Antique Oak 125mm Engineered Herringbone

For a floor that looks as if it has always been there, Antique Oak combines a dark brown colour with a distressed surface. It is an engineered herringbone in 125mm blocks, with real oak on top and a multi-ply base below.

Look and character

The tone is dark, with deep brown shades and warmer undertones that give the floor an aged feel. The distressed finish works the surface so it looks worn in, with texture you can see and feel, much like an old reclaimed floor. This is a Classic grade oak, so expect some knots and natural variation without the heavy character of a rustic board. Dark herringbone suits period rooms with fireplaces and panelled walls, and it gives a strong base to lighter furniture in a modern scheme.

Construction and specification

Under the 3mm real oak surface sits a multi-ply base, bringing each block to 14mm in total. 3mm of real oak gives you the grain and feel of timber, with scope for a careful professional sand later on. A multi-ply base gives a more stable floor than solid oak of the same look, and that matters in a pattern where every joint is on show. The blocks are 125mm wide and 600mm long, a larger format that gives a bolder zigzag with fewer joints across the room. The 4V bevelled edges give each block a fine shadow line on all four sides. Packs cover 1.2 m² each.

Where it works

Start the pattern from the room's main sight line, often the doorway, so the zigzag runs where it is seen most. It is suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, kitchens and conservatories, and it can be used on stairs too. It is not waterproof, so in kitchens wipe up spills quickly. For a staircase, pair it with our stair nosing for a neat edge on every tread. Browse our engineered herringbone floors to see it next to other colours.

Fitting and underfloor heating

Installation is tongue and groove, and your fitter can choose a floating or glue-down method. Order about 10% more than the measured area to allow for cuts at the edges. A floating installation needs a good flooring underlay underneath. Cover the expansion gap at the walls with scotia beading. Underfloor heating is fine with this floor; browse more underfloor heating flooring if you are comparing.

Why order a large free sample

Screens can't show texture or sheen properly, so a large free sample of Antique Oak is the best way to judge it. You can have 3 large free samples, and you are welcome at our Halesowen showroom, 214a Dudley Road.