When it comes to wood products, no less in the flooring industry, oak has become a byword for quality. There is a massive range of choices when it comes to choosing wood flooring, and the diversity available even just amongst oak products can leave some people puzzled to say the least. If you're considering some home improvements, and have your heart set on a new oak floor but aren't sure where to start looking, this entry should go some way to pointing you in the right direction. We'll take you through the three main sub-categories of flooring that we offer our customers, and explain some of the oak ranges in each. This should leave you more clued up and help you to make well-informed decisions. Solid Oak Floors We offer products from Nature, our trusted manufacturer. Their solid wood floors are constructed entirely of the designated material, with each plank made from a single piece of timber. Though solid wood in general tends to be the most expensive option, but the look that they create can add real class (not to say value) to any home. Basic solid oak wood is treated with an oil or UV lacquer to give a quality finish of your choice. A handscraped finish to oak will give the appearance of aged wood, which brings a unique quality and warmth. Parquet and wood block oak flooring is a highly traditional look, used for centuries to create a glamorous appearance. Unfinished oak is also available. Engineered Oak Flooring Unlike solid wood, engineered planks consist of a top layer that provides the appearance, and a core for stability. The outer layer's thickness varies, with prices changing accordingly. Engineered wood's principle advantage over solid wood is its greater versatility in where it can be installed, and reduced product costs and fitting fees. We have three different manufacturers to choose from. Nature is one of those three, and their products are suitable for use with underfloor heating. Boen, another, offer parquet-style flooring of extraordinary quality. The other is Tarkett, whose Salsa and Bravo ranges have a reputation for being suited to busy family homes. Over the different ranges that each manufacturer provides, there are a number of different options when it comes to finish, opening up all sorts of possibilities for you to choose colour schemes. Oak-Effect Laminate As a material that simulates the appearance of wood, laminate materials provide the biggest range in form and colour. When it comes to oak flooring, our chosen manufacturers Pergo and Quickstep provide a huge number of options within that wood type, ranging from treated to natural finishes so that you can create a look to suit any space, be it traditional or modern. Laminate flooring also offers affordability and practicality. It is hardwearing and very easy to clean, making it a popular choice for families, where heavy use is inevitable and resistance to damage necessary. It allows those in search of an oak (or any other) effect in their home to do so within budget, and without having to worry about it suffering damage even when put under the stresses of family life.