Before the works...
In this Isleworth house we fitted approx. 50 sqm of oak engineered wood flooring. During our initial survey, we did a thorough inspection of the floors and discussed with the client all possible options.
Our client has decided to go for floor fitting and stairs fitting of Ecohardwood Engineered Oak Flooring, White Oiled with primed quadrant beading around perimeter, as well as floorboards sanding and staining to get their appearance closer to their new flooring.
How we completed the floor works...
After our floor installers have checked all service, property & products details on site, including amount of products supply, they started with lifting existing carpets and its preparation for disposal to our waste facility.
During this flooring project we fitted 50 sqm of engineered wood flooring, specifically - Ecohardwood Engineered Oak Flooring, White Oiled with floating installation, over original floorboards onto Duralay Excel Silver 3.7 mm underlay with DPM barrier .
In this project we also installed engineered wood flooring (matching plank) throughout 5 stair steps - step, nosing and riser. Our stairs fitting service is inclusive of supplying matching the floor stair nosing (tongue-and-groove or click). For real wood products we also stain the nosing (when necessary) to match the appearance of the planks.
When installing new floors an expansion gap of approx. 10 mm is left around the perimeter. This gap is either covered by new skirting boards, or in case the old ones remain - scotia or quadrant beading will be installed around the perimeter.
In this project the client decided to go with primed quadrant beading around the perimeter.
As per our initial assessment, the subfloor was prepared with floorboards refitting & local repairs before the floor fitting works.
Due to the change of level, after the new flooring was installed - our experienced, local Isleworth floor fitters made sure all affected doors & door frames are trimmed to height and adjusted to new flooring.
Overall the project was completed as scheduled and to the delight of the client.
Did you know this about oak flooring?
Oak wood is a durable and strong hardwood timber known for its distinct grain patterns and wide range of colors, from light brown to reddish tones. It has a coarse texture with prominent grain markings, making it a popular choice for furniture, flooring, cabinetry, and structural applications. Oak is highly resistant to wear, moisture, and insect damage, offering long-lasting durability. It takes staining in dark, light, greys and whites well, with lacquer and oil-based finishes. Another reason that makes it the most popular timber for wooden flooring offering versatility in both traditional and contemporary designs. You can check for more information our flooring guide about wood timbers.