Grizzly Montreux Oak 70mm Engineered Herringbone

Grizzly Montreux Oak is a deep brown, small-block herringbone with a bold, characterful grain. At 70mm wide, the blocks create a fine traditional pattern, and a 5mm real oak top layer sits on an 18mm build.

Look and character

The colour is dark brown with a smoky depth, like the coat of the bear in its name. The grain is strong and expressive, and Classic grade oak adds some knots and variation. Brushing gently textures the surface before a protective lacquer seals it, bringing out the grain while keeping the floor practical. It gives a warm, library-like feel to living rooms and studies.

Construction and specification

The 70mm 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. The 2V bevel runs along the two long edges, outlining the length of each block while the ends butt close. The 18/5mm figures describe two parts of the same block: 18mm is the full thickness, and 5mm of that is the real oak top layer you see and walk on. 5mm is a thick wear surface for engineered wood, so there is plenty of real oak to sand back and refinish if it ever needs a refresh. That engineered core is what keeps the floor steady when the air in the room gets drier or more humid through the year. One pack lays 0.924 m².

Where it works

Start the pattern from the room's main sight line, often the doorway, so the zigzag runs where it is seen most. Rooms listed for this floor are the living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, kitchen and conservatory, plus stairs. On stairs, finish each tread with stair nosing. See more engineered oak herringbone floors if you want to compare. Kitchens are fine as long as spills are wiped up, because real oak is not waterproof.

Fitting and underfloor heating

It has tongue and groove joints and can be laid floating over an underlay or glued down to a prepared subfloor. A floating installation needs a good flooring underlay underneath. It is suitable for underfloor heating; see our underfloor heating flooring for more options. Matching scotia beading neatens the join at the skirting. Add around 10% to the room size to cover cuts and waste.

Why order a large free sample

A sample shows you the true tone and finish of Grizzly Montreux Oak in your own daylight and lamp light. Pick up to 3 large free samples to compare side by side.