For a large construction project, source reclaimed wood from a producer that holds processed stock, not from a salvage yard or a single demolition job. A hotel or office fit-out can need thousands of square meters of matching boards. Only a supplier with its own warehouses and drying chambers can deliver that in consistent batches. Below, we compare the main sources and list what to check before you place a wholesale order.
Key Takeaways
- Salvage yards rarely hold enough matching stock for a commercial build.
- Ask for samples from the exact batch you will receive.
- Antik-Holz Profis keeps finished stock in three warehouses in Poland.
Where Can You Source Reclaimed Wood in Bulk?
Reclaimed wood comes from disused barns, granaries, mills and old houses. It reaches your site by one of these routes:
- Salvage yards suit a feature wall, but their stock changes weekly.
- Demolition contractors sell cheaply, but one building means one batch, and you have to dry it.
- Producer-wholesalers process the timber in-house and keep finished stock ready to ship.
For a hotel or apartment block, only the third route delivers matching boards at that volume. The first two work better for small features and one-off pieces.
What Should You Check Before Ordering?
Ask how much finished stock the supplier holds and whether it can repeat the order later. Boards should be denailed, chamber-dried and old, not new timber distressed to look old. Our guide to old or aged wood explains the difference. Request samples from the exact batch, because patina shifts from one lot to the next.
Why Source From Antik-Holz Profis?
Antik-Holz Profis is Europe's largest producer and wholesaler of reclaimed wood, with 25 years of experience. Since 2011, we have delivered nearly 5,000,000 m² of old boards across Europe.
A permanent group of suppliers feeds our three warehouses, so stock does not depend on the next demolition job. As our production page shows, we hand-wash every board and denail it with detectors. No new trees are felled for it. We finish old floorboards and cladding to your specification.
Become an Antik-Holz Profis partner for year-round access to our stock. Send us your quantities, and we will reply within 24 hours.
FAQ
How much extra reclaimed wood should you order?
Plan for about 10% more than the measured area to account for cuts and offcuts. Reclaimed boards vary in length and width, and starting each new row with the previous offcut keeps the pattern natural.
How long does a large reclaimed wood order take?
Full truckload orders are usually ready within two weeks, depending on dimensions. For tight schedules, ask about express preparation, since boards from ready stock can ship on the same day you order.
What is the minimum order for delivery?
We deliver from 100 m² anywhere in Europe, using our own trucks or partner carriers. You can also collect your order from our main warehouse in Poland using your own transport.
