Reclaimed flooring, engineered and eco-friendly. Really.

When I first mentioned coming across "green" engineered flooring to some of my fellow TOH writers, I got a bit of the third degree.

"And it's green? Really? And it's engineered flooring? You're sure?"

Yes, yep, yisseree, and uh-huh.

I can understand the hesitation to believe.

Along with the easy installation benefits, engineered wood has been known for dipping into uncertified woods and toxic glues.

And then there's all that off-shore travel time that eats up fuel to get the wood to your doorstep. Not so earth-friendly.

But coming by way of New York-based Pioneer Millworks, who have been working with reclaimed and sustainable wood flooring since 1989, this eco-conscious option is made of FSC-certified wood, formaldehyde-free glues, and a wear layer that's either fresh-sawn and certified or antique reclaimed lumber.

The oils and waxes used to finish off the wood is all natural, and even the packaging in which the product is delivered is made from 100 percent post-consumer materials and water-based inks.

Sounds like the future of wood flooring might just be here.