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Chevron Herringbone Parquet As Featured In Living etc

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One of Real Oak Floors most popular ranges has appeared in this month’s addition of Livingetc – one of the UK’s leading home design magazines.

“Solid, reclaimed or even engineered wood flooring is always a desirable feature” said Claudia Baillie, Living etc features editor.

Herringbone parquet flooring is being installed more and more in private houses around the country. It has regained popularity and is the current best seller at the moment.  The Aged parquet gives the floor an original look so it can suit both contemporary and traditional style homes.  We offer the parquet floor range in both 16mm thick board and 20.5mm board, and what makes them even better is that they can be laid as floating floors. The flooring used in the article can be found here http://www.realoakfloors.co.uk/chevron.php

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New folding sliding doors – Trufold

We are pleased to announce the eagerly awaited new range of folding sliding bifold doors – the Trufold.  These folding sliding bi-fold doors are available for external doors and new for this year is a range of internal doors to help partition off larger open plan spaces.

The range is available in oak, hardwood and white, all coming sealed to a high factory finish with 3 coats of UV protection for a long lasting finish.  There is also an option of unfinished oak which requires finishing on site whilst being installed.  The doors are now fully in line with all building regulations and compliance, including better thermal performance in the glass and thicker doors to help with insulation.  This fantastic new range is now available from stock and comes with FREE DELIVERY throughout mainland UK.  With a choice of sizes – 4ft, 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, 8fr, 10ft, 12ft, 14ft and 16ft there is a size of door to suit all projects.

The door sets come fully equipped with all precision engineered hardware required for installation.  They are also faster to install with pre-drilled holes – just attach the hardware and hang!

Contact us for prices for this full amazing range of new bifolding sliding doors for all installations – Real Oak Floors are one of the official distributors of the Trufold door range so you can be assured of the best price on the market.

The Beauty Of Wood Flooring

There are many beneficial reasons to choose wood flooring for your home. Today we are going to look at the aesthetics of wood floors and the possibilities available with the aid of some images.

If you are not sold on the beauty of wood flooring after viewing this post I suggest you go back to the top and look again.

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Finished and Fitted Oak Flooring - London Docklands

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Engineered Oak - Leeds

Leeds university flooring

Leeds University Flooring

Dark Wood Floor

Allwoodley Gates Development

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols Maple Flooring

I sincerely hope you liked the photos above, and remember, These were all provided and fitted by Real Oak Floors

No Vat Increase On All Products

Real Oak Floors are proud to offer ALL products at the old VAT rate (17.5%). We pay the increase so that you can make a great saving.

So go over to the site and find something you like.

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10 ways to maintain your wood flooring

Some of the most common questions we get asked at the wood floor blog are asking how to maintain the look of a floor, so we decided to put together some tips on keeping your floor in prime condition for you to enjoy for years to come.

  • Don’t let spills settle on your flooring. Fluids aren’t generally the thing you would want to keep on your hardwood floor, if you leave fluid on the floor for a prolonged period of time this will cause water spots. If there are any spillages clean up the fluids straight away using an absorbent cloth.
  • Always try to follow the floor manufacturer’s recommendations when possible and try to sweep daily, always using a soft fine bristled broom. Sweeping is an important part of maintaining a wooden floor and sweeping daily will help keep things off the floor which may cause scratching.
  • Make sure that you know the type of finish on your wooden floor and follow the correct maintenance procedures for them e.g. Never wax a urethane floor instead use only a very dry damp cloth (to avoid water damage)
  • Place glides (furniture guards/pads) under any furniture on your wooden flooring to avoid scratching the floor underneath. Also place mats at every entrance to prevent people from walking in dirt and grit onto your floor
  • Vacuum regularly, try to vacuum at least 2 times a week to get the loose dirt which may have been missed, please be cautious however as hard plastic and stiff bristles can scratch the finish on your floor.
  • Try to avoid wearing heavy shoes, high heels and sports shoes on your flooring as these can cause dents and indentations on your floor. Also children’s toys can cause damage to your floor, a prime example are racing cars which can scratch the flooring.
  • Don’t over-wax a wax floor, if your floor dulls and you want to restore its shine you may want to invest in a buffer. However it may be best to get suggestions from the floor manufacturer for the specific procedures for your floor.
  • Clean up pet mess quickly, keep food dishes on a mat and keep their nails trimmed to avoid any stains and scratches.
  • Mop regularly using a dry damp mop adding cleaner to the water (we personally recommend the Bona range of cleaners as their quality is fantastic)
  • Cover the floor when decorating so any dropped screws or paint wont damage your flooring, also, when moving heavy furniture slip a piece of cloth or pile under the legs to avoid any scuffing and scratching.

