Hardwood Collection
AB Grade Hardwood – Red Oak & White Ash – 190 x 14/3 x 1900mm – Tongue & Groove.
Our HARDWOOD COLLECTION is created using these two majestic Northern Hemisphere temperate hardwood species, American Red Oak and White Ash from Central Asia. These two hardwood species are used extensively throughout Europe and North America due to their natural beauty and performance characteristics.
We have curated 12 gorgeous colours that best fit the individual colour and grain patterns of Red Oak & White Ash. The engineered planks feature a High – Spec AB grade to deliver a stunning visual appearance that enhances the unique features of these two majestic species. Less knots and natural features, for a cleaner look.
Hardwood Collection is suitable for installation over ‘In-Slab Hydronic Heating’ only. The install contactor must follow the specific heating system guidelines for sub-floor preparation, installation methodology and post operational guidelines for warranty support.
- Key Features
Temperate Northern Hemisphere Hardwood, Engineered Red Oak & White Ash wide plank flooring. Multi-ply core for structural reliability and enhanced dimensional accuracy.
Hi -Spec AB Grade provides a unique clean visual with less knots and associated natural timber characteristics. Planks will contain small knots and features along with natural batch colour variation.
The planks display light wire brushing in a range of pre-finished colours and final coated with a Matte water-based PU lacquer for everyday living.
Micro-Bevel 4 Sides.
- Technical
Installation; optimum method is trowel spread, direct fix install. Floating method is also ok. Install on a dry & flat substrate. Carefully follow all install guidelines that relate to the method installation, Direct Fix or Floating.
Red Oak & White Ash are similar to our Australian Eucalyptus species; they are known for their light sensitivity; under exposure or over exposure to artificial or external UV light and heat may influence fading and colour change over time. Window & Door screening / protection is required, avoid placing rugs for approx. 8 weeks & reposition over time. Please follow all install & care guidelines for warranty compliance.
Profile; Tongue & Groove – Micro Bevelled Edges, 4 sides – Matte PU Lacquer coating. VOC: E1.
Sizes & Length; 190mm width x 14/3 mm thickness, 1900mm length – Nested Shorts.
Acoustic Test: 14mm Engineered Timber over 2mm Green Underlay – 42 L’nT,w – 5 Star.
Fire Test: AS/ISO 9239.1; 2003 -14mm Engineered Timber – CHF, 5.9kW/m2, Smoke Value – 23% Minutes
Slip rating: AS/NZS 4586; 2013. – P3 for Wet Pendulum test.
- Accessories
For our Hardwood Collection we have an extensive range of trims, coloured scotia and stair nosing are available, please check for availability.
Earth-friendly Along The Whole Value Chain
Our products are sourced with complete consideration for the environment and with healthy living in mind. We choose manufacturing partners that match these non-negotiable parameters. Preference Floors products are produced from advanced manufacturing technologies utiltising sustainable, non-toxic materials: this provides an ethical flooring offer from beginning to end.
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