Chene Engineered Oak Flooring 20mm

Chene's 20mm engineered range steps up from the standard 14mm line with a substantially thicker 6mm oak top layer, giving it far more scope for sanding and refinishing over its lifetime. Finished to a rustic grade, the boards show more of the timber's natural knots and grain variation, and the wider 150mm and 190mm widths make the most of that character. It's built as a longer-term flooring investment, suited to homes that want the durability of engineered construction without sacrificing the depth of a thicker wood layer.

Key Features

• 6mm oak top layer over a 20mm engineered core, offering significantly more scope for sanding and refinishing than standard engineered boards
• Rustic grade, showing more knots and natural grain variation for a characterful look
• Wide plank widths — 150mm and 190mm — that make the most of the timber's grain
• Finish choice across Lacquered, Invisible Oiled, Brushed & Oiled and Handscraped
• Golden and cognac tone options, alongside natural oak finishes
• Compatible with underfloor heating, suiting renovated or newly built rooms
• Sandable and refinishable multiple times, thanks to the thicker top layer

Why the Thicker Top Layer Matters

A 6mm top layer is considerably thicker than the 3mm layer found on standard engineered boards, which means the floor can be sanded back and refinished many more times over its life. This makes the 20mm range a stronger long-term choice for busy households or period properties, where the floor is expected to last for decades rather than years. Combined with the rustic grade's visible grain and knots, it gives the floor a substantial, characterful presence underfoot.

Where Chene 20mm Works Best

• High-traffic areas — the thicker top layer withstands more wear and can be refinished more times
• Period and character properties — the rustic grade and wider boards suit traditional interiors
• Long-term family homes — built to be sanded and refinished repeatedly over decades of use
• Rooms with underfloor heating — the engineered core is built to handle the gradual temperature shifts UFH produces

FAQ

What makes the 20mm range different from Chene's 14mm range?
The 20mm range has a thicker 6mm top layer over a deeper 20mm core, giving it significantly more scope for sanding and refinishing over its lifetime compared to the standard 14mm range.

Is Chene 20mm suitable for underfloor heating?
Yes. The engineered construction is designed to handle the gradual temperature changes underfloor heating produces.

What does rustic grade mean for this range?
Rustic grade shows more of the timber's natural character, including visible knots and grain variation, compared to a natural grade board.

How many times can Chene 20mm be sanded and refinished?
The 6mm top layer allows for multiple rounds of sanding and refinishing over the floor's lifetime, considerably more than a standard 3mm top layer would allow.

What widths does Chene 20mm come in?
Chene 20mm is available in 150mm and 190mm widths.