Chalked Oak 80mm Engineered Herringbone

Chalked Oak gives small-block herringbone a pale, whitened look, like oak that has been rubbed with chalk. The 80mm blocks sit in a detailed traditional pattern, and each one has a 3mm real oak top layer.

Look and character

The colour is light, with a white wash that softens the natural oak and cools any yellow tones. Grain and knots still show through, as you would expect from a Rustic grade oak, so the floor looks airy without feeling flat. The brushed and lacquered finish adds a gentle texture and seals the surface, which helps a pale floor stay easy to clean. It brightens north-facing rooms and sits well with white walls, linen fabrics and pale timber.

Construction and specification

Each block is 10mm thick overall, with a 3mm real oak top layer bonded to a multi-ply base. The 3mm layer is a common, practical depth for engineered oak, and a fitter can usually give it a light sand in the future. Engineering the board this way keeps it flatter and more stable than a solid block of the same size. The 80mm by 300mm blocks are a small, traditional parquet size, so the zigzag is fine and busy and shows plenty of pattern even in a narrow hallway. A 2V bevel, on the long edges only, gives a softer outline than a four-sided bevel. One pack lays 0.96 m².

Where it works

Herringbone runs well from room to room, so it can link a hall, kitchen and living space in one pattern. It is listed for kitchens, conservatories, hallways, bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms, as well as stairs. If you are continuing up the stairs, choose matching stair nosing for the tread edges. Our herringbone engineered wood floors include more colours and sizes to compare. It is not waterproof, so in kitchens wipe up spills quickly.

Fitting and underfloor heating

Fit it with tongue and groove joints, either floating on a suitable underlay or fully glued down. Our flooring underlay range covers floating installations. The floor is suitable for use with underfloor heating, like the rest of our underfloor heating flooring. Herringbone involves more cutting than a straight plank floor, so add about 10% to your measured area for cuts and waste. Finish the edges with scotia beading.

Why order a large free sample

Put a sample of Chalked Oak next to your walls, cabinets and furniture before you commit. You can order up to 3 large free samples, and if you'd rather talk it through, call 0121 274 8575.