14mm Engineered Flooring

It’s important to note that this thickness wasn’t designed to replace other types of flooring; it was developed to fill the gap where others couldn’t perform. If engineered wood flooring becomes too thin, it can lose that reassuring, solid feel underfoot. Yet when it’s too thick, you may face issues with transitions, door thresholds, or underfloor systems.

Over time, industry experts and homeowners have agreed that 14mm strikes the perfect balance; sturdy enough to handle daily family life, yet slim enough to integrate smoothly into modern construction.

The board consists of three layers: a hardwood top layer (approximately 3-4mm thick), a multi-ply or HDF core layer that enhances the board’s strength and stability, and a balancing base layer that ensures the board remains stable at all times. If you combine them, you can create a floor that moves with you as you move your house, rather than against you.

For example, let’s say you live in a flat where your heating system is located beneath the floor, and the subfloor is too low to place anything bulky underneath. There is no doubt that a 14mm board would be a perfect choice in such a situation, literally as well as metaphorically.

Construction of 14mm Engineered Wood Flooring – layers, veneer, core

If you had the chance to slice a 14mm board in half, you would understand why engineers love them so much.
There are different roles that each layer plays:

• With veneers, you can tell the story of what you want – real oak or walnut, oiled, stained, or lacquered – in just a few simple lines.
• The core of the body is composed of cross-bonded layers that absorb tension and prevent seasonal expansion.
• With its balanced design, the board will remain straight for many years to come, thanks to the backing, which is a key factor in its durability.

Due to its three-part composition, 14mm boards are ideal for homes, studios, offices, and lofts with low temperatures and daily activity requirements. Due to their three-element composition, 14mm boards are suitable for homes, studios, offices, and lofts.

For example, are you renovating a home with uneven subfloors because it is old? Compared to 10mm and 14mm boards, there is greater adaptability between the two, while maintaining a simple installation and a manageable height.

Why choose 14mm instead of 10mm or 15mm?

It is essential to recognise that 14mm flooring is not meant to replace other options, but rather to enhance them.
Depending on the product’s thickness and its intended use, the requirements will differ. In situations where there is a height limitation or a more lightweight, easier-to-install plank is more suitable for the project, such as in flats, rental homes, or rarely used rooms, a 10mm engineered wood flooring offers several benefits.

The 14mm thickness of our panels, on the other hand, has been designed to accommodate spaces that require both comfort and resilience. The light weight of this board makes it a great combination of lightweight manoeuvrability and full-bodied durability, providing a solid feel similar to a premium board without adding excessive height.

In high-traffic homes, offices, or other commercial interiors, there’s still a clear role for 15mm engineered wood flooring. Its extra thickness allows for more sanding cycles over time. It offers higher load resistance, making it a strong choice for spaces that experience constant movement, such as furniture shifts or heavier equipment.

There is no competition between these thicknesses; instead, they complement each other, as they are all designed to meet the needs of different lifestyles and architectural conditions.
There is an important aspect of 14mm engineered flooring that designers often overlook: it serves as a balance point in engineered flooring, being both versatile and stable, while also being ready for installation in a wide variety of settings, such as underfloor heating and multi-level homes.

As you renovate a living space, you may require a confident, grounded feeling underfoot; however, due to limited floor space, adding floor height may not be possible. A 14mm engineered wood board offers you the best of both worlds – solid in performance and refined in its proportions at the same time.

Styles, Finishes, and Species in 14mm Engineered Flooring Range

For our engineered 14mm range of products, we do not focus on colour charts but rather on the product’s performance and texture. As a result, veneers react differently to light depending on the surface to which they are applied. Many types of wood scatter light softly, such as brushed oak, while smoked ash absorbs light to reduce glare in open interior spaces. It is the walnut’s dense cellular structure that makes it appear less reflective throughout the day, giving it a more consistent tone and making it a suitable choice for areas with fluctuating light levels.

In terms of the finishes in this range, it is essential to recognise that they perform more than just protect the surface. The benefits of using matte lacquer include its micro-diffusion, which helps hide fine dust and footprints. In contrast, the use of hard wax oils enhances tactile friction, reducing the likelihood of slips, regardless of whether the surface is polished. Furthermore, edge profiles must be considered from an acoustical perspective. It is possible to create micro-bevels between planks to help break up vibration waves in an echo-prone room. This will result in a significant reduction in step noise, from a few decibels down to a few.

Maintenance & Care for 14mm Engineered Flooring

When it comes to 14mm engineered flooring, most care tips focus only on cleaning, but the real strength of this flooring lies in its natural properties. In most cases, minor marks left by shoes or furniture fade after a few hours because the boards are designed to remain flexible for as long as possible. When a floor is scratched, it can often be repaired with a warm cloth and gentle pressure, so it does not require sanding or refinishing the entire floor.

When you have a busy room or a home with pets, it’s essential to keep the air comfortable throughout. To prevent the boards from drying out or warping, maintain a humidity level between 45% and 55% in the room. Using a transparent protective layer in kitchens and hallways can help prevent water from soaking into the floor and improve its feel and appearance. With this simple care, you will be able to keep your floor looking good and strong for many years to come.

Request Free Samples & Experience 14mm Flooring Firsthand.

It is one thing to see a floor online, and another entirely to live with it day to day. We understand how important it is for you to see our 14mm engineered flooring before purchasing, so we at Flooring Surgeons offer free sample ordering. Considering that every space has its own unique light, tone, and personality, it’s impossible to predict how a finish will honestly look under your specific conditions, even with the most accurate photo.

The free sample will enable you to test the surface under natural and artificial light, match it against the colours of your walls and furniture, and see how it reacts to the atmosphere of your room. Additionally, you will be able to experience the board in person to better understand its strength, texture, and overall build quality – something you won’t be able to do without it.

Flooring Surgeons believes that flooring is something you should be able to trust, not something you should guess about.