Hi,

This is an engineered 'smoked oak' timber floor, there are many suppliers around. For this look, the' Dansk'.

http://frenchoakfloors.com.au/fof/aus/products.html#colours

Kind regards, John Vos

Hi! Could you please let me know the island dimensions and how much the wood piece is on the island and how much overhangs ? Hope that makes sense... Really appreciate your assistance!!

Need to ensure each stool has 600 wide space by 300 knee depth. With overhang and fixing etc, best to have 2400x450mm timber slab as a minimum.

John Vos

Thank U!!

Regarding engineered floors, how do they hold up compared to their solid counterpart? I'm debating between 4 1/4 solid and 5'' engineered in the same product (white oak, like this one, lightly brushed,). I'm concerned about the longevity of engineered (refinishing, wear and tear, do they peel? Dent easier....)

Good questions blahnik1.

You can learn more details about Engineered Floors vs Solid Floors on our website:

http://www.aayersfloors.com/index.php/home/floor/structure/fid/7.html

Any additional doubt please dont hesitate to contact us.

Thank you.

Aayers Flooring

Thanks. It doesn't mention if engineered floors can be sanded and refinished. ??

Hi, Yes, best to talk to different contractors that are experts in this specific field.

My thoughts though: if an owner could have very wide pre-stained solid oak floors, then they would. They could then be later sanded back and refinished to freshen up the wear. But there is an issue of cost.

We have a lot of nice solid timbers here, spotted gum, black butt. But the finish is not as luxurious as wide board smoked oak. That is why it is popular. If it is damaged (although hard) it usually requires replacement. But the boards are consistent and easily matched. They generally cannot be sanded back.

John Vos