Kahrs Nordic Naturals Engineered Wood Flooring

Kahrs Nordic Naturals brings together ash and beech in a 3-strip engineered floor, offering a lighter, Scandinavian-inspired look that steps away from the oak that dominates most ranges. Wide 200mm boards with a 3.5mm top layer over a 15mm engineered core give the floor a substantial presence, while the choice between ash and beech provides two distinct pale, natural tones to work with. It's a range built for those wanting something a little different from the usual oak-based options, with a clean, fresh character throughout.

Key Features

• 3.5mm real wood top layer over a 15mm engineered core, combining genuine timber character with structural stability
• Ash and beech wood species, offering a lighter alternative to oak-based ranges
• 3-strip format, giving each board a traditional, layered appearance
• Wide 200mm boards, showing off more of the timber's grain per plank
• Satin and Matt Lacquered finishes, both keeping shine to a reasonable minimum
• Compatible with underfloor heating, suiting renovated or newly built rooms
• Sandable and refinishable, extending the floor's usable lifespan well beyond the original surface

Ash and Beech Compared

Ash tends to have a slightly more open, pronounced grain pattern with a pale, neutral tone, giving it a fresh, contemporary look. Beech is generally smoother and more uniform in appearance, with a warm, pale pinkish undertone that softens a room's overall feel. Both species are finished with a lacquer that keeps the surface durable while staying close to the timber's natural, light colouring, making Nordic Naturals a strong option for anyone wanting to move away from the darker or more heavily stained oak floors common elsewhere.

Where Nordic Naturals Works Best

• Scandinavian-style interiors — the pale ash and beech tones suit a light, minimal aesthetic
• Smaller or darker rooms — the light colouring helps reflect available light and open up the space
• Contemporary living spaces — the clean, fresh look suits modern interior schemes
• Rooms with underfloor heating — the engineered core is built to handle the gradual temperature shifts UFH produces

FAQ

What's the difference between the ash and beech options?
Ash has a slightly more pronounced, open grain pattern, while beech is smoother and more uniform with a warm, pale pinkish undertone.

Is Kahrs Nordic Naturals suitable for underfloor heating?
Yes. The engineered construction is designed to handle the gradual temperature changes underfloor heating produces.

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.

Can Kahrs Nordic 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.

Why choose ash or beech instead of oak?
Ash and beech offer a lighter, more Scandinavian-inspired look than oak, with a fresher, more neutral tone that suits contemporary and minimal interiors.