{"product_id":"fairlight-oak-herringbone-engineered-wood-flooring","title":"Fairlight Oak 80mm Engineered Herringbone","description":"\u003cp\u003eFairlight Oak combines pale oak with the fine detail of small-block parquet. Its 80mm blocks are just 10mm thick, including a 3mm real oak top layer, which helps where finished floor height needs careful planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLook and character\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colour is light and natural, with a soft tone that doesn't lean yellow. The invisible smooth oiled finish is meant to keep the timber looking natural; it is finished, not bare, and the surface is smooth to the touch. Classic grade oak shows some grain and tonal differences from block to block. The result is a quiet, light herringbone that suits bedrooms and living rooms, painted cabinetry and neutral fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall 80 x 300mm blocks give a detailed pattern with lots of joints, which is what makes classic parquet look the way it does. Each block is 10mm thick overall, with a 3mm real oak top layer bonded to a multi-ply base. Cross-laid layers resist the swelling and shrinking that solid wood is prone to, which helps the joints stay tight. 3mm of real oak gives you the grain and feel of timber, with scope for a careful professional sand later on. A 2V bevel, on the long edges only, gives a softer outline than a four-sided bevel. Each pack covers 0.96 m².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaid lengthways down a hallway, a herringbone draws the eye through the space. It is listed for kitchens, conservatories, hallways, bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms, as well as stairs. In a kitchen, mop up spills promptly, as real oak is not waterproof. For a staircase, pair it with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stair-nosing\"\u003estair nosing\u003c\/a\u003e for a neat edge on every tread. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herringbone-engineered-wood-flooring\"\u003eengineered oak herringbone floors\u003c\/a\u003e include more colours and sizes to compare.\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. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-underlay\"\u003eflooring underlay\u003c\/a\u003e range covers floating installations. Matching \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e neatens the join at the skirting. 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 Fairlight 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":58584860066123,"sku":"CMHB1001","price":28.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/46F2021F-73CD-4CEC-B411-D2879DFDAE6B_1_201_a-scaled_9f51f4a5-74ca-46c0-8e76-e09d5110886f.webp?v=1790238060","url":"https:\/\/www.flooringsurgeons.co.uk\/products\/fairlight-oak-herringbone-engineered-wood-flooring","provider":"Flooring Surgeons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}