We hope that these tips help you and answer any questions you may have, if you still have any queries please contact us or leave a comment below and we’ll answer any queries to the best of our abilities.

Junckers Sports Flooring Systems

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Junckers not only produce high quality flooring for your home and office, they also have a large range of high performance sports and dance floors.

A sports floor consists of three interacting elements which determine the area elastic and lifespan characteristics of the floor, they are:

  1. The undercarriage construction
  2. The solid hardwood floor
  3. The surface treatment

    With more than 20 million square metres of sports floor installed worldwide and the ability to perform most sports and dance activities on their sports systems, Junckers have a fantastic reputation within this field of flooring.

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    Blubat system

    Blubat system

    Junckers Blubat system is the simplest and cheapest unckers undercarriage system offering medium shock absorption and resilience at a budget price. It is fast and economical to install over a flat, level sub-floor and fully conforms to the BSEN13904 A3 requirements.

    The system consists of 22mm Beech board secret nailed to a kiln dried softwood batten with a continuous layer of 9mm thick special foam on the underside.

    clip system

    Clip system

    Clip system

    Junckers clip system delivers a medium level of shock absorption and resilience and is perfect for renovation projects which need low construction height. It is fast to install on an even sub-floor as all you need to do is roll out a 10mm thick underlay over the sub-floor before simply joining the boards together using Junckers own clips.

    New Era

    New Era Unobat system

    New Era Unobat system

    Junckers New Era UnoBat system is a packable fully sprung flooring system which can be installed over an uneven sub-floor. Over the past couple of years extensive testing and development work has taken place over the last couple of years to improve the well established standard New Era levelling system to meet the newest standards. This new system incorporates a black Evazote Polyethelene foam rubber base for higher A4 level of the standard.

    The system is comprised of 22mm press dried Beech board, secret nailed to a kiln dried softwood batten, which is supported by foam backed strong polypropylene cradles. Fine levelling of the system takes place between the cradles and battens with a range of heights available from 74mm to 439mm.

    Unobat 50

    Unobat 50 system

    Unobat 50 system

    Junckers UnoBat 50 batten system is a low elevation high performance undercarriage system offering fully sprung flooring to the highest demands and criteria. It is fast and economical to install and fully confirms to the BSEN14904A4 requirements.

    With a total construction height of only 50mm this system is designed for installation over flat, level sub-floors. The system is comprised of a 22mm Press dried Beech board secret nailed to a veneered softwood batten which has a unique arrangement of specially developed rubber strips on the underside. The outer and inner strips differ in density and performance, low density on the outside and high density on the inside, to produce a 2 step absorption effect with a braking system which delivers optimum shock absorption and consistent ball response.

    unobat 62

    Unobat 62 system

    Unobat 62+ system

    Junckers UnoBat 62+ single layer batten system is a high performance undercarriage system which can be packed offering a fully sprung floor to the highest criteria. It is economical to install and fully compliant with the BSEN14904A4 requirements.

    With a minimum construction height of 62mm (plus levelling material) designed for installation over even or uneven sub-floors. The system comprises of a 22mm press dried Beech board secret nailed to a veneered softwood batten featuring unique shock absorption rubber pads, which in conjunction with the patented J-Lock connection system delivers high performance sports and dance characteristics and enhanced durability.

    The Junckers UnoBat62+ offers the performance attributes necessary for fast moving ball games while keeping the risk of injury at the absolute minimum.

    Duo BAT 110

    Duobat 110 system

    DuoBat 110+ System

    Junckers DuoBat 110+ double layer batten system is one of Junckers high performance undercarriage systems which offer a fully sprung floor to the highest criteria, it is easy to install it conforms to all BSEN14904A4 requirements.

