Henley Engineered Natural Distressed Oak Oiled 190mm x 20/6mm Wood Flooring
The Henley Engineered Natural Distressed Oak flooring has a warm, medium-toned oak appearance with a textured, aged finish that adds character to the boards.
Each board measures 190mm (19cm) in width, making it a wide plank option that can help create a more open and spacious feel. The 20mm thickness includes a 6mm solid oak wear layer, allowing the floor to be sanded and refinished up to five times. In most domestic environments, this is typically not required for the first 10–15 years.
The engineered construction helps reduce movement caused by changes in temperature and humidity, making it suitable for use in most areas of the home, including conservatories. It is not suitable for bathrooms. This flooring can also be used with water-based underfloor heating systems.
Finish: Distressed and oiled, creating a more worn, textured look. The oil enhances the grain but is not fully resistant to spillages
Construction: Engineered design to improve stability in changing conditions
Installation: Tongue and groove boards, designed to be glued together and typically fitted as a floating floor
Grading: Mixed grade oak, so natural knots and variation will be visible
This flooring is typically installed as a floating floor, with an underlay laid beneath the boards. This helps protect against minor subfloor moisture while also improving sound insulation and heat retention. A 4mm compressed rubber underlay can be used with water-based underfloor heating.
As the finish is oiled, it is not impermeable, so care should be taken with spillages.
Each pack may include starter boards to help you stagger the layout for a more natural finish.
When ordering, allow 10% extra for wastage and cut-offs, plus an additional 5% to account for natural grading variation.
With our many years of experience in the flooring industry, we know that proper installation is the key to achieving a beautiful and long-lasting finish. Whether you’re taking on a DIY project or hiring a professional, following expert advice will help ensure your new floors are installed perfectly. Check out our top installation tips below to get started on the right foot!
Each board has a 6mm layer of wood veneer that enables you to sand down and refinish the surface up to five times.
Engineered wood flooring like this is very resilient to temperature and humidity changes, making it suitable for most rooms, including conservatories. The only exception is the bathroom.
Each board is manufactured with a tongue and groove profile, so each board can simply be glued together.
This engineered oak is typically installed as a floating floor with a 5mm underlay on the subfloor, providing protection from dampness and serving as a sound barrier and insulator.
This product has a mixed grade, so it will contain some knots, which is typical for natural wood.
Please note, an oiled finish isn't impermeable and might not be ideal for spill-prone areas
Each pack may contain starter boards to allow you to stagger your layout.
Please keep in mind that the industry standard includes 10% for wastage and cut-offs, and 5% for visual grading. Make sure to factor this into your calculations when ordering.
Engineered wood is real wood on top, with stable layers beneath.
Do I need to acclimatise my wood flooring before fitting?
Yes, you must acclimatise your wood flooring before installation. For engineered wood, allow 48–72 hours; for solid wood, give it at least 7 days. Keep the packs flat, unopened, and in a room with stable conditions.
Can I install wood flooring over underfloor heating?
Yes, you can install wood flooring over underfloor heating—but it must be a water-based system. Never use electric underfloor heating with wood flooring, as it can overheat and damage the boards.
Do I need expansion gaps when fitting wood flooring?
Yes, always leave an expansion gap of 10–15mm around the perimeter of your wood flooring. This allows the wood to expand and contract naturally with changes in temperature and humidity.
Can engineered wood flooring be sanded?
Yes, engineered wood flooring can be sanded, but only if the top wear layer is thick enough—usually at least 3mm. Thinner layers may not allow for sanding without damage.
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What is the best underlay for wood flooring?
The best underlay depends on your floor thickness and room type. We recommend a 3mm underlay for floors up to 15mm thick, a 5mm underlay for anything thicker, and a special 4mm underlay if you have water-based underfloor heating.
How do I install tongue and groove flooring?
To install tongue and groove flooring, ensure your subfloor is clean and level. Apply wood glue to the groove edge of each plank, then fit the tongue of the next board into it. This flooring can be laid as a floating floor, meaning it isn’t fixed directly to the subfloor. Always leave an expansion gap around the edges.
Is engineered wood flooring suitable for underfloor heating?
Yes, but only with water-based underfloor heating systems.
