The European Oak for our Contract range is sourced from the largest complex of FSC™ certified oak forests in Europe, located in the North-Eastern part of Croatia in Slavonia. Slavonian oak is hard, firm and durable. It stands out with its fineness, regular growth rings, their equal width, golden yellow colour, elasticity and ease of machining. That is why it is globally known for it’s beauty and quality.

The Spruce core is also solely sourced from FSC™ certified Croatian forests ensuring sustainability as well as  encouraging the regeneration and correct management of the softwood forests.

The moisture content of all raw materials is monitored throughout the production process, as well as being constantly monitored during the initial drying process in the latest technologically advanced kiln-dryers, in order to achieve the desired moisture level required for the flooring components. It is critical that the moisture content of all 3 layers of spruce core engineered flooring is in equilibrium to not only ensure its stability but also to safeguard its suitability for installation over both electric and water based underfloor heating.

The entire production process from the initial sawmilling of freshly felled logs, primary kilning and all laminating and machining processes to produce our finished Contract range flooring is all undertaken by our partner, ensuring total quality control throughout.

Our Contract top layers are cold pressed onto the spruce core, using a combination of PVAc and PU adhesives both of which are 100% formaldehyde-free. This adhesive system provides a strong reliable bond for the lifetime of the floor.

After the pressing all open defects are filled. Prior to filling, each open defect is inspected and if needed, loose particles and ingrown bark are removed to ensure an optimal bonding of the filler. The filler is a mix of saw-dust and a 2-component glue, which can be pigmented and bonds extremely well, is very hard, and withstands the toughest circumstances.

Our Contract range of wood flooring is available in a single width which is the perfect balance and suitable for most domestic and commercial installations.

All our engineered wood floors are graded to order by our in-house wood flooring technicians for colour, sap and knots. As grading is done by human eye a small percentage of the boards may fall outside the normal grading parameters and therefore the following descriptions should be used as a guide to the overall appearance of the floor and not a guarantee.

We cannot accept rejection of a complete floor based on a small number of boards being outside the grading parameters and we strongly advise that our floors are installed by a professional wood flooring installer who will remove any defects within the normal wastage allowance.

The longevity and durability of a wood floor is completely dependent upon the quality and the application process of the chosen finish. That is why after 150 years of working with wood, we have partnered with the renowned German finishing company – Saicos. We exclusively use their products on all our floors through our customised finishing line in Exeter.

The Saicos Hardwax oil system is unique in providing an open pore surface, allowing the wood to breathe thereby reducing the natural movement of wood. The Saicos Hardwax Oil also penetrates deep into the pores of the wood producing a hard wearing, water and dirt repellent surface which is easy to clean.