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Oiled Wood Flooring - A Guide
Oiled Wood Flooring
When choosing wood flooring, regardless of species of brand, those who desire the most natural look will always be drawn to boards with an oiled finish. Whether you live in a grand, 18th century manor house, or a chique, modern city apartment; a quality, oiled wooden floor will add class and elegance to any space.
About Wood Floor Oil
The basic principle of a specialised wood flooring oil is to convey the impression of freshly sawn wood, still in its natural state. To achieve this, most manufacturers try to use the most natural products and ingredients when producing their oils. Any quality oil or oiled wood flooring will use non-toxic chemicals that will be safe in any environment, a common concern for those with small pets and young children.
Cleaning Oiled Wood Floors
Protecting your oiled floors is a simple task. Through routine cleaning, you will remove any dust or dirt before they have the chance to scratch and dull the surface, or wear away any of the floor. Always keep water to a minimum when cleaning your oiled wood floors. If you spill anything, particularly food or drink, wipe up immediately to prevent any permanent damage or staining. Sweep or vacuum your oiled floors as often as needed. A multitude of cleaning accessories are available to assist with this task. Finally, never use ‘all-purpose’ cleaner on your oiled floors as they tend to leave a dull residue and usually require too much water to properly function.
Maintenance of Oiled Wood Flooring
Before finalising your flooring decision, it is important to bear in mind that an oiled floor should be taken on as a labour of love. To keep the flooring in its best possible condition, yearly restoration should be undertaken. Whilst this may sound daunting to begin with, in actuality it rarely ever amounts to more than applying a fresh coat of oil to both restore the protection, and to refresh and bring out the natural colour of the timber. If you have laid an oiled floor in an area where there is a high risk of spilling water, like in a kitchen, apply an oil refresher to add a layer of protection and increase the life of your new floor.
Our Most Popular Oiled Products
Boen Oak Animoso 209mm - Live Natural Oil - Micro Bevelled
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Those looking for extra wide boards to fill larger spaces could do far worse than to look at Boen’s 209mm oiled offering. As well as coming in a greater width than most manufacturers, the planks are also supplied in extra-long 2.2m lengths, allowing gorgeous, uninterrupted laying patterns. The bevels carved into the sides of each plank also give the impression of aged, natural floorboards.
Norskë Oak Finnmark - 180mm - Oiled Bevelled
Norske are a new, up and coming manufacturer in the wood flooring industry who offer superb value wood flooring without compromising on quality. The Finnmark is one of their flagship wood floors, combining superior quality timber with a 4 way bevel. If you’re looking for a traditional oiled wood floor on a tight budget, the Norske Oak Finnmark is first in its class.
Kahrs Oak Hampshire - 187mm - Natural Oil - Square Edge
The market leading brand in wood flooring, Kahrs are one of Europe’s oldest manufacturers of engineered wood flooring, as well as being the pinnacle of quality. Kahrs Oak Hampshire is one of their most popular flooring products, coming in a variety of finishes. The main difference between the Hampshire and the other products shown above is that the edging is squared off rather than bevelled, giving a straight, uniform effect all the way across the floor.