    It has a total construction height of 110mm (plus levelling material) designed for installation over even or uneven sub-floors with fewer packing points than other double battened systems. The J-Lock system ensures fast and secure connection between the upper and lower battens. The system comprises of a 22mm press dried Beech board secret nailed to softwood veneered double battens featuring unique shock absorption rubber pads, which, in conjunction with the patented J-Lock connection system, delivers high performance sports and dance characteristics and enhanced durability. The rubber pads never lose their elasticity.

    Junckers DuoBat110+ offers the performance attributes suitable for high level gymnastic, dance, fast moving ball games and aerobics while keeping the risk of injury at an absolute minimum.

    Portable floor system

    Portable floor system

    Portable floor system

    Junckers Portable floor system offers the ultimate in flexibility for arenas and halls that play host to a wide variety of sporting and non-sporting events. In situations where specific line markings and logos are required the system provides the perfect solution.

    If installed over an even sub-floor, installation couldn’t be simpler. Once the underlay is in position (5 or 10 mm thick) the panels are held securely in place by simple metal fittings that are just as easy to release when the floor is taken up. A ramped metal trim forms a strong and attractive edge. It has a total construction height of either 27mm or 32mm

    If you have any more enquiries about Junckers flooring please don’t hesitate to contact one of our friendly sales staff who will be happy to help on 0844 848 6840

    Junckers Solid Flooring

    Hardwood Flooring

    Hardwood Flooring

    Junckers solid hardwood flooring systems offer a fantastic range of pre-finished hardwood flooring which provide a large palette of colours and grains that allow great scope for creativity making individual solutions, unconventional combinations and innovative details possible. Junckers new Ultra Matt boards offer the natural matt look of an oiled finish with the strength of a polyurethane lacquer and with simple, quick and accurate floor installation, Junckers has many advantages.

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    Junckers flooring

    Founded in Denmark in 1930 Junckers is now one of Europe’s leading producers of solid hardwood flooring. All timber is sourced from managed forests which reflects Junckers attitude towards forest management and its felling policy.

    With the company’s unique press-drying process – which was developed almost 40 years ago – timber is strengthened and has increased stability. Recently the company has developed new staining techniques to create a wider choice of natural effects, marketed as the SylvaKet, SylvaRed and SylvaColor ranges.

    With the accurate factory-machining of Junckers flooring, the need for site sanding after laying is eliminated therefore saving time on what would be a time consuming part of laying your floor.

    Wood waste from the company’s plants is used as a fuel for the factory thus economising on energy.

    Sylvared

    Sylvared

    Description

    Junckers have 11 hardwoods available, these are;

    • Beech
    • Oak
    • Jarrah
    • Black Oak
    • Ash
    • Sylvaket
    • Sylvared
    • Sylvacolor
    • Jatoba
    • Merbau
    • Maple

    Each of these are offered in various thicknesses, styles, grades and finishes, giving you a wide choice. Junckers hardwood flooring is supplied as 2 rows of staves assembled by means of a double dovetail joint into one board. The Junckers exclusive Quick Clip system has been developed for use over an existing level sub-floor, without the need for battens. There is also a wide board range which has been developed for a traditional look which is available in;

    • Oak
    • Merbau
    • Maple
    • Jatoba
    • Ash
    • Dark Ash
    • Nordic Ash
    Oak Boulevard Wide Board

    Oak Boulevard Wide Board

    Sports Floors

    Junckers have 7 floor installation systems which are available as well as a portable sports floor. Each of the systems offer different characteristics making them particularly suitable for the requirements of a specific application. The SylvaSport board is specially produced for these sports systems.

    New Era levelling system

    Junckers New Era system is for use where it is necessary to overcome the uneveness of existing timber or cocrete floors.

    Acoustic Systems

    Junckers offer 2 acoustic systems, The New Era Acoustic cradle system and the Clip system. Both of which meet the requirements of Document E of the Building Regulations.

    Accessories

    Junckers offer a full range of accessories including floor teatments and cleaning materials

    Junckers Basefill

    Junckers Basefill

    Dimensions

    Flooring is available either 14 or 22mm thick. Individual boards are 129mm wide and 1830/3700mm long

    Appearance

    Flooring is available either unfinished for site finishing or factory-finished with either several coats of hard-wearing polyurethane lacquer or with controlled saturation by rich penetrating oils.

