During manufacturing of wire brushed, these floors go through a rotating wire brush that removes the sapwood or softer spring grain of the wood, highlighting the natural richness of each species. Not to be confused with Hand Scraped floors, Wire Brushed floors are another unique and beautiful option for a textured floor. To create this texture, the wood is delicately brushed with steel bristles, opening the grain, removing the soft portion of the top of the wood plank, leaving the hardest wood and revealing a subtle scuffed effect. These floors tend to hide dents and scratches extremely well at the same time it could also give you a European style and look.