Excelsa Oak 12mm Laminate

Excelsa Oak is a warm, medium brown oak effect from our Cambridge laminate range. It is a dependable middle-of-the-road colour on a tough 12mm, AC5-rated plank, easy to live with in almost any room.

Look and character

The planks carry a medium brown oak colour with visible grain, deep enough to feel warm but light enough to keep a room open. Mid-brown floors are forgiving: they disguise dust, crumbs and small scuffs better than very pale or very dark shades. The textured and embossed surface gives the grain some depth, and the 4V bevels mark out each board. It sits well with warm whites, mushroom and taupe walls, and with painted or oak furniture, and suits family kitchens and living rooms alike.

Construction and specification

With a 12mm core, the floor has a sturdy, grounded feel that suits busy family rooms. The planks measure 188mm by 1195mm, long enough to run cleanly through a room with few joints. Each pack covers 1.35 m² of floor. AC5 is the highest wear class you will usually see on laminate, rated for heavy commercial traffic, which gives plenty of headroom in a busy home. The 4V bevel on every edge makes each plank stand out slightly from its neighbours, which adds realism.

Where it works

You can lay it in dining rooms, conservatories, hallways, living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. In a kitchen, wipe up spills and standing water promptly, as you would with any laminate. For stairs, pair it with laminate stair nosing so the edge of every step is protected. For more colours in a straight board, see our plank laminate range.

Fitting and underfloor heating

Fitting uses a click system, with the finished floor laid floating over an underlay. Choose the right underlay for laminate for your subfloor; it evens out minor bumps and cuts down noise. Allow roughly 10% extra on top of the floor area for cuts and waste. It is suitable for underfloor heating; see our underfloor heating flooring for other options.

Why order a large free sample

Colour on a screen is only a guide, and Excelsa Oak will shift with the light in your room. Order up to 3 large free samples and compare them on the floor where they will be laid. If you would like to see more of the range in person, you are also welcome at our Halesowen showroom, 214a Dudley Road.