Kahrs American Naturals Engineered Wood Flooring
Kahrs American Naturals moves away from oak entirely, offering cherry and maple in a prime-grade, 3-strip engineered format. Wide 200mm boards with a 3.5mm top layer over a 15mm engineered core give the floor real presence, while the two species bring genuinely distinctive colours to a room: cherry's warm red-orange tones and maple's pale, understated beige. It's a range built for those wanting to move beyond the usual oak-dominated palette without compromising on engineered stability.
Key Features
- 3.5mm real wood top layer over a 15mm engineered core, combining authentic timber character with structural stability
- Cherry and maple wood species, offering distinctive alternatives to oak-based ranges
- Prime grade, giving a clean, high-quality appearance across the boards
- 3-strip format, giving each board a traditional, layered look
- Wide 200mm boards, showing off more of the timber's grain per plank
- Lacquered and Satin Lacquered finishes, both offering durable, everyday protection
- Compatible with underfloor heating, suiting renovated or newly built rooms
- Sandable and refinishable, extending the floor's usable lifespan well beyond the original surface
Cherry and Maple Compared
Cherry brings a warm, red-orange tone with a naturally rich colour that tends to deepen slightly with age and light exposure, making it a distinctive choice for anyone wanting a floor with genuine character and warmth. Maple, by contrast, is pale and understated with a fine, subtle grain, giving a clean, light look that works well where a calmer, more neutral floor is wanted. Both are finished to prime grade, keeping the appearance consistent across the boards.
Where American Naturals Works Best
- Statement living and dining rooms — cherry's warm tone makes it a natural centrepiece
- Light, contemporary spaces — maple's pale, subtle grain suits a clean, minimal look
- Rooms with underfloor heating — the engineered core is built to handle the gradual temperature shifts UFH produces
- Long-term installations — the 3.5mm top layer allows the floor to be sanded and refinished over time
FAQ
What's the difference between cherry and maple in this range?
Cherry has a warm, red-orange tone that deepens slightly with age, while maple is pale and subtle with a fine grain, giving a much lighter, more neutral look.
Is Kahrs American Naturals suitable for underfloor heating?
Yes. The engineered construction is designed to handle the gradual temperature changes underfloor heating produces.
What does prime grade mean?
Prime grade gives a clean, consistent appearance across the boards, with minimal natural characterful markings compared to a rustic grade.
Can Kahrs American Naturals be sanded and refinished?
Yes. The 3.5mm top layer allows the floor to be sanded back and refinished to restore its surface as it wears.
What does 3-strip mean on these boards?
Each board is made up of three narrower strips of timber, creating a layered, traditional pattern rather than a single continuous plank.