Manufacturer
Hurford Flooring have specialised in the production of quality Australian hardwood flooring for over three generations and have been a key part of the Australian Solid Flooring industry for over 80 years. With their ongoing research and commitment to the environment the next natural step was to compliment their solid flooring range with an innovative collection of pre-finished engineered & vinyl flooring systems.
Technical Specifications
• Species: Premium European Oak
• Colour Stains: Natural
• Raw – No Colour/Stain: Raw is pre sanded, unfinished product with square edge. To be finish on site
• Appearance: Prime
• Core Material: Plantation Eucalypt Plywood
• Width: 190mm
• Thickness: 15mm
• Length: 1900mm
• Timber Veneer: 4 mm
• SQM / m2 Per Box: 2.166m2
• Packaging: 6 rows per box, max of 2 nestled rows
• Locking System: Tongue & Groove (ends & sides)
• Edge: Square Edge
• Surface: Smooth Finish
Features & Benefits
Naked Oak – Premium European Oak Engineered Flooring is a masterful combination of genuine European Oak bonded to a strong plantation eucalypt plywood core with a traditional tongue & groove locking system for easy installation. Each lamella has been exclusively sorted & graded, with only the highest quality oak qualifying for production.
The Naked Oak – Natural stain is finished with a medium wire brushed technique, removing the soft grain to create a surface with a natural depth & texture, whilst the Naked Oak – RAW is a finely sanded, smooth texture, square edged, unfinished product. Designed to be stained and finished on-site. RAW is the ideal selection to achieve a custom design vision, with limitless choices of stains and finishes to reflect one’s personal taste or style.
• Available in a Natural stain or Raw unfinished to be stained & finished on site
• 7 Coats UV Cured – Treffert Lacquer – insures stain, scuff, scratch & slip resistant
• Plantation Eucalyptus plywood core – Assembled in a cross-grain combination
• Veneer backing balance layer secures al the layers together
• Genuine European Oak hardwood lamella
• Lacquers and glues are environmentally safe & free of harmful chemical compounds
• Traditional Tongue & Groove – edge to edge joints
• DIY or Professional installation
• Durable & Stable
• Can be floated over a suitable underlay or direct stuck to a flat dry surface (Raw must be direct stuck)
• Walk on immediately after installation
• Can be re-sanded back to raw timber & re-coated or stained in the future
• Environmentally Friendly
• Suitable for residential & limited commercial or retail use
• Indoor use – Not suitable for wet areas
Installation Summary
Naked Oak Engineered Flooring is a Tongue & Groove system –The Natural stain product is suitable for indoor use, floating with an appropriate underlay with a plastic moisture barrier or direct stuck onto a 100% flat, dry, waterproofed and structural subfloor such as plywood, particleboard, existing timber floorboards or concrete slabs. It is also suitable for installation over ceramic tiles & terrazzo as long as the surface is 100% flat. However the Raw product must be direct stuck to a suitable flat dry sub floor as it will need to be finished on site with a stained colour of your choice.
To minimize shade variation, mix & install planks from several cartons. We recommend a 10mm expansion gap around perimeters and all room fixtures. Rooms larger than 6 metres will need additional expansion joints. On completion of installing your floor, install, trims, skirting or scotia over the expansion gap, fasten these to the wall only, never to the flooring itself. In places where profiles or skirtings cannot be placed, fill the expansion gaps with an elastic filler.
They are designed to be DIY friendly for most normal dwellings, however Installing Engineered flooring requires a level of skill & it is recommended that a qualified tradesperson with the relevant skill levels install engineered floors. All our installation teams are qualified and professional for your piece of mind. If you are unsure about installation, or would like a full installation guide, we encourage you to contact us with questions or to make a booking for a check measure & quote.
Maintenance
• Keep Naked Oak Engineered Flooring in a climate-controlled indoor area
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Use blinds or drapes to minimise exposure
• Sweep or vacuum your floor regularly (at least once a week) to remove loose dirt and dust
Please note: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head should not be used
• Wipe up spills immediately to avoid stains
• Mop regularly using water only or a mild specialty wood floor cleaner
• Use doormats outside each entrance to prevent dirt, sand & grit etc coming in contact with your floor
• Use floor protector pads (not rubber, latex or Cocoa fibre mats) under furniture legs & movable furniture
• Keep animal nails trimmed
• Stiletto heels or spiked heels can severely damage your floor. Maintain heels, take off your shoes on entering the floor area and use rugs or runners in high traffic areas
• Never drag, slide or roll furniture over your floor. Always lift and place in position carefully
• Do not steam mop
Accessories
Matching accessories are available. Please check with one of our friendly staff members for availability
Warranty
• 15 years – limited surface warranty – residential
• 25 years – structural integrity warranty – residential
• Limited Warranty For Commercial Use
• Please ask for further details regarding warranty guidelines