Our fabulous engineered oak flooring is a perfect alternative to a solid oak floor. This oak flooring is plywood backed with a thick real hardwood veneer, giving the exact look of a traditional solid wood floor whilst making it extremely stable, easy to install and economical with the added bonus of being suitable for use with underfloor heating. Our oak engineered flooring range comes in a variety of stunning colours, finishes and textures including light, herringbone, dark and antiqued oak.
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The Benefits of Engineered Oak Flooring
Engineered oak flooring is becoming an increasingly popular option for homeowners and interior designers. Its versatility, durability, and perhaps most importantly, its stunning aesthetic appeal, mean that for many customers, it is the obvious style choice. It looks authentic and traditional but with the added benefit of being significantly more economical than solid hardwood flooring and, often one of the most important points for new projects, is that fact that it can be used with underfloor heating where non-engineered hardwood floors cannot.
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How Is Engineered Oak Flooring made
Engineered oak flooring is a type of wood flooring that is created by bonding real hardwood oak to mutliple layers of plywood. The layering of materials creates a highly durable and stable flooring material with many benefits. It is the perfect choice for areas that have underfloor heating. The engineered layering makes the wood flooring super stable and hence it can cope with the stresses of underfloor heating. Its acoustic properties suit perfectly entertaining or relaxation areas in the home such as dining rooms, lounges, snugs etc. welcoming aesthetic.
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IS ENGINEERED OAK FLOORING Easy to install?
Installation of engineered wood flooring is easy and straightforward. It can be glued down or nailed down, on a variety of sub-floor types, including concrete, plywood and existing flooring. This means preparation is minimal, taking away the time-consuming and costly process of preparing the sub- floor before installation.
IS ENGINEERED HARDWOOD Flooring Expensive?
Investing in engineered oak flooring is investing in the long-term value of your home. Wooden flooring is an aesthetically desirable option and as discussed has a whole range of other beneficial qualities. It is durable and versatile. It is economical and easy to install. And perhaps most importantly when improving the decor of your home - it looks stunning! Its installation will also provide your home with some green credentials, which will undoubtedly improve the sale value should you choose to move house. If your tastes are drawn to the appearance of a solid wood floor, then perhaps you should consider engineered oak flooring as an alternative!
