Natural Oak 90mm Engineered Herringbone, 12/1.2mm

Natural Oak in this 12mm build is a straightforward, affordable herringbone in a warm oak colour. The 90mm blocks have a 1.2mm real oak veneer on a multi-ply base, with a brushed and lacquered surface.

Look and character

The tone is medium natural oak with warm, classic grain. Brushing gives a light texture and the lacquer seals the surface, which makes it easy to wipe clean. Classic grade oak includes some knots and colour variation. It suits both modern and traditional rooms, and is a sensible choice where you want a herringbone look across a larger area.

Construction and specification

The 90 x 400mm block is a classic herringbone size that works in small rooms and open-plan spaces alike. Bevels on all four edges (4V) frame each block and help the geometry stand out. Each block is 12mm thick overall, with a 1.2mm real oak top layer bonded to a multi-ply base. 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. Engineering the board this way keeps it flatter and more stable than a solid block of the same size. A pack covers 2.16 m² of floor.

Where it works

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. Start the pattern from the room's main sight line, often the doorway, so the zigzag runs where it is seen most. Kitchens are fine as long as spills are wiped up, because real oak is not waterproof. Compare other herringbone engineered wood floors to weigh up sizes and colours.

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. If you float it, choose a suitable flooring underlay first. It can be used over underfloor heating, and you'll find other options in our underfloor heating flooring collection. Order about 10% more than the measured area to allow for cuts at the edges. Finish the edges with scotia beading.

Why order a large free sample

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