London Bridge · Engineered Oak
Building site to dark oak
A refurbishment finished with a dramatic charcoal wide-plank oak floor.
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Wood type
Engineered Oak Flooring
Engineered oak combines a real oak top layer with a stable core. We fit it, and with the right approach many engineered floors can be refreshed or transformed.
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Know your engineered oak
Engineered boards are ideal for wide planks and modern homes because they stay stable. When it comes to sanding, the thickness of the real-wood wear layer is everything – we check it first and use a controlled, minimal-removal approach, or recommend a buff-and-recoat if that's the better option.
Project highlights
- London Bridge: dark charcoal wide-plank oak
- Battersea: light, natural planks through an open-plan flat
- Supply and fit, or sanding and refinishing
Characteristics
- Real oak wear layer
- Dimensionally stable
- Often bevelled and factory-finished
Common problems
- Scratched factory lacquer
- Worn bevels
- Dull traffic areas
Restoration challenges
- Limited wear layer
- Bevelled edges
- Tough factory UV finishes
Our methods
- Wear layer checked first
- Minimal-removal sanding
- Buff and recoat where suitable
Recommended finishes
- Matt lacquer
- Hardwax oil
- Colour and stains
Maintenance
- No steam mops
- Felt pads on furniture
- Maintenance coats
Restoration examples
Engineered Oak – before & after
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Our engineered oak flooring work
Case studies
Engineered Oak Flooring projects
BeforeLondon Bridge · Supply & Fit
Dark Wide-Plank Oak, London Bridge
A striking, dark charcoal-toned wide-plank oak floor that gives the apartment a modern, high-end look.
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BeforeRaynes Park · Supply & Fit
Oak Floors, Raynes Park
Light, clean oak floors that suit the new decoration – including wide, characterful rustic oak planks in the living space.
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Engineered OakBattersea · Wood Flooring
Open-Plan Oak, Battersea
A light, natural wide-plank oak floor running the full length of the flat – calm, bright and ready for the kitchen fit.
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Engineered Oak Flooring questions
How do I know if my engineered floor can be sanded?
We check the thickness of the real-wood layer – usually visible at a threshold or under a removed board – before recommending sanding.
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