Invisible Light Oak 90mm Engineered Herringbone

Invisible Light Oak is a clean, light herringbone for modern rooms, finished to keep the oak looking natural. It is a 12mm engineered floor with a 1.2mm real oak veneer, which keeps the cost down.

Look and character

The colour is light and natural, with subtle oak tones rather than a strong stain. The smooth invisible finish is designed to leave the surface looking close to untreated timber, and smooth to the touch. Classic grade oak has some knots and variation, enough to show it is real wood. It suits minimalist rooms, white kitchens and light Scandinavian-style interiors.

Construction and specification

In 12/1.2mm terms, 12mm is how thick the whole block is and 1.2mm is the depth of real oak on its face. A multi-ply base gives a more stable floor than solid oak of the same look, and that matters in a pattern where every joint is on show. A 1.2mm oak veneer suits rooms where you want the look and feel of timber at a lower cost; it isn't designed for heavy sanding. At 90mm wide and 400mm long, the blocks sit in the middle of the herringbone range: detailed enough to look like parquet, broad enough to show the grain. Bevels on all four edges (4V) frame each block and help the geometry stand out. Packs cover 2.16 m² each.

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. It is suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, kitchens and conservatories, and it can be used on stairs too. Kitchens are fine as long as spills are wiped up, because real oak is not waterproof. Stairs need a finished edge, so add stair nosing to the order. Compare other herringbone engineered wood floors to weigh up sizes and colours.

Fitting and underfloor heating

Installation is tongue and groove, and your fitter can choose a floating or glue-down method. Allow roughly 10% extra for cutting and waste when you work out how many packs you need. If you float it, choose a suitable flooring underlay first. Finish the edges with scotia beading. Underfloor heating is fine with this floor; browse more underfloor heating flooring if you are comparing.

Why order a large free sample

Put a sample of Invisible Light Oak next to your walls, cabinets and furniture before you commit. You can order up to 3 large free samples, and if you'd rather talk it through, call 0121 274 8575.