Nordic Light Oak 90mm Engineered Chevron

Nordic Light Oak is a pale chevron that brings a Scandinavian lightness to the room. Its 90mm engineered boards have a 3mm real oak top layer and a UV oiled finish.

Look and character

The colour is light, with a white tone that keeps the oak cool and bright. The UV oiled finish gives a natural, matt look. Classic grade oak includes some knots and gentle variation between boards. It suits minimalist interiors, pale walls and light timber furniture, and helps small rooms feel more spacious.

Construction and specification

Each board is 90mm wide and 510mm long, with angled ends that meet point to point to form a continuous V. The 4V bevelled edges give each board a fine shadow line on all four sides. Under the 3mm real oak surface sits a multi-ply base, bringing each board to 14mm in total. The 3mm layer is a common, practical depth for engineered oak, and a fitter can usually give it a light sand in the future. Cross-laid layers resist the swelling and shrinking that solid wood is prone to, which helps the joints stay tight. One pack lays 1.46 m².

Where it works

The V pattern works well running through open-plan kitchens and dining rooms, linking the spaces. 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. Compare other engineered oak chevron floors to weigh up sizes and colours. Like any real oak floor it isn't waterproof, so keep standing water off it in the kitchen.

Fitting and underfloor heating

Fit it with tongue and groove joints, either floating on a suitable underlay or fully glued down. A floating installation needs a good flooring underlay underneath. Underfloor heating is fine with this floor; browse more underfloor heating flooring if you are comparing. Chevron involves more cutting than a straight plank floor, so add about 10% to your measured area for cuts and waste. Scotia beading gives a tidy finish where the floor meets the skirting.

Why order a large free sample

Screens can't show texture or sheen properly, so a large free sample of Nordic Light Oak is the best way to judge it. You can have 3 large free samples, and you are welcome at our Halesowen showroom, 214a Dudley Road.