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Cargo Flooring — Million Mile Oak
$14per linear foot
In Stock
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Last verified August 13, 2026 · inventory turns weekly, so call 720·236·0454 before you drive over
- Species
- Red & White Oak / Rock & Silver Maple
- Dimensions
- 12in W × 1.25in · 6–12ft
- Reclaimed
- Semi-truck trailers
- Note
- Three types · cut to length on site
| Type | Species | Character | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory seconds | Mixed hardwood | Never installed · no bolt holes · clean face | Workbenches, cutting boards, anything needing a flat clean surface | $14 / linear ft |
| Reclaimed oak | Mixed red & white oak | Bolt holes, strap marks, heavy character | Iron acetate finishes, tables, feature walls | $14 / linear ft |
| Reclaimed maple | Rock, silver & other hard maples | Lighter and cleaner than the oak | Pale Scandinavian-style finishes | $14 / linear ft |
| Cut to size | Any of the above | Any length under 12ft | Fitting it in your vehicle | Small cutting charge |
Prices verified August 13, 2026 · call 720·236·0454 to confirm stock
This is the floor of a semi-truck trailer. It gets pulled at about a million miles or five years, whichever lands first — which is where the name comes from, and why there is a steady supply of it.
Nothing is wrong with the wood. Oak that has spent a million miles with freight, pallet jacks and forklifts working across it is not worn out; it is broken in.
$14 per linear foot for all three types. Twelve inches wide, an inch and a quarter thick, in 6, 8, 10 and 12 foot lengths.
Three types, one price
Factory seconds. Never installed. No bolt holes, no strap scars, no history — just a clean flat 12-inch hardwood board an inch and a quarter thick. If you are building a workbench or gluing up cutting boards, this is the one. Character is the last thing you want when you are going to plane the surface anyway.
Reclaimed oak. A mixed blend of red and white oak, and the one people picture when they hear “million mile.” Bolt holes right through the board, strap marks, gouges, dark patches where a load sat. We sell the original carriage bolts separately, so you can put them back in as a detail instead of plugging the holes.
Reclaimed maple. Rock, silver and other hard maples, mixed. Same board, same wear, but it finishes noticeably lighter than the oak — a pale, clean, Scandinavian tone rather than the warm brown you get from oak. Worth looking at if a room is already dark.
Why oak is the one for an iron acetate finish
Iron acetate is steel wool dissolved in vinegar. It does not stain wood so much as react with it — the iron finds the tannin in the timber and the two go dark together. Deep grey, weathered brown, near black, depending on the wood and how long you leave it.
Oak is loaded with tannin, so it takes that reaction hard and evenly. Maple has almost none, which is why it barely moves. That is not a fault of the maple; it is the reason to buy it if you want a light finish that stays light.
We cut it here
Most yards hand you a twelve-foot board and wish you luck. We cut it down on site for a small charge — tell us your finished length when you buy. It is the difference between this fitting in your vehicle and not.
What people build with it
Accent walls, ceilings, wainscoting, barn doors, shelving, table and bench tops. At 1.25 inches it spans a shelf without a stiffener, and at twelve inches wide a table top is two or three boards rather than six.
Before you come
Call 720-236-0454 to confirm which of the three is on the rack and how long you need it. If you want it cut, say so on the phone and we will have the saw ready.
FIG. 025.QQuestions
Cargo Flooring — Million Mile Oak — common questions
What is million mile oak?
It is the oak decking out of a semi-truck trailer. A trailer floor gets replaced at roughly a million miles or five years, whichever comes first, and that is where the name comes from. The wood is still sound — it is the mileage that retires it, not rot.
What are the three types of cargo flooring?
Factory seconds, which were never installed and have no bolt holes or wear. Reclaimed oak, a mixed blend of red and white oak with bolt holes and heavy character. And reclaimed maple, a blend of rock, silver and other hard maples that finishes lighter than the oak.
How much does cargo flooring cost in Denver?
All three types are $14 per linear foot at Revolve Reclaimed. Boards are 12 inches wide and 1.25 inches thick, in 6, 8, 10 and 12 foot lengths.
Which type should I buy?
Factory seconds if you want a clean flat surface — workbenches, cutting boards. Reclaimed oak if you want the bolt holes and the marks, and especially if you plan an iron acetate finish. Reclaimed maple if you want the same board in a paler, more Scandinavian tone.
Why is oak better for an iron acetate finish?
Iron acetate — steel wool dissolved in vinegar — darkens wood by reacting with the tannin in it. Oak is high in tannin, so it takes the reaction hard and goes deep grey to near black. Maple has very little tannin and barely responds, which is exactly why people choose it when they want the board to stay light.
Can I buy the bolts too?
Yes. The carriage bolts that came out of the trailer floors are available separately, so you can put them back in the holes as a detail rather than filling them.
Can you cut it to length?
Yes. We cut cargo flooring down at the warehouse for a small charge, so you do not have to fit a 12-footer in a hatchback. Tell us the finished length when you buy.
How is this different from boxcar flooring?
Thickness and origin. Cargo flooring is 1.25 inches thick and came out of a semi-trailer. Boxcar flooring is 2.25 inches thick, came out of a rail freight car, is genuinely antique, and is sold by the whole board only.
When it's gone, it's gone.
Inventory turns over weekly. Call ahead, then pull your truck up — we load with the forklift.