This is wood flooring finished with several coats of matt lacquer to seal the surface.
The layered construction reduces the natural movement of wood, making engineered wood flooring:
Yes. For optimum dimensional stability, maintain indoor relative humidity between 40% and 60%.
Plants, humidifiers and appropriate ventilation can help manage indoor humidity.
Yes. Our engineered parquet floors up to 14 mm thick (thermal resistance approximately 0.14 m²K/W) are suitable for underfloor heating and heat-pump systems. They warm up more slowly than tiles but retain heat for longer.
Remove dust and grit regularly with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner fitted with a wood-floor attachment. When needed, clean with a well-wrung, slightly damp mop and a cleaning product suitable for the oiled or lacquered finish. Avoid standing water and wipe up spills immediately. Always follow the care instructions for your floor and its finish.
Oil and lacquer protect wood in different ways. Oil enhances the grain and requires suitable care and periodic replenishment, depending on use. Lacquer forms a protective layer on the surface. A lacquered floor also needs regular cleaning. The appearance and maintenance requirements depend on the finishing system you choose.
Yes. Unfinished wood flooring does not yet have a protective final finish. After installation, have the floor prepared and treated in accordance with the instructions using a suitable oil or lacquer system before putting it into use. This allows you to personalise the colour and appearance while protecting the wood against everyday dirt and moisture.
This depends on the flooring, the subfloor and the room. With a glued-down installation, the boards are bonded directly to a suitable subfloor. A floating floor is not bonded to the subfloor and requires an appropriate underlay and the specified expansion gaps. Not every wood floor is suitable for both methods. Ask your installer to assess the technical instructions and the conditions on site.
Yes. Wood is a natural material: every board has its own grain, colour and structure. The chosen grading determines, among other things, how many knots and how much colour variation you can expect. A sample gives an indication but cannot show every variation in a complete floor. The colour may change over time as the wood is exposed to daylight.
Fit clean felt pads under chairs and furniture, and check them regularly for wear and trapped grit. Use a suitable doormat and remove sand and small stones promptly. Lift heavy furniture rather than dragging it. No wood floor is completely scratch-proof: a suitable finish and careful everyday use help keep it looking its best.