{"product_id":"dark-chocolate-oak-herringbone-engineered-wood-flooring","title":"Dark Chocolate Oak 80mm Engineered Herringbone","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark Chocolate Oak pairs a deep, rich brown with the close-set pattern of traditional small-block parquet. The 80mm blocks are 18mm thick, with 3mm of real oak on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLook and character\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colour moves between warm brown and darker chocolate shades, and it comes from a stain on oak rather than from a different timber. Brushing brings the grain up through the colour, while a matt lacquered finish keeps the look understated rather than glossy. Classic grade oak has natural differences in grain and tone, so the floor has movement even in such a dark shade. It suits period rooms with fireplaces, and adds warmth to a modern room with pale walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the 3mm real oak surface sits a multi-ply base, bringing each block to 18mm in total. That engineered core is what keeps the floor steady when the air in the room gets drier or more humid through the year. A 3mm oak layer can be lightly sanded and refinished by a professional if the surface ever needs refreshing. At 80mm wide and 300mm long, these are compact blocks with the close-set look of older parquet floors. The 4V bevelled edges give each block a fine shadow line on all four sides. One pack lays 1.44 m².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is listed for kitchens, conservatories, hallways, bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms, as well as stairs. Like any real oak floor it isn't waterproof, so keep standing water off it in the kitchen. In a hallway the zigzag leads you through the house; in a dining room it frames the table. See more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herringbone-engineered-wood-flooring\"\u003eherringbone floors in engineered wood\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to compare. On stairs, finish each tread with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stair-nosing\"\u003estair nosing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and underfloor heating\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFit it with tongue and groove joints, either floating on a suitable underlay or fully glued down. Order about 10% more than the measured area to allow for cuts at the edges. For a floating fit, start with the right \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-underlay\"\u003eunderlay for wood floors\u003c\/a\u003e. Cover the expansion gap at the walls with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e. It is suitable for underfloor heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy order a large free sample\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour and grain vary from block to block, so it pays to see Dark Chocolate Oak at home before you buy. Order up to 3 large free samples, or call us on 0121 274 8575 and we can help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584866619723,"sku":"YHB1802","price":64.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/B9D150D0-9FF7-4591-8E42-7E5800DB314E_1_201_a.webp?v=1790238055","url":"https:\/\/www.flooringsurgeons.co.uk\/products\/dark-chocolate-oak-herringbone-engineered-wood-flooring","provider":"Flooring Surgeons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}