Eng wood floor - where to buy?

cddc

I got some Bruce flooring cheap from a place that was closing down 5 years ago. Still looks great. Normally quite expensive but quality product though. American company with very good reputation.

poly1

Newbie2saving wrote: »

I just want a natural looking solid wood apperance and I can't seem to find it, I prefer solid wood, but everyone keeps telling me that eng wood is the best way forward, arrrgghhh so confusing!

Thanks all for the tips on where to buy, will check them out tomorrow.

Depends on where it is going and who is laying it. Alot of the engineered stuff is click together so it is easy to lay. Solid wood depends on the sub floor it is being laid onto and can be quite hard to put down if you are doing it yourself, it also can be more liable to warping in certain conditions.

Newbie2saving

poly1 wrote: »

Depends on where it is going and who is laying it. Alot of the engineered stuff is click together so it is easy to lay. Solid wood depends on the sub floor it is being laid onto and can be quite hard to put down if you are doing it yourself, it also can be more liable to warping in certain conditions.

Its in hall, kitchen and utility. I know it shouldn't be in utility at all, but just want the run to look good as it is a door which is open from kitchen a lot. Been to Howarths and Jewsons today and seen some nice woods, but v expensive, this trail is not getting easier or cheaper!

keystone

Go HERE. Find Store Locator, enter details and get info about nearest stockist. Visit. No I do not work for them nor have any interest (pecuniary or otherswise) in the business.

Cheers

quick-sand

Don't know where the OP is based, so this may be totally irrelevant, but I bought some really good oak flooring from Brill Sawmills in Buckinghamshire.It was a few years ago now so I cannot remember the price, but I do know I called all the big distributors and Brill came out top!

Good luck with the project.

Newbie2saving

keystone wrote: »

Go HERE. Find Store Locator, enter details and get info about nearest stockist. Visit. No I do not work for them nor have any interest (pecuniary or otherswise) in the business.

Cheers

I did just this and I found my local supplier which wasn't too local, yet went today and really liked the entry oak rustic board so thank you Keystone. Now I also tried a couple of other local carpet places and really like a Woodpecker board, once again oiled oak, only £4/m2 difference and have no idea which is the better board. One place is advising 2.5% wastage the other 10% wastage so it makes a big difference on cost as goes into an extra pack at £120 pack. Going to ask my joiner what wastage he would allow.

Thanks again all.

Innys

keystone wrote: »

Go HERE. Find Store Locator, enter details and get info about nearest stockist. Visit. No I do not work for them nor have any interest (pecuniary or otherswise) in the business.

Cheers

Has anyone ever bought direct from this manufacturer rather than from a stockist? I'm only asking as, by pure chance, I happen to live fairly close to their base.

Ionkontrol

7mm wear layer, but you will have to oil it yourself.

http://www.frenchtimberdirect.com/engineered-oak-plank-wood-boards-timber-flooring/

Newbie2saving

Well after a lot of messing about I've got it sorted at what I feel is a good product. Thank you all for your suggestions. Also ordered my UFH from Ambient so I am hoping it all goes to plan!!!

Innys

Newbie2saving wrote: »

Well after a lot of messing about I've got it sorted at what I feel is a good product. Thank you all for your suggestions. Also ordered my UFH from Ambient so I am hoping it all goes to plan!!!

If you don't mind me asking, what did you go for in the end and from where?

Thanks