City Engineered European Nature Oak 180mm Lacquered Flooring

Florence Engineered European Nature Oak Flooring 180mm Lacquered flooring offers a highly attractive combination of natural beauty and style, along with toughness and long life. The floor itself has a colourful, vibrant look with a range of shade variations, swirls, lines and knots, plus streaks of sapwood and mineralisation which makes it a rustic grade timber.

While the pattern is not uniform, the surface is, as the planks have square edges to create a smooth surface across the floor. It has been topped off with a satin lacquer which embodies the twin qualities of the product, enhancing the appearance with a gentle light-reflective sheen and also making the floor more durable and easier to maintain and keep clean.

The product has three layers, with two made of spruce and a 2.5 mm thick top hardwood layer capable of going without being sanded for around 20 years if well maintained. After this time, it can be sanded on up to three occasions. 

Each board is 2200mm long and 180mm wide with an overall thickness of 14mm, accompanied with a user friendly click system this product is ideal for DIY domestic application.

Room Suitability
Environmental Benefits
Species	Oak
Construction	3 Ply
Core	Pine
Balance	Spruce
Wear layer	2.5mm
Lengths	2200mm
Edge Detail	Square Edge
Profiling	Click System
Grading	Nature
Tolerances	length: one board per pack can be 20mm shorter; two boards per pack can be 10mm shorter width:+/-0,2mm cupping =/< 0,2% bowing 1% length level difference =/< 0,2mm
Timber Source	Europe
Product Origin	Europe
Moisture Content	7% +/- 2%
Product Density	min. 580
Brinell Hardness Test	3,7
Underfloor Heating	Yes
Slip Resistance	USRV 0,18
Installation Methods	Click System
Residential Warranty	30 years
Commercial Warranty	On Request
Species	Oak
Shade	Medium
Colour	Brown
Finish	Satin Lacquer
Grade	Nature
Thickness	14mm
Width	155mm - 190mm
Style	Plank
Installation	Click System

 

Florence Engineered European Nature Oak Flooring 180mm Lacquered Installation Guide

Engineered floors are very dimensionally stable allowing them to be installed over most types of sub floors. They are suitable for all areas of the house except bathrooms and wet areas. They are also suitable for use over under floor heating. Due to their stability they only need acclimatising for 48 hours, to correctly acclimatise your engineered floor it should be left in the room it is going to be fitted in at normal room temperature.

Florence Engineered European Nature Oak Flooring 180mm Lacquered has a click installation system and can be installed as a floating floor which is the most common and DIY friendly installation method because it is the easiest and the fastest to do, can be installed over any type of subfloor and it does not require any special skills or prior experience in installing floors as the floors just clicks together with no need for any glue.

All floating flooring installations must use an approved underlay. Over a concrete subfloor you will need to use a underlay which has a built in vapour barrier like Cushion Plus White Underlay, while over a wooden subfloor you can use the Cushion Standard White Underlay. For installations over under floor heating we recommend using Cushion Heat Flow underlay. Superior underlays like Cushion Ultra Silver Underlay and Cushion Premium Black Underlay can be used to give better support to your new flooring which prolongs the life and also aids during installation by removing some minor imperfections from the sub-floor. Also for improved noise reduction we recommend the Cushion Acoustic Pro Underlay, bringing peace and quiet to the room.

Each board has a click profile on all four sides to join the boards together simply insert the tongue into the groove at a high angle and then push the board down; the boards will then click together.

You will need to leave a 10mm expansion gap around the perimeter of the room. To maintain this gap during installation spacers are provided in the installation kits (purchased separately).

After you have installed the floor you can cover this expansion gap with scotia / beading or you can replace you old skirting boards with new ones, this gives a much more professional finish. The 10mm expansion gap also needs to be left in doorways where the floor follows through from one room to another; we have a full range of door profiles available to match your floor.

The above is a brief guideline on the installation of engineered flooring; always refer to the manufactures installation guidelines contained within packs of the flooring or visit outFlooring Manufacture Installation Guides

If you require any further advice on installation the please call our technical department on 0845 263 6586, e-mail us on info@ukflooringdirect.co.uk or click the Live Help Button at the top of the page.

 

Florence Engineered European Nature Oak Flooring 180mm Lacquered Maintenance Guide

In order to ensure lasting satisfaction from your new lacquered floor, it is important to correctly care for the floor starting immediately after installation. With the right care, the lacquered floor will become increasingly easy to clean and more hard wearing over time. This is because the recommended soap used to clean the floor actually coats it with an invisible film, providing additional protection and thus making the floor more resistant to dirt.

After-Installation Care

All lacquered floors are recommended to be cleaned with WOCA Lacquer Soap right after installation and before the floor is used. As a result of this the surface will then be more hardwearing and be easier to clean and maintain in the future.

Normal Basic Cleaning

Normal cleaning to remove surface debris is accomplished using a broom or vacuum cleaner. To remove normal stains and non-loose dirt, the floor should be cleaned with water and a hard-wrung, wet cloth. In order to achieve the best cleaning possible use WOCA Wood Cleaner, which is mixed with water at a ratio of 40:1. This has two functions: it cleans the floor and at the same time forms an invisible, protective film on the surface of the floor making it even more resistant to damage from dirt. It is very important to use two buckets when cleaning the floor- one with the WOCA Wood Cleaner mixed solution and one with clean water for rinsing the dirty cloth or mop. Immerse the cloth or soft mop in the Soap solution, and then wring out the excess fluid before wiping the floor. Rinse the cloth or mop in the clear water, wring out the excess water, then immerse in the Soap solution again. Repeat this pattern until the floor is clean. Do not pour the Cleaner solution directly on the floor but instead, always use a cloth or mop to apply the solution.

Cleaning Extremely Dirty Floors

If the floor has been neglected and/or becomes very dirty, it should be cleaned using WOCA Lacquer Soap, mixed with water in a 40:1 ratio, following the guidelines above. Once this is dry you will then need to apply the WOCA Lacquer Care which strenghtens the lacquer, as it protects against wear and scratches and herby prolongs the lifetime of the lacquered surface. The Lacquer Care does not buid up a thick layer on the surface as the old layer is renewed with the next application.

We recommend that you purchase a WOCA Lacquer Maintenance Kit with your floor.

Each kit contains

• 1.0 litre Woca Lacquer Soap (Will cover 350m2).
• 1.0 litre Woca Wood Cleaner (Will Cover 350m2)
• 1.0 litre Woca Lacquer Care (Will cover 60m2)
• 1 Polishing Pad and 1 Cloth.