Hardwood Floor Boards

A hardwood floor consists of solid wood boards or engineered wood layers constructed from hardwood species such as oak, elm or ash.

Natural Beauty: Hardwood floors have a timeless, elegant appearance that adds warmth and character to any space.

Versatility: Hardwood flooring complements a variety of interior styles, from traditional to modern, making it a versatile choice for homeowners and designers.

Long Lasting: High-quality hardwood floors, when properly installed and maintained, can last for decades and even generations.

Resistant to Wear: Hardwood is known for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. It can withstand heavy foot traffic and is less likely to show signs of aging compared to some other flooring materials.

Simple to Clean: Hardwood floors are relatively easy to clean. Regular sweeping or vacuuming and occasional damp mopping are usually sufficient to keep them looking great.

Low Allergen Accumulation: Unlike carpets, hardwood floors don’t trap as many allergens, making them a healthier option for individuals with allergies.

Renewable Surface: Hardwood floors can be sanded and refinished multiple times over their lifespan.

Customisation: Refinishing also provides an opportunity to change the color or finish of the hardwood.

Depending on the level of foot traffic and maintenance practices , the coating on your hardwood floor could last up to 10 years. However, floors in high-traffic zones or exposed to extensive sunlight might require re-coating every two years. The floor itself will last for many decades and even generations.

Always use a specialist flooring cleaner. Aggressive generalist detergents will strip the top layer of the coating and leave the wood vulnerable to staining.

While we offer advice on how to fit your hardwood floor, we do recommend that you use an experienced fitter to carry out the work. We can recommend a few good local floor fitters.

The fitting of wood floor boards requires skill and some specialist tools. For the best results we recommend that you employ an experienced floor fitter.

Yes, we do offer delivery services. To find out more details, please see our delivery page.

Oak is the most popular hardwood floor. Being beautiful and hardwearing, oak ticks all the boxes for both solid floors and engineered floors. Ash is also popular for low traffic areas such as bedrooms.

Oak is the most common type of hardwood floor. Ash, elm and walnut are also popular hardwood species used for flooring.

Typically an engineered floor is constructed by gluing a thin layer (4-6mm) of hardwood on top of plywood or  a softwood core. A solid hardwood floor is made out of solid hardwood. Engineered floors tend to be sold prefinished, whereas solid floors tend to be sold unfinished.

Engineered floors are better if:

The installation is over underfloor heating.

The floor is being laid directly on to a concrete sub floor.

You want a prefinished floor.

Solid hardwood floors are better if:

You want an authentic appearance that is not too perfect.

The boards are being laid on to battens.

You want something other than oak.

Being tough and easy to clean a hardwood floor is ideal for a kitchen. Wood is also nicer to walk on in bare feet than stone because it is warmer and less hard.  The surface coating of wood floor boards will tend to wear more quickly around sinks and other areas that are frequently wet.

Due to the likelihood of excess water on the floor we do not recommend solid hardwood for bathrooms. If you want a wood floor, go for a  well-sealed engineered version.

Solid hardwood flooring is not suitable for use over underfloor heating. To avoid problems only use good quality 20mm engineered boards constructed using birch ply. Poorer quality engineered flooring is likely to shrink and distort if installed over heating.