Ash flooring all but disappeared when the emerald ash borer devastated the species. Fabrica's Relic line has brought it back, with the bold, open grain and strong character that made ash a favorite in the first place.
Most people landing on this page already know they want something with more personality than a standard oak floor. The question is whether Relic ash is the exact look, or whether you want to compare a few bold, high-character hardwood options first.
Relic is for homeowners who want the bold, open grain of ash, a floor with strong visual character that oak simply can't replicate.
Love the direction but want to compare other high-character hardwood options before committing? Start with our broader selection.
Ken explains what makes ash grain so different from oak, and why the Relic line is worth seeing in person while it's available.
Oak dominates the hardwood market for good reason: it's durable, widely available, and works in almost any home. But if you've spent time looking at oak samples, you've probably noticed how similar most of them look once they're stained and finished.
Ash is different. Its grain is wider, bolder, and more open than oak, the kind of wood that has a presence of its own without needing a dramatic stain to stand out.
Fabrica's Relic line captures that character well. It's a hardwood floor that reads as deliberate, a choice, not a default.
The catch: ash flooring is genuinely rare right now. The emerald ash borer devastated ash trees across North America, and most manufacturers moved on. We don't know how long Relic will remain available, and we'd rather you see it in person before the window closes.
Grain and finish read very differently on a small sample than they do across a full room. Ash in particular has a lot of variation. What looks rustic and earthy on a 3-inch chip can feel entirely different once it's installed wall to wall.
When you visit, we can put Relic next to oak options in similar tones so you can see the difference clearly. Most people find that comparison alone answers most of their questions.
We also know this product is limited. If Relic is the right fit for your space, we'd rather help you move forward confidently than have you come back in a few months to find it's no longer available.
When you visit, bring a few photos of your room along with any cabinet, trim, or paint colors you're working with. That usually makes it much faster to see whether Relic ash is the right fit, or whether another high-character hardwood gets you closer. We offer free measures and quotes before you commit.
