Deep Smoked Oak 90mm Engineered Herringbone

Deep Smoked Oak has the dark, rich colour that smoking gives oak, set in a 90mm herringbone. It is an engineered floor, 14mm thick, with a 3mm real oak top layer.

Look and character

Smoking deepens the natural hues of the oak, and here the result is a deep brown with a smoky edge. Rustic grade adds knots and bold grain changes, so the dark colour has plenty of variation. The brushed surface gives texture you can feel, and the lacquer seals it for everyday use. It looks at home in period houses and in modern rooms with pale walls, where the dark zigzag becomes the main feature.

Construction and specification

The build is 14mm in total, made up of a 3mm layer of real oak over cross-laid plywood. The 3mm layer is a common, practical depth for engineered oak, and a fitter can usually give it a light sand in the future. That engineered core is what keeps the floor steady when the air in the room gets drier or more humid through the year. The 90 x 400mm block is a classic herringbone size that works in small rooms and open-plan spaces alike. With a 2V bevel on the long sides, the zigzag lines are defined but the floor still looks fairly flush. One pack lays 1.872 m².

Where it works

It is listed for kitchens, conservatories, hallways, bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms, as well as stairs. Kitchens are fine as long as spills are wiped up, because real oak is not waterproof. Herringbone runs well from room to room, so it can link a hall, kitchen and living space in one pattern. Compare other herringbone engineered wood floors to weigh up sizes and colours. If you are continuing up the stairs, choose matching stair nosing for the tread edges.

Fitting and underfloor heating

Fit it with tongue and groove joints, either floating on a suitable underlay or fully glued down. A floating installation needs a good flooring underlay underneath. It can be used over underfloor heating, and you'll find other options in our underfloor heating flooring collection. Scotia beading gives a tidy finish where the floor meets the skirting. Allow roughly 10% extra for cutting and waste when you work out how many packs you need.

Why order a large free sample

Screens can't show texture or sheen properly, so a large free sample of Deep Smoked 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.