Our largest flooring range, and the one that suits most homes. A genuine oak surface bonded to a multi-ply core, giving you a real wood floor that stays stable over underfloor heating and in rooms where solid timber would move.
Browse the full range below, in plank, herringbone, chevron and Versailles, with wear layers from 2.5mm to 6mm and board widths from narrow traditional boards to very wide planks. Colours run from raw unfinished oak through natural, golden and grey to deep smoked tones.
Every floor comes with free A5 samples delivered next-day, a 25-year structural warranty, and a calculator on each product page that works out exactly how many packs you need.
Engineered oak is a broad collection, so it helps to decide two things before you start browsing colours: how thick a wear layer the room needs, and how wide you want the boards.
Wear layer
The depth of real oak above the core, quoted as two numbers. A 14/3mm board is 14mm thick with a 3mm oak surface. Thicker means more sandings over the life of the floor.
Wear layer
Suits
2.5mm
Bedrooms and lighter-use rooms
3mm
Most rooms in most homes
4mm to 6mm
Hallways, kitchens, heavy traffic
Board width
This changes the character of a floor more than most people expect. Wide planks show more grain in each board and read as contemporary, suiting larger and open-plan rooms. Narrower boards give a more traditional, busier floor that works well in smaller spaces and period properties.
Engineered construction is what makes the wider boards possible. Solid oak cannot be milled as wide without excessive movement, which is why our widest planks are all engineered.
Pattern
Every layout we sell is available in engineered oak: straight plank, herringbone, chevron and Versailles panels. Patterned floors need a 15% allowance for cuts rather than 10%, and are generally bonded to the subfloor rather than floated.
Finish matters as much as colour. Lacquer gives a harder, more sealed surface that suits kitchens. Oil soaks in for a softer look and can be spot-repaired. Brushed adds texture you can feel. Unfinished boards are sealed on site, which lets you match an existing floor exactly.
New to engineered oak?
Our engineered oak guide explains how the boards are constructed, how it compares with solid oak, and why it works over underfloor heating.
Underfloor heating
Most of this range is rated for underfloor heating, which is the main reason engineered oak has become the default in new builds, extensions and refitted kitchens. Solid oak generally is not.
Suitability is stated in the specification on every product page. Follow the manufacturer's temperature limit and bring the system back up gradually after fitting.
What else you will need
The calculator on each product page works out the floor itself, including the allowance for cuts. Alongside it you will need:
Underlay, unless it is already attached or the floor is being bonded down
Beading around the perimeter, matched to your floor's finish
Adhesive if the floor is bonded rather than floated, which applies to most patterned layouts
Order the full quantity in one go. Oak is natural and shade varies between production batches, so topping up later is the most common cause of a visible mismatch.
Buying engineered oak: frequently asked questions
Which wear layer should I buy?
3mm suits most rooms. Choose 4mm or thicker for hallways, kitchens and anywhere with heavy traffic, since it allows more sandings over the life of the floor.
Are wide planks better?
Not better, different. Wide boards read as contemporary and show more grain, suiting larger rooms. Narrow boards suit smaller and more traditional spaces.
Can I fit engineered oak myself?
Click-system boards are designed for competent DIY fitting. Tongue and groove, and patterned layouts such as herringbone, are usually bonded down and better suited to an experienced fitter. The joining method is listed on every product page.
How many packs do I need?
Measure your room and use the flooring calculator on any product page. It adds the right waste allowance and rounds to whole packs.
Can engineered oak go in a bathroom?
We would not advise it. Choose LVT or SPC vinyl for bathrooms and utility rooms, which are fully waterproof.
Can I see it before I buy?
Yes. Free A5 samples on every floor, delivered next-day, with no obligation. Look at them in the room they are destined for at different times of day.
How long does delivery take?
Next-day on orders placed before 12pm, and free on orders over £500. Delivery is kerbside or driveway.
See it in your own light first
Free A5 samples, delivered next-day, with no obligation to order.
