When it comes to investing in long-lasting, hardwearing, yet beautiful flooring, nothing can beat flat-planed oak flooring from Whippletree. English oak flooring has a timeless appeal and natural beauty that cannot be mimicked by copycat alternatives, such as wood-effect vinyl or laminate flooring.
At Whippletree, we understand the enduring allure of natural wood floors, and our flat-planed oak flooring offers an exceptional timber solution that helps to enrich quality new housing projects, renovation, and refurbishment projects across the UK. From the heart of our operations, spanning various regions to ensure a nationwide delivery service with our self-offloading fleet, we bring you high-quality oak flooring crafted to exceed expectations and mature beautifully with each passing year.
Why Choose Flat Planed Oak Flooring?
Our flat-planned oak flooring is the quintessential choice for those seeking a classic appearance of traditional English oak with a contemporary twist. This superbly smooth finish brings out the stunning natural wood grain variations and subtle nuances inherent in the oak, resulting in a surface that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also remarkably hardwearing and practical for the demands of modern life.
Whippletree offers a choice of robust oak flooring solutions, such as solid flat planed, single-engineered oak flooring, and double-engineered oak flooring profiles. Whippletree can recommend the best option to suit the unique requirements of any building, renovation, or refurbishment project. If you are unsure which oak flooring solution is best for your needs, we are happy to help with our professional advice.
How Flat Planed Oak is Achieved
Understanding the journey of oak timber from log to finished floorboards can help you really appreciate the work that goes into the finished product. Traditionally, oak logs are sawn to produce planks with a rough sawn finish, which often results in a rough texture, potential splinters, inconsistencies in flatness, bows in the wood, and regularity.
Our flat-planned process carefully transforms these rough-sawn oak boards into smooth, regular pieces with a perfect square edge. This planning is not merely about achieving a smooth surface but about ensuring the boards are perfectly parallel and consistent in dimension—a crucial factor for the seamless installation of flat-planed oak flooring and a flawless final aesthetic.
The difference between rough-sawn and flat-planed timber extends beyond mere texture. A rough-sawn surface can often appear darker and duller, obscuring the natural beauty of the wood grain. The process, however, reveals the oak's inherent character and natural beauty, highlighting the unique grain patterns and allowing you to truly appreciate the warm colour and quality of the timber.
With, smooth, level oak flooring from Whippletree, you can be confident in every board's consistent and even appearance, creating a harmonious and visually appealing foundation for your space.
Why Oak Flooring is the Better Choice
Choosing English oak flooring from Whippletree is a sound investment in the long-term value of the property. Compared to alternative flooring solutions such as vinyl, tiles, or carpeting, the advantages of real wood become strikingly clear.
Unlike carpets that often require replacement, usually within five years, due to wear and tear, good quality oak flooring from Whippletree, with minimal maintenance, only enhances its character over time. The smooth surface of our easy-to-clean flat-planed oak flooring requires nothing more than a simple brush or vacuum for everyday upkeep. Muddy paw prints or spills are easily dealt with using a damp mop, saving time and effort.
Oak flooring provides an excellent medium for underfloor heating, unlike carpets, which can insulate and impede heat transfer. Should your flat-planed oak flooring experience scratches or minor damage over the years, a simple sand and seal can restore it to its original beauty, far cheaper and less disruptive than replacing an entire carpet.
While carpets, vinyl floor patterns, and tiles often fall in and out of fashion, timeless flat-planed oak flooring remains a classic choice that never dates. It is an investment in enduring style that will enhance any building for years to come. Contact us today to find out more about our flat-planed oak flooring and to discuss your needs.
