Oak Wood Flooring

Oak is a classic hardwood flooring choice that will add extra character and charm to your home or business. It is often stained or varnished, which further adds to the overall appearance of the floor.

The wide planks of oak are particularly attractive if they are laid properly. The natural beauty of oak wood floors comes to life when expertly crafted into a solid plank floor. When finished, the planks’ rich colours and grain patterns shine through.

Because of its strength, oak can be sanded down and refinished repeatedly over its lifetime. Oak flooring also has a natural resistance to warping and expansion cracks caused by humidity changes, keeping your floors looking great for decades.

Oak has exceptional decay resistance which makes it an outstanding choice for all sorts of outdoor projects. The wood is highly prized for its ability to take a high polish and exceptional workmanship that makes it the perfect choice for flooring projects.
Its strength and durability make this among the hardest and heaviest woods in the world. White oak is prized for its distinctive grain pattern and rot resistance. White oak is a beautiful and durable hardwood that can be used for flooring.

Oak home flooring is pretty popular today and with almost any kind of interior design, therefore it’s easy to find a form of the oak wood floor that is right for your residence.

For the best in Oak floors, Contact Wood Floor Direct. With our base in Brighton we are able to supply you with the best variety in Oak Wood floors wherever you may be in the UK. Get in touch with us Today

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  • hand scraped, distressed, cognac stained, uv oiled 18mm blenheim traditional grade m2008 Add to basket

    Hand-Scraped And UV Oiled 18/4 Blenheim Traditional Grade M2008

    £40.19/m2 ( £79.58 Per Pack )

    Thickness: 18mm
    Width: 150mm
    Length: 1500mm
    Brand: Brooks
    Available Finishes: Cognac Stained, Distressed, Hand-Scraped, UV Oiled
    Product Type: Engineered Wood
    Species: Oak
    Profile: Click System
  • hardwick 15mm abc grade h1012a Add to basket

    Hardwick 15/4 ABC Grade H1012A

    £42.57/m2 ( £48.95 Per Pack )

    Thickness: 15mm
    Width: 120mm
    Length: 600mm
    Brand: Brooks
    Available Finishes: Black Grain, UV Oiled
    Product Type: Solid Wood
    Species: Oak
    Profile: Tongue And Groove
  • hatfield 15mm abc grade h1010a Add to basket

    Hatfield 15/4 ABC Grade H1010A

    £39.10/m2 ( £44.97 Per Pack )

    Thickness: 15mm
    Width: 120mm
    Length: 600mm
    Brand: Brooks
    Available Finishes: Unfinished
    Product Type: Solid Wood
    Species: Oak
    Profile: Tongue And Groove
  • smoked brushed oak with sunken filler 14mm variante rustic plus grade tt1021 Add to basket

    Hayward 14/3.2 Variante Rustic Plus Grade TT1021

    £41.92/m2 ( £101.77 Per Pack )

    Thickness: 14/3.2mm
    Width: 190mm
    Length: 2130mm, 2450mm
    Brand: Brooks
    Available Finishes: Smoked Brushed Oak with Sunken Filler
    Product Type: Engineered Wood
    Species: Oak
    Profile: Tongue And Groove
  • smoked brushed oak with sunken filler 14mm variante wide plank grade tt1025 Add to basket

    Hayward 240 14/3.2 Variante Wide Plank Grade TT1025

    £46.00/m2 ( £133.41 Per Pack )

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    Herringbone – Light Grey 14233

    ( £999.00 )

    Width: 100mm
    Length: 400mm
    Thickness: 14mm
    Wear Layer: 3mm
    Grade: ABCD
    Fitting: Floating, Fully Adhere, Secret Nailed
    Joint: Tongue and Groove
    Suitability: Class 23 - Heavy Domestic Class 32 - Moderate Commercial
    Material: Oak
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    Herringbone – Oak Rustic 14231

    £55.19/m2 ( £70.64 Per Pack )