    Junckers and Real Oak Floors

    Real Oak Floors is proud to be an authorised retailer for Junckers Ltd. We stock all of Junckers products and have regular special offers on Junckers flooring saving you money. If you have any enquiries about Junckers floors please dont hesitate to call one of our helpful sales team on 0844 848 6840

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    Real Oak Floors News Update

    square-listingHave you ever thought of having your own coffee table designed exactly to your requirements? Well now you can!

    Real Oak Floors now offer a huge selection of bespoke furniture – all made to your personal size, style and finish. If you need an extra large table made – no problem, just send over your measurements, type of wood required and finish and Real Oak Floors will do the rest.

    There is a large range of timbers to choose from – the most common ones being European white oak, American white oak, Walnut and Maple, however there is also a range of hardwoods and softwoods including Scandinavian redwood, tulipwood, Ash, Maple, Meranti, Iroko, sapele, beech, cherry and the very exotic Wenge.

    Real Oak Floors Started out 5 years ago supplying flooring to the trade and public but over the years they have seen the range grow to incorporate customers demands. Now, after their recent move to much larger premises the variety of products and services has doubled with a large amount of timber products available from stock.

    A full range of rough sawn timber is now available with window boards, skirting boards, door casings, architraves and profiles ready to take away.

    Solid wood worktops including a cutting service for sinks, breakfast bars is now also available.

    Recent additions to the range also include the Karndean vinyl range which has a full wood effect range with Kersaint & Cobb rugs and stair runners. Real Oak Floors are also authorised distributors of the Woca, Osmo, Saicos and Bona ranges of seals and maintenance products.

    The flooring range has also expanded recently with the addition of a full range of real smoked and smoked look boards – available with distressing as an additional extra. These boards give the perfect “original” look to complement your room. With trends changing all the time Real Oak Floors have managed to expand the range to adapt. All boards in the best selling range “The Creative Collection” now come in a UV oiled finish option to give a much more durable finish.
    In the Majestic Collection range there is a new “rough sawn” selection of engineered oak floors – these have a mill worn appearance with a rough textured finish to give a perfect rustic style flooring – available in a choice of colours to suit.

    Real Oak Floors source all their floors from sustainable sources around the world – most coming with the FSC or PEFC certificate. There is a large range of solid wooden floors available to suit all styles, sizes, colours and budgets. The engineerd wooden floor selection has equally as large a choice and with most of these wooden floors on display in the new 2000sq foot showroom, you will be spoilt for choice!!!

    Real Oak Floors new showroom is open 6 days per week – Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am – 4pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm.

    Real Oak Floors Branches Out

    rof-relocate1To Coincide with the opening of their new 2000sq ft showroom Real Oak Floors have introduced a new range of products to complement their current massive range of wooden floors, accessories and timber products.

    Already brimming with solid wood floors and engineered wooden floors, there is a new range of finishes available exclusively from Real Oak Floors.

    The Creative Collection of engineered wood floors has proved a tremendous hit with customers and so to complement this range, their new range will be unveiled to include all types of finishes on both solid wood and engineered floors – not to mention a full range of exotic wood floors available in wide boards from 189mm upwards.

    A full range of timber is now available from stock and a full bespoke milling service is in house.
    Timber ranges include rough sawn beams in Oak, rough sawn timber in Oak, Walnut, Maple, Sapele, Ash plus many more hardwood timber species.
    All these timbers can be milled to be a planed finish or can be cut to your specification and can include a specialised service for design, manufacture and installation of a range of solid wood furniture.
    Projects can include solid oak tables, chairs, benches, picture frames, bookcases, doors and staircases.

    A finishing service for all products is available for both an oiled and lacquered finish – in house finishing will be available shortly.

    Wood Floor Mag Issue #2 Out Now!

    wood floor mag2 copyThe latest issue of wood floor mag is now out, containing valuable info on taking the first steps on choosing your wood flooring. This includes preparing your subfloor, choosing your under floor heating systems, choosing the right board type and selecting the best finish for your home.

    We consider these steps very important when thinking about choosing a wood floor, whether it is engineered wood flooring or solid wood flooring. All of these different elements will depend on who will use the wood floor, wood floor traffic, the style of your home and the suitability for different rooms.

    Check out the above links to give you more of an overview of the different elements of choosing a wood floor. If you would like to receive this issue of Wood Floor Mag, back issues and any upcoming issues, please fill the form to the right and sign up to receive emails with direct download links to a convenient PDF containing all the information you need to design, install and maintain your wood floor.