Our Character Oak Flooring boards are tongue and groove along the long edges.  We call them "Character" but they are probaby a higher grade.  These solid Oak boards are linked to a specific production ensuring consistency of product. It has a lower moisture content compared to many boards; kiln dried to 8-10 % to which gives a greater stability to the boards. This supply also generates a good range of lengths, at the time of writing we have 3.05 to 4.29 metre lenths available in stock. 

This oak grade typica;lly displays a variety of figuring which gives  colour, small splits, large and small knots. Consequently we recommend allowing for 15% wastage.  Osmo Polyx Hardwax Oil is available in clear finishes (matt, satin, satin-matt, natural and gloss) along with a range of Osmo Colour Tints

Board widths stocked

Boards are usually available in ex. 115mm, 140mm, 165mm, 190mm and 215mm widths. Board lengths available will fluctuate so if you intend to collect speciic lengths then best to contact us first. 

Using Character oak flooring

These boards are perfect for high traffic areas in the home, are easy to clean and maintain and can be sanded and refinished. We recommend acclimatising in the room that it is to be fitted for at least 14 days prior to laying. The machined boards have a central tongue so that the boards can be turned over as required. We do not recommend using these boards with underfloor heating systems. If using adhesive it must be totally flexible such as  Osmo MS Advance or (Sika -52/-54). If nailing or screwing, the battens in the subfloor then these battens must be totally seasoned and dry. If the timbers are wet then the moisture will be absorbed by the oak boards.