Warmth of Wood
Oak is very much on trend for home improvements, with the aesthetic value of an attractive natural material ranking highly for flooring, doors and furniture. An oak floor transforms a room, giving it a quality appearance that adds value to a property.
With a little maintenance, oak flooring will last for decades, making the investment very worth while. Oak boards are available in a wide choice of tones and finishes to complement décor ranging from contemporary to antique. Visible grain gives a distinctive look, adding to the atmosphere of a room.
The first choice to make is between solid oak or engineered oak. Solid oak floors ooze quality but need looking after and professional installation. Engineered flooring can often be cheaper and the method of bonding a layer of oak over a cross layer of a different timber makes an incredibly strong product that is resistant to moisture and temperature changes.
Where to buy oak floors
- Round Wood of Mayfield - Newick Lane, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6RG, 01435 867072
- Wood4Floors - Units 11 and 20, Malham Road Industrial Estate, Malham Road, Forest Hill, Greater London, SE23 1AH, 020 8699 7527
- ATC Floors & Doors Ltd - 2 Mayhill Ind Estate, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3LX, 01600 713036
- Ted Todd - 18 Chesford Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RQ, 01925 283 000
- International Timber - West Yard, Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M17 1DJ, 0161 848 2900
- Black Mountain Quarries Ltd - Howton Court, Pontrilas, Herefordshire, HR2 0BG, 01981 241 541