Chene Engineered Oak Flooring 18mm

Chene's 18mm engineered range sits between the standard 14mm and premium 20mm lines, offering a 4mm top layer with a stronger focus on texture and character than either. The distressed and hand-scraped finishes in this range give the boards a worn-in, characterful surface, while the smoked and brushed options lean toward a more contemporary look. It's a range built for homes that want a floor with visible texture and personality rather than a smooth, uniform finish.

Key Features

• 4mm oak top layer over an 18mm engineered core, offering solid scope for sanding and refinishing
• Distressed and hand-scraped textures, giving the surface a worn-in, characterful feel
• Smoked and brushed finish options, for a more contemporary alternative to the distressed textures
• 150mm plank width, giving a substantial, consistent look across the floor
• Tonal range including natural, smoked and brown finishes
• Compatible with underfloor heating, suiting renovated or newly built rooms
• Sandable and refinishable, thanks to the 4mm top layer

Textures and Tones

The Brown Distressed & Oiled Hand Scraped finish creates a heavily textured surface with visible undulations, giving the floor an aged, characterful look well suited to period homes. The Smoked Brushed & UV Lacquered and Brushed & Smoked White Hardwax Oiled options take the same smoked base tone in different directions, one sealed and durable, the other with a softer, more natural feel. The No 3 Colour Brushed & Lacquered option keeps things more neutral, with a lighter brushed texture and straightforward lacquered finish.

Where Chene 18mm Works Best

• Period and character properties — the distressed and hand-scraped textures suit traditional interiors
• Statement rooms — the visible texture makes the floor a feature in its own right
• Contemporary spaces — the smoked and brushed options offer a more current alternative to the distressed finishes
• Rooms with underfloor heating — the engineered core is built to handle the gradual temperature shifts UFH produces

FAQ

What does "distressed" mean on the Chene 18mm range?
Distressed finishes have a deliberately textured, worn-in surface with visible undulations, giving the floor an aged, characterful appearance.

Is Chene 18mm suitable for underfloor heating?
Yes. The engineered construction is designed to handle the gradual temperature changes underfloor heating produces.

Can Chene 18mm be sanded and refinished?
Yes. The 4mm top layer allows the floor to be sanded back and refinished to restore its surface as it wears.

What's the difference between the smoked options in this range?
Smoked Brushed & UV Lacquered has a sealed, durable surface, while Brushed & Smoked White Hardwax Oiled gives a softer, more natural feel with the same smoked base tone.

What width does Chene 18mm come in?
Chene 18mm is available in a 150mm plank width.