What are the most popular finishes for engineered wood flooring?
Brushed & lacquered, brushed & oiled, and lacquered are our customers top choices.
Can engineered wood flooring be laid over tiles or old vinyl?
Yes, as long as the surface is flat, clean, and stable.
What’s the difference between click-lok and tongue-and-groove engineered wood?
Click-lok is quicker to install, while tongue-and-groove offers a traditional, glued joint.
Will engineered wood flooring darken or lighten with age?
Yes, some colour change over time is completely natural.
What Is a Wear Layer and Why Does It Matter?
The wear layer is the top protective surface of your floor – it resists damage and determines how long your floor will last.
How Long Does It Take to Fit New Flooring?
Fitting takes 1–4 days depending on the flooring type – but be sure to allow extra time for acclimatisation, especially with wood floors.
Who lays flooring near me?
Use our Checkatrade partnership to find trusted local flooring fitters near you, wherever you are in the UK.
What is engineered wood flooring?
Do I need to acclimatise my wood flooring before fitting?
Can I install wood flooring over underfloor heating?
Do I need expansion gaps when fitting wood flooring?
Can engineered wood flooring be sanded?
Read 10 More Questions
What is the best underlay for wood flooring?
How do I install tongue and groove flooring?
Is engineered wood flooring suitable for underfloor heating?
What are the most popular finishes for engineered wood flooring?
Can engineered wood flooring be laid over tiles or old vinyl?
What’s the difference between click-lok and tongue-and-groove engineered wood?
Will engineered wood flooring darken or lighten with age?
What Is a Wear Layer and Why Does It Matter?
How Long Does It Take to Fit New Flooring?
Who lays flooring near me?
What is engineered wood flooring?
Engineered wood is real wood on top, with stable layers beneath.
Do I need to acclimatise my wood flooring before fitting?
Yes, you must acclimatise your wood flooring before installation. For engineered wood, allow 48–72 hours; for solid wood, give it at least 7 days. Keep the packs flat, unopened, and in a room with stable conditions.
Can I install wood flooring over underfloor heating?
Yes, you can install wood flooring over underfloor heating—but it must be a water-based system. Never use electric underfloor heating with wood flooring, as it can overheat and damage the boards.
Do I need expansion gaps when fitting wood flooring?
Yes, always leave an expansion gap of 10–15mm around the perimeter of your wood flooring. This allows the wood to expand and contract naturally with changes in temperature and humidity.
Can engineered wood flooring be sanded?
Yes, engineered wood flooring can be sanded, but only if the top wear layer is thick enough—usually at least 3mm. Thinner layers may not allow for sanding without damage.
What is the best underlay for wood flooring?
The best underlay depends on your floor thickness and room type. We recommend a 3mm underlay for floors up to 15mm thick, a 5mm underlay for anything thicker, and a special 4mm underlay if you have water-based underfloor heating.
How do I install tongue and groove flooring?
To install tongue and groove flooring, ensure your subfloor is clean and level. Apply wood glue to the groove edge of each plank, then fit the tongue of the next board into it. This flooring can be laid as a floating floor, meaning it isn’t fixed directly to the subfloor. Always leave an expansion gap around the edges.
Is engineered wood flooring suitable for underfloor heating?
Yes, but only with water-based underfloor heating systems.
What are the most popular finishes for engineered wood flooring?
Brushed & lacquered, brushed & oiled, and lacquered are our customers top choices.
Can engineered wood flooring be laid over tiles or old vinyl?
Yes, as long as the surface is flat, clean, and stable.
What’s the difference between click-lok and tongue-and-groove engineered wood?
Click-lok is quicker to install, while tongue-and-groove offers a traditional, glued joint.
Will engineered wood flooring darken or lighten with age?
Yes, some colour change over time is completely natural.
What Is a Wear Layer and Why Does It Matter?
The wear layer is the top protective surface of your floor – it resists damage and determines how long your floor will last.
How Long Does It Take to Fit New Flooring?
Fitting takes 1–4 days depending on the flooring type – but be sure to allow extra time for acclimatisation, especially with wood floors.
Who lays flooring near me?
Use our Checkatrade partnership to find trusted local flooring fitters near you, wherever you are in the UK.