    Width: 100mm
    Length: 400mm
    Thickness: 14mm
    Wear Layer: 3mm
    Grade: ABCD
    Fitting: Floating, Fully Adhere, Secret Nailed
    Joint: Tongue and Groove
    Suitability: Class 23 - Heavy Domestic Class 32 - Moderate Commercial
    Material: Oak
    Product I.D.: 14231
    Brand: Furlongs
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    Herringbone – Old English 14235

    £55.19/m2 ( £70.64 Per Pack )

    Width: 100mm
    Length: 400mm
    Thickness: 14mm
    Wear Layer: 3mm
    Grade: ABCD
    Fitting: Floating, Fully Adhere, Secret Nailed
    Joint: Tongue and Groove
    Suitability: Class 23 - Heavy Domestic Class 32 - Moderate Commercial
    Material: Oak
    Product I.D.: 14235
    Brand: Furlongs
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    Herringbone – Raw Umber 14236

    £55.19/m2 ( £70.64 Per Pack )

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    Herringbone – Scandic White 14232

    £55.19/m2 ( £70.64 Per Pack )

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    Herringbone – Scorched Oak 14237

    £55.19/m2 ( £70.64 Per Pack )

    Width: 100mm
    Length: 400mm
    Thickness: 14mm
    Tog Value: 0.1
    Suitability: Class 23 - Heavy Domestic Class 32 - Moderate Commercial
    Material: Oak
    Wear Layer: 3mm
    Grade: ABCD
    Fitting: Floating, Fully Adhere, Secret Nailed
    Joint: Tongue and Groove
    Product I.D.: 14237
    Brand: Furlongs
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    Herringbone – Smoked 14234

    £55.19/m2 ( £70.64 Per Pack )

    Width: 100mm
    Length: 400mm
    Thickness: 14mm
    Wear Layer: 3mm
    Grade: ABCD
    Fitting: Floating, Fully Adhere, Secret Nailed
    Joint: Tongue and Groove
    Suitability: Class 23 - Heavy Domestic Class 32 - Moderate Commercial
    Material: Oak
    Brand: Furlongs

Why get an oak wood floor?

Oak is one of the most used varieties of wood for flooring, here are some of the reasons why Oak might be the perfect flooring solution for you:

  • Adds elegance

Oak wood floors add candour and elegance to any space. It gives off a luxurious look to any space that it is incorporated into.

  • Durable

Oak wood is suited for making floors because it is strong and durable. It can last for several decades without any need for rehabilitation. This makes Oak wood a favourite among homeowners

  • Has a great feel (texture)

Oak is one-of-a-kind, with beautiful and unique characteristics, ranging from smooth to bumpy in texture. If you love to feel the natural texture of hardwood underneath your feet then Oak wood is great for you.

  • It’s a very good insulator

Oak hardwood is a great insulator. This will help in saving energy cost as the insulation properties of Oak hardwood helps to keep your room temperature balanced.

  • It is multifunctional

You can use this wood for flooring your living room, bedroom and even kitchen or bathroom if it’s sealed. oak wood floor is an extremely valued kind of floor covering, no matter what the style of your house may be. 

 Types of oak wood floor

Engineered Oak wood floor

Engineered oak wood floors are usually made of oak wood with various materials such as  MDF, solid wood, or other materials under the same one-layer surface. The engineered oak wood flooring consists of precisely milled oak wood fibres which are glued together with special resins. 

Engineered wood flooring is built from several layers of solid wood, each one thin enough so that the floor bends easily. The top layer, called the wear layer or surface layer, is coated with a resin in order to protect it against scratches. There are four types of engineered hardwood flooring available at Wood Floors Direct.

  • Parquet pattern 

Oak Parquet Pattern engineered flooring is an innovative new product that requires a whole new approach to manufacturing. By combining the traditional skills of hand parquetry (cutting) with precision laser cutting, we have beautiful wood flooring that can be fitted in any room. 

