beautifully rustic and particularly individual look.

Worm-holing — retro-style look

Worm-holing technique — HOLZ-BARAN GmbH

Woodworm holes can be integrated and imitated deliberately in the floorboards of the Individual Collection. Adding imitation woodworm holes can make a new floor look old, antique, used or even retro.

Liming — whitewashed look

Liming technique — HOLZ-BARAN GmbH

Whitewashing the floorboards gives very special visual results. The ideal candidate is our large-pored oak from the Individual Collection. This method fills the pores with a white mass — creating a light patina, an attractive vintage look, a modern "shabby chic" look or the popular whitewashed look.

Skirting boards as the perfect complement

The Individual Collection floorboards can be rounded off beautifully with our compatible skirting boards. We are happy to offer specialist consultation and will provide appropriate, effective solutions even in tricky cases.

  1. Individual Collection in a living room — HOLZ-BARAN GmbH

    Living

    Loft & Urban Living — brushed and planed

    Brushed and planed boards are the natural choice for industrial-inspired interiors. The "used look" adds warmth and authenticity to architectural spaces.

    We can also enable you to lay the floor yourself and supply the tools you need. Ask us for details.

  2. Consultation on wood flooring — HOLZ-BARAN GmbH

    Style

    Country style & Shabby Chic — limed and worm-holed

    Limed floors harmonise perfectly with pale, friendly country-house interiors. Worm-holed and planed boards suit historic buildings with original exposed features.

    Whether private customer or company, we always endeavour to make your individual wishes for an attractive wooden floor a reality.

Frequently asked questions

Brushing uses a wire brush to remove the soft wood fibres from between the growth rings. The harder grain is left proud, creating a three-dimensional, slightly rough surface with the "used look" quality.

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Solid wood planks in the HOLZ-BARAN manufactory

Variants

All Individual Collection patterns

12 patterns — brushed, planed, limed or worm-holed

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Your project starts here

Let's talk about your wooden floor

In person, by phone or by email. We advise you on wood species, dimensions, surfaces and lead times — no obligation, in a relaxed conversation.

Get in touch
+49 (0)34361 51577 Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm
Solid wood planks in the HOLZ-BARAN manufactory