Engineered Oak Flooring

Engineered Oak Flooring Features

Oak flooring is the most popular choice and while we think solid oak flooring is hard to beat, engineered oak flooring is increasingly the preference of customers. It’s hard to argue with the fact that engineered floors are quicker to fit and require less equipment and skill than solid floors. Engineered flooring is also more suited for use over underfloor heating because of its superior stability and it is available in a much wider range of pre-finishes.

It pains us to say it (because we don’t make it ourselves) but engineered floors are really quite impressive these days.

We import an excellent range of engineered flooring from our friends at Heywood in the Netherlands. Their flooring is among the best on the market. They use only top-quality birch ply for the base and their gluing, machining and finishing is spot on.

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David G.

Since opening our workshop Murray & Gould Ltd in 2022, Vasterns Timber has become our first choice timber merchant. It certainly helps being local, which got us through the door the first time around, but it’s the service and quality of products that keeps us going back.
It’s so easy to make an appointment giving details of what timber and dimensions you wish to select.
The timber is made accessible and ready by the time of the appointment which saves so much time. You are taken through the process by ‘Wolf’, who is happy to help however he can to find the timber boards that you require. He’s incredibly patient and helpful so you don’t feel at all rushed or pressured to select unsatisfactory boards, as is often the case elsewhere.
The prices have been good every time we’ve been and very fair on any ‘character’ in the boards.
If they have, or can source, the species we need, then they are our first port of call. Having been shown round the whole site by Wolf, we have a great picture of the huge stock that is available and the variations within them.
David Gould
Murray & Gould Ltd

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Lois B.

Dropped in by chance recently as I ideally wanted a tactile (kiln dried) oak plank for my bathroom. Amazed at the choice from the warehouse stocked full of various sized planks and woods to chose from! The customer service was excellent, as was the smell - as well as knowing the oak I chose was responsibly sourced!
I would definitely recommend anyone upgrading a table, needing a worktop, making shelves etc visiting this treasure trove for something truly unique & very affordable!

Shaun B.

Billiant place and I had the pleasure to meet wolf , he pointed me in the right direction for a wooden table and coffee tables ..a fantastic chap 10 /10

Oliver M.

I used Vasterns for some ash for a kitchen job and was very pleased with the quantity to choose from, the quality of the timber and the price. The customer service was also excellent. A guy named Wolf took time to help me pick out everything I needed. Left feeling pleased with my haul of timber and will definitely be back.

Oliver M.

Just received my order from Vastern Timber and loved the quality of Brimstone Ash which arrived early. I then ran out and required a small additional quantity and instead of the usual 12 week it was supplied in 3 weeks. Thanks a lot Stefan and the team.

Oliver H.

I had a great experience buying some oak decking. Stefan was incredibly helpful and patiently answered all my questions (it was my first time using oak, or laying decking, so I had a lot!). The timber is lovely.

Christoper P.

Looking for timber? look no more. Vastern have a large stock of different kinds of timber . Very helpful, nothing is too much.

tiger S.

Amazing visit to site. Staff were excellent. All extremely helpful and nice. Wolf help me pick out the perfect bit of wood and was very patient with me. 100% would recommended.

Angus T.

We have been using Vastern Timber for over 30 years and there is a good reason for that, their knowledge, service and wide selection and quality of great British timber we have not found elsewhere.
I would recommend to anyone, builders, carpenters, cabinetmakers go and speak to them to discuss your project.

Unfinished engineered oak floors

These oak floors come uncoated so that you can apply your oil of choice once the floor is laid. We offer a range of widths, thicknesses and grades to order and we stock a 220mm wide character grade oak for immediate collection.

Pre-finished engineered oak floors

We are proud to offer the Heywood range of pre-finished engineered oak flooring. Manufactured in Europe to exacting standards, the Heywood range combines processes including, smoking, brushing, tumbling and band sawing with tinted oils to create an array of textures and tones.

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Viewing our flooring

To see the full range of our engineered oak floors, please come and visit our beautiful oak framed showroom at Wootton Bassett, Swindon, where we display all of our hardwood floors as well as many other products.

Availability

Please contact us for the latest information about availability for collection or delivery for unfinished oak and all pre-finished engineered oak floors. We also supply oak skirtings and architraves.

Specification

European oak
5mm / 5.5mm oak top layer
Glued to 11.5mm / 14.5mm wear-layer of WBP Birch plywood.
Supplied by Vastern Timber (sales@vastern.co.uk)
Various fixed widths
Random lengths
Supplied unfinished or pre-finished

Characteristics

Dimensions

Face width	Thickness	Oak Layer	Length*
180 – 400mm	20mm	5.5mm	0.6 – 3.0mt
180 – 260mm	15mm	3.5mm	0.6 – 3.0mt

Construction	3.5mm / 5.5mm oak top layer glued on 11.5mm / 14.5mm wear-layer of WBP Birch plywood.
Moisture Content	10 – 12%

Profiles

Our engineered oak floors are supplied machined to a tongue and groove profile (T&G) on all four edges. The top edges of the boards are bevelled.

Installation

Acclimatisation

Engineered boards can be laid straight from the packet. There is no need to acclimatise.

Coating care

The coatings on the prefinished oak boards may not be fully cured when you receive your floor. Treat the surface carefully and do not use any cleaning products on the floor for at least two weeks after laying.

Fixing options

Board thickness	Hidden nail	Glue	Cut nails	Screws	Floating
20mm
15mm

Subfloor suitability

Board thickness	Plywood / chipboard	Sealed concrete	Battens	Joists
20mm
15mm

Underfloor heating

We do recommend 20mm engineered oak boards for use over underfloor heating.

Coating

Once laid unfinished oak boards will need sanding and finishing with your chosen flooring specific coating. Prefinished boards do not require any further coating.

Disclaimer

While the utmost care has been taken to provide accurate information, Vastern Timber shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions on this website nor for any damages resulting from the use of the information.

Further Information

Case study

Engineered and solid oak flooring in a charming cottage

Prices

Find our flooring price list here

Flooring Types

Not sure if Engineered Oak Flooring is for you? Have a look at our other flooring types.

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