Oakwood Parquet flooring has been popular for a long time. This type of flooring has been found in homes, hotels and many commercial establishments. It is the tiles and wood put together that are responsible for giving the parquet floor its unique and rich look.

Breathe life into your rooms with flooring that’s as resilient as it is gorgeous. This engineered oak wood floor available at Wood Floors Direct features a beautiful parquet pattern that will inject new vigor into your home decor.

  • Herringbone pattern

Herringbone pattern has come to be known as one of the most desirable choices when it comes to engineered oak wood flooring. Herringbone pattern engineered oak wood flooring offers a unique style and design, which is suitable for any place of living. 

The herringbone pattern is one of the most common patterns that can be used for engineered oak wood flooring.  This type of pattern tends to be – straight lines criss crossing in a zigzag manner. This is one of the most common patterns also because it looks very elegant and also attractive to the eye. This type of flooring not only looks great but is a lot harder to damage than other types.

  • Plank pattern

Plank is a type of flooring that features strips of wood. Engineered Wood Flooring is a type of flooring in which boards are produced with wood veneers. These veneers are made of various wood types and engineered for durability, wearability, and aesthetic qualities. The boards are then lined up together in sections, forming a plank. 

As the planks line up together, the joints between them are kept smaller as there would be little to no gaps between the rows. This will give you a very traditional look, making it warm and inviting.

  • Distressed Design

Our distressed wood flooring is made of high-quality engineered oak wood and includes finishing oils that add a worn and weathered look to the floor. Stress risers are included in the design to expose knots and imperfections in the wood. Even though it will show signs of use, our engineered wood floors are built to last. 

Distressed floor design adds a vintage look to your house. The flavour and grain texture of the wood is special, the material is antiseptic, waterproof, moisture resistant and the floors will never need sanding or sealing.

Solid Oak wood floors

Solid oak hardwood flooring is a popular choice due to its strength and durability. It is also a versatile wood that can be stained and finished in many different ways, so you’re never limited when it comes to decorating your home. 

And because oak is such a resilient wood, it can last for many years without warping or shifting. Solid oak floors provide a warm, beautifully crafted, solid oak hardwood floor. 

At Wood Floors Direct, our solid oak flooring is designed to create a planed and finished wood floor with a smooth surface that’s easy to clean. These hard-wearing floors are resistant to both termites and water and have an average lifespan of 80 years.  

If you want a hardwood floor that is classic and everlasting, solid oak should be your pick. By choosing an oak plank flooring with Wood Floors Direct, you are certain to bring a touch of traditional elegance to your home.

Oak floor usage

Residential use

Oak is the wood flooring of choice for residential floors because it is one of the hardest and most durable. It holds up well against heavy foot traffic, making it a good choice for families with children and pets. 

Oak floors can be sanded and refinished many times over their lifetime, which also makes oak a flooring option that will last a lot longer than more fragile hardwood varieties. It is best suited for installations in areas where you want to achieve the classic wood look that will never go out of style. 

Oak wood flooring softens the light, makes the space cosier and warmer. It is associated with stability and strength. It is characterized by rich texture, curly grain patterns, strong hardness and durability make it perfect for rooms with a high level of wear and tear. 

Oak flooring has a beautiful dark finish. It is renowned as a luxury wood floor that suits traditional furniture in both classic and modern interior design. These residential rooms will benefit the most from having Oak wood floors installed in them:

Living room

Oakwood floors in the living room have a natural warmth and beauty that complement active family lifestyles. They are naturally exquisite and come in an array of hues to complement the decor of your sitting room. 

The durability, stability, and tight grain of oak make this flooring material the perfect choice for busy households. They are comfortable to walk on and resilient to scuffs and scratches. Oak requires little or no maintenance to preserve its golden-hued beauty. Oak floors are extremely durable and can provide a beautiful aesthetic touch to your living room.

