Xylo Islington Engineered Oak Flooring

Xylo Islington is one of the widest engineered floors in the Xylo collection, with boards spanning 240mm and a substantial 300mm option, paired with a rustic grade and consistent brushed, UV oiled finish. Available in both a 14mm and a thicker 18mm build depending on the board width chosen, it's a range designed to make a genuine statement in larger, more open spaces.

Key Features

• Two thickness options — 14mm and 18mm — depending on the board width
• Extra-wide boards, spanning 240mm and 300mm, among the widest available
• Rustic grade, showing natural knots and grain variation
• Deep brushed texture, adding real tactile depth beneath the finish
• UV Oiled finish, keeping the surface natural and matt
• Named tones including Polar White Stained and natural oak options
• Compatible with underfloor heating, suiting renovated or newly built rooms
• Sandable and refinishable, extending the floor's usable lifespan well beyond the original surface

Built for Scale

Islington's boards are among the widest in the entire collection, with the 300mm option giving each plank real presence and plenty of room to show off the oak's natural grain. The deep brushed texture adds a tactile quality beneath the UV oiled finish, while Polar White Stained offers a paler alternative to the range's natural oak tones. Both board widths share the same rustic grade and oiled finish, keeping the character consistent regardless of which width suits the room.

Where Islington Works Best

• Large, open-plan rooms — the extra-wide boards need space to make their full visual impact
• Statement living and reception rooms — the scale and rustic texture suit a genuine centrepiece floor
• Period and character properties — the rustic grade and wide-plank format suit traditional interiors
• Rooms with underfloor heating — the engineered core is built to handle the gradual temperature shifts UFH produces

FAQ

Why does Xylo Islington come in two thicknesses?
The 300mm board is built to an 18mm thickness for extra stability at that width, while the 240mm board uses a 14mm construction.

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

Can Xylo Islington be sanded and refinished?
Yes. The top layer allows the floor to be sanded back and refinished to restore its surface as it wears.

What does "deep brushed" mean on this range?
Deep brushing creates a more pronounced textured surface than standard brushing, adding extra tactile depth to the floor.

What room size suits Xylo Islington best?
Larger, more open rooms suit Islington best, as the extra-wide boards need space to show their full visual impact.