Tradition Classics Engineered Oak Flooring

Oak makes up the bulk of this range (walnut appears too), spanning a wide run of thicknesses from 13mm right up to 21mm, with widths from 125mm to 300mm and wear layers from 3mm to 6mm. Grades run from Natural through Prime to Rustic, and finish options span lacquered, oiled and unfinished, so there's real scope to match a specific look rather than settling for whatever's closest.

Prime, Rustic or unfinished

Prime grade boards give a cleaner, more uniform surface with fewer knots, while Rustic grade shows more natural character across the plank, including knots and colour variation. Alongside the pre-finished lacquered and oiled options, a genuine share of this range is sold unfinished, which means the boards arrive raw and are sanded and sealed once fitted, giving a completely flat, seamless surface with no factory bevel between boards.

Wide thickness range

Few ranges on the site span as much thickness as this one, from 13mm boards up to substantial 20mm and 21mm options. Thicker boards generally carry a thicker wear layer too, so if you're weighing up a floor for a busy kitchen or hallway against one for a quieter bedroom, checking both the overall thickness and the specific top layer figure together gives a clearer picture than either number on its own.

1-strip and 3-strip formats

Most boards in this range are 1-strip, reading as a single continuous plank, though 3-strip options are also available, built to look like three narrower boards joined within one wider plank for a more traditional strip-flooring appearance. The 3-strip format tends to suit a room where you want the visual rhythm of a classic strip floor without the fitting time of individual narrow boards.

Named finishes within the range

A handful of specific finishes carry their own names within the collection, including Piemonte, a whitewashed and white oiled option, Brunello, a smoked and oiled finish, and Muscat, a brushed and invisible-oiled variant. These sit alongside the standard brushed, matt lacquered and grey lacquered options that make up most of the range.

FAQ

What's the difference between Prime and Rustic grade?
Prime grade has a cleaner, more uniform look with fewer knots. Rustic grade shows more natural character, including knots and colour variation, across the board.

Why would I choose an unfinished board over a pre-finished one?
Unfinished boards are sanded and sealed on site after fitting, giving a completely flat, seamless surface with no bevel between boards, and letting you match the finish to a specific stain or colour.

What's the difference between 1-strip and 3-strip boards in this range?
1-strip boards look like a single continuous plank. 3-strip boards are built to resemble three narrower boards joined within one wider plank, for a more traditional strip-flooring look.