Bedroom

Oakwood floors in the bedroom are a beautiful addition to any home. In the bedroom, they are sure to magnify the elegance of the room. 

With its close grain, oak is very durable and prone to long-lasting wear. It withstands moisture quite well, too, making it ideal for bedrooms like the kids’ or master bedroom where the flooring will be exposed to a large degree of dirt, spills, spit-up, puddles from baths, the dog’s paws during playtime or rain showers. 

The timeless richness of oak wood floors makes bedroom spaces appear larger and adds a sense of warmth that can’t be matched. The warm, classic style of oak wood floors in the bedroom is absolutely charming. If you’re interested in increasing the appeal, this is the type of flooring you need to be looking into.

Hallway

Oakwood floors in the hallway are perfect for any home. They are solid and durable. In the hallway, they provide a warm, cosy appeal to your house. The natural colours and grains of this kind of flooring bring life and beauty to your home. 

It can withstand heavy foot traffic and the wear that comes from use over time. Walking on oak floors in the house can be quite relaxing due to its texture. Oak wood floors are perfect in the hallway particularly because of their great noise reduction quality.

No matter your desired application of Oak wood floors, Wood Floor Direct has got you covered. With several decades of experience attending to client needs we can help you get the best oak wood floor for any room. Reach out to us today

Commercial use

Oakwood floors for commercial buildings have become a trend recently. Oak wood floors are mainly used by commercial buildings looking for a durable flooring material but still maintaining the aesthetic value of the space. 

Oak wood is said to be the most durable and lasting wood. It boasts of its ability to withstand heavy pressure and traffic almost ten times more than other woods. Oak wood floors also provide flexibility in design with different patterns and decorative applications. Some of the commercial properties that can benefit from the varieties of oak wood floor available at Wood Floors Direct include:

Offices

Nowadays, Oak wood floors have become a more popular option for office spaces. Oak wood floors, with their durability and capability of being polished to a high lustre, make them an excellent choice for institutional use. Oak wood floors in offices bring a natural feel to the workplace. 

Oak floors are beautiful hardwood floors that add elegance to any office setting. An oak hardwood floor can add to the value of your property and help to keep it looking professional.

Retail stores

Oak wood floors are as warm and classic of a flooring option as any. It’s also very durable, so it’s ideal for high-traffic retail environments. If you’re deciding how to remodel your store, or choosing between different flooring choices to build a new retail location, oak wood floors could be a great choice. 

Even if you’re only opening a smaller shop, like an ice cream parlour or boutique, oak wood floors could be the perfect accompaniment to any environment.

Warehouse

Oakwood floors have been used in warehouses for centuries, and with good reason. Some of the advantages of installing an Oak wood floor in a warehouse include lower costs than other flooring types, reduced sound, comfort, and air quality, and the ability to be refinished many times. 

Oak floors are long-lasting and provide immense strength. They can be resistant to most chemicals with a very high resistance against water and dry rot. They are also a good insulator and help keep the air temperature ventilated and comfortable for inventory or equipment storage. 

Oak wood floors have a beautiful appearance with attractive grain patterns. They are long-lasting and can be refinished many times. Oak wood floors provide functionality and comfort for your employees and customers when used in the warehouse.

Restaurant

Oakwood floors are preferred by many restaurant owners and it all has to do with the look and feel of the wood. Oak is not only very durable, but also brings a touch of elegance that compliments the types of restaurants that prefer an older, more traditional ambience. 

With its beautiful colour and texture, as well as its sturdy and durable construction, oak wood floors can make any establishment look like five-star dining. If you own a restaurant that you want to add a touch of class to the interior design, consider installing oak wood floors.

Wood Floors Direct is a specialist with over 30 years of experience in supplying customers across England with their choice of wood flooring. We are based in Brighton but can deliver all types of flooring anywhere in the UK. For quality oak wood floors for either your residential, commercial or retail need at an affordable price, check out our wide range of flooring options at Wood Floors Direct.

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