Engineered oak is amongst the most popular
species of wood for flooring in both the USA and Europe. Along with its classic
appearance and long lifespan, oak is easily processed to give varying colours that
range from light golden brown to deeper tones. Both heartwood and sapwood are closely
similar, although sapwood typically lighter in colour and containing rays (often
referred to as 'butterflies'). There are two varieties of oak commonly available;
white and red. White oak is typically referred to merely as 'oak' and will be the
variety described whenever the term 'oak' is used without stating a colour. Red
oak has white to light brown sapwood whilst the heartwood is pink to reddish brown.
The wood is generally straight-grained, hard and durable. Red oak undergoes a medium
degree of colour change over time with its freshly milled pink/tan colour ambering
slightly.
Why choose engineered oak flooring?
Besides its obvious beauty, engineered oak
flooring is more stable dimensionally than solid oak flooring. This is due to the
board construction where layers of real oak timber are stacked perpendicular so
that it effectively holds itself in place. This stability ensures that
engineered oak flooring can be installed in certain household areas where
solid oak flooring may not be suitable. For example - basements or above increasingly
popular underfloor heating systems. Engineered oak flooring is typically easier
to install than solid, making it popular with DIY'ers.
next.co.uk engineered hardwood flooring products
next.co.uk supplies a wide range of engineered
oak flooring products to ensure the look you wish to attain is always available
for rapid delivery. Browse our plank, 2-strip and 3-strip engineered oak flooring,
or maybe consider our range of striking designs in Herringbone, Dutch patterns,
or even Ship’s-decking styles. Regardless of your individual tastes in oak wood
flooring products, next.co.uk can cater for all.
Some of our most popular engineered oak flooring includes: