Solid Wooden Floors
This type of flooring comes in a huge variety of timber species. You also have a choice of board widths and finishes
The boards are supplied 19mm thick, and vary from 65mm to 200mm wide, depending on the timber type chosen. After it has been installed, fillers (which have been carefully matched to your wood species) will be used to stop any gaps. Next it will be sanded and finished with 2/3 coats of either polyurethane or oil. Considered to be part of your house, rather than just a floor covering, solid wooden floors greatly enhance the look of your home or office. Choosing a solid timber floor enables you to consider a wide range of options to individualise your floor - from bleaching or staining the timber, designing your own inlays and patterns, to a number of sheen levels in the polyurethane finish or a wax and/or oil coating.
In addition to the timbers listed here, Swinard Wooden Floors are happy to source specific timbers and widths of boards especially for you, provided they are available from sustainably managed forests.
Photo and Sample Disclaimer
The photos on this website and samples lent to you by Swinard Wooden Floors are provided as a guide only. Please remember that photographic colour may vary from the actual wood due to translation and reproduction limitations.
As a floor is made up of many pieces of timber there will be more variations in grain and colour than can be shown in either a photograph or sample; wood is a natural product and no two pieces are the same. Character variations are to be expected.
Widths of Boards
The standard widths of boards are 85mm, 128mm and 180mm, however many species are available in other widths. Board widths can change between shipments. Please discuss board width preferences when requesting a quote. (See Timber Width for more information).
Polyurethane
We predominantly use moisture cured polyurethane, as it has an extremely hard finish (a UV sun blocking agent can also be added, if desired). It comes in a number of sheen levels - matt, satin, semi-gloss and high gloss. We recommend the satin finish, as it does not reflect light and is easier to maintain. 2/3 coats are applied, depending on the type of wood chosen. The polyurethane effectively seals the timber creating a barrier from above and ensuring that dirt and moisture remain on the surface. In order to maintain the natural look of timber, it is not recommended to apply more coats than is necessary.
An alternative is the more eco-friendly water based acrylate polyurethane, which has a hard, durable finish. It comes in matt, semi-gloss and gloss sheen levels. The matt finish does not reflect light and is the easiest to maintain, but we are happy to finish your floor in whichever you prefer. This non-yellowing product does not give off the powerful fumes of solvent based products when being applied; this is an added bonus when recoating your floor.
Please note that you will not be able to walk on your floor for a number of days after the polyurethane has been applied. Its final strength is only reached 12-14 days after application. Please see under Installation and Site Requirements for further details.
Oil
Oil is an environmentally friendly option; it has a matt, natural appearance. The oil penetrates the timber filling its dry cellular structure and creates a water resistant layer. Wax can be used in conjunction with oil, adding extra lustre to the timber and giving it a more natural look. However, as the pores of the wood remain open, we would not recommend it for areas with high water use, such as bathrooms and laundries, and it should be noted that more maintenance is required with an oiled floor. Please see under Cleaning and Maintenance for these requirements.
Stains and Bleaching
If you have a particular colour in mind for your floor, we can create just about any look you like. For example whitewashed, coffee-bean or ebonised/blackened. We can also bleach the wood to create a paler floor for your interior.
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