189mm Engineered Lacquered 14mm Walnut Wood Flooring 2.89m²

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Wood Flooring Type – Engineered Wood

Engineered hardwood flooring is extremely versatile and durable so the perfect choice for any room in your home. It is constructed of a wear layer of your chosen species of wood and then a plywood base to give stability and strength. Once it has been installed it looks just like solid wood flooring, although you have the extra benefits of choosing from wider and longer boards, being able to use it with underfloor heating if you wish, and it can be installed in different ways depending upon requirements.

 

Species – Walnut

Walnut is a beautiful, dark and luxurious species of hardwood flooring. It combines deep, rich browns with contrasting pale creams running throughout creating a distinctive grain pattern with characteristic swirls and knots. Walnut flooring will create a sophisticated and classic look for anyone wanting a darker coloured floor.  

 

Wood Grade – Select

Select grade flooring, sometimes known as ABC grade contains fewer knots and slight colour variations. There may be a small amount of light sapwood around the edge of the boards.

 

Finish – Lacquered

A lacquered finish adds additional strength and protection to the hardwood whilst maintaining is natural character and charm.  Lacquered floors are supplied with either a matt finish or a satin matt finish depending on the specification of the flooring. The floor will be ready to use once installation is complete.

 

Fit – Tongue and Groove

Tongue and groove flooring is the traditional method of installing wooden floors. Each plank of flooring has one long side and one short side with a protruding tongue and one long side and one short side with a rebated groove. The tongues and grooves fit together creating a snug and secure fit. 

 

Installation method – Float over an underlay (Tongue and Groove)

Floating a floor over an underlay means that the planks of flooring are attached together by gluing the tongue and groove joints, but they are not fixed directly down to the subfloor; instead they float over a layer of underlay. There are various types of underlay including thermal barriers and sound reducing underlays. This method of installation is also compatible with underfloor heating. Only engineered hardwood can be floated over an underlay.

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Installation method – Direct Glue Down

By gluing your hardwood floor directly down to the subfloor you will create a full surface bond between the existing floor and your new hardwood floor. You will need to use a flexible flooring adhesive to allow for natural movements with changes in temperature and humidity. Either solid wood flooring or engineered wood flooring can be glued to the subfloor.

 

Acclimatisation

Your hardwood flooring will need to acclimatise to its surroundings before it can be installed. Solid wood flooring should be left for at least 7 days and engineered wood flooring should be left for at least 3 days. It should be left in the room where it is going to be installed, which should be dry (no new drying plaster or concrete), heated to between 18 to 24°C and with a relative humidity of between 45-60%.  

 

Maintenance & Aftercare

All types of hardwood floors are easy to look after and maintain. Simply sweep on a daily basis with a soft bristle brush to remove any dirt or dust, and then clean on a weekly basis (more often if needed) using a microfibre mop and wooden floor cleaning spray. To prevent any unwanted dents or damage to your hardwood, remember to remove outdoor footwear, use felt protector pads on the bottom of furniture, wipe away spills immediately and never drag heavy or sharp object across the floor. This will ensure that you floor keeps looking at its best for as long as possible.