Visit us for one of the most unique collections of engineered wood flooring, serving customers in Cumbria, the North East, and Border regions.
Balance the luxury of real wood with practical needs
Many people need help finding the right flooring for their needs. They want something that looks elegant but is also strong and long-lasting. The challenge is to pick a floor that shows off wood's natural beauty but can also handle daily use. Choosing gets even trickier when you consider things like preparing the floor underneath.
Combining beauty and strength
At Border Floor, we have created the perfect solution with our extensive collection of engineered wood flooring. We recognise the need for flooring that showcases the beauty of real wood floors and offers enhanced stability, durability, and adaptability. Our range of engineered wood flooring provides the perfect balance between appeal and strength.
Our 2 most popular engineered wood flooring products are:
Border Oak Engineered flooring
Versailles hardwood engineered wood panels
Explore our range of engineered wood flooring
Discover our extensive range of engineered wood flooring. Make an appointment to see the range of engineered wood and the alternatives at our Carlisle, Dumfries or Newcastle showrooms.
Our collection features a variety of colour variations to suit every taste. Whether you prefer the classic appeal of engineered oak flooring or the unique texture of other wood species, we have something for every home.
Compatibility with underfloor heating
Engineered wood flooring offers excellent adaptability to modern amenities like underfloor heating. The base layers of our engineered wood provide stability and efficiency, making them a perfect choice for high moisture areas or rooms with fluctuating temperatures.
Engineered wood flooring is easy to install
Achieve the beauty of real wood with the practicality of our engineered solutions. Our engineered wood planks and panels come with an easy install process, allowing you to enjoy the luxury of real wood without the hassle.
As always, preparation of the subfloor is everything. The subfloor needs to have lumps cleaned off if possible, nails need to be driven down and if there are any annoying squeaks and creaks - now is the time to remedy them. Next comes the underlayment, which provides insulation and some degree of moisture barrier.
Finally the boards can be laid and glued or clicked into place. If in any doubt, why not call the Border Floor wood floor installation team? Whether it's solid wood flooring or engineered oak, our professional team will ensure a smooth installation.
Top layer and base layers? What is engineered wood?
Engineered wood is a type of laminate flooring. But it's nothing like the low cost laminates available in most DIY stores. It's a completely different class of product, superior in almost every detail to those products.
As the name suggests, it is at least 2 layers laminated together. The unique construction of our engineered wood flooring includes a top layer of real wood 3.5mm and 6mm thick. It's not a "wood effect" plastic product. The real wood "wear layer" is strengthened by one or more core layers and a backing layer to provide the strength and rigidity that's needed.
The base layers are usually made of a form of strong plywood or, in some products, OSB is used (Orientated Strand Board) to ensure stability. This design creates a durable product while maintaining the appearance of solid wood flooring. The other advantage is that the wood surface can be sanded and refinished at least a couple of times before it will finally wear through.
Oak flooring and other speciality products
Endless possibilities of parquet flooring - the Versailles panel
Modelled after the earliest acknowledged parquet floor in the palace of Versailles way back in the 1600s these engineered wood panels create an exquisite floor. They have all the intricacy of the old palace designs and add a real touch of elegance to any grand space, allowing for a unique expression of style.
The art of buying engineered wood
Begin your search for engineered wood flooring with a chat with Border Floor. We'll uncover what you want regarding looks and practicality and help you choose an engineered wood option perfect for your room. Engineered wood's layered construction makes it strong and stable.
It's a good choice for places where the moisture and warmth might fluctuate. Our trained teams will put each piece of flooring in place, making a strong and attractive surface that shows off the natural beauty of the wood.
The perfect fusion
Ready to enhance your space with engineered wood flooring?
Embrace the possibilities of engineered wood flooring to create a space that meets your needs. Get in touch now to take the next step in enhancing your space.
