Timber Flooring

The cost of timber flooring depends on the product you choose and the specific requirements of your home. Room layout, stairs, trims, underlay, subfloor preparation and protection from other trades can all affect the final installed price. Because of this, a simple square metre rate does not reflect the true cost. The best way to get accurate pricing is to arrange a free measure and quote.

Timber flooring is a good choice if you want a natural wood floor with lasting character and a premium finish. It brings warmth, texture and timeless style to a home, while also offering long-term value. Prefinished timber is especially popular for homes where appearance, quality and longevity all matter.

Yes. Floorboards supplies and installs prefinished European engineered oak flooring in a range of tones, including dark, medium, light and natural oak. There is also a choice of timber grades, depending on whether you want more or less natural knot and grain character.

Yes. Timber is a natural product, so some variation in colour and shade is normal on any timber floor. This natural variation is part of what gives each timber floor its own character.

Prefinished timber flooring is timber that has already been stained and finished in the factory before installation. This gives you a consistent finish and lets you see the final look before the floor is laid.

Custom-finished timber flooring is finished on site after installation. This allows you to choose the stain, finish and final look to better suit your style and interior.

Solid wood flooring is made from a single piece of timber from top to bottom. It offers natural character and a premium look, but it is usually more expensive and may not suit every area of the home.

Engineered timber flooring has a real wood wear layer bonded to a stable core. This makes it a practical way to achieve the look of timber flooring with improved stability and a more accessible price point than many solid timber options.

Yes, engineered timber flooring is generally more stable than solid wood flooring, especially in climates like New Zealand where humidity levels can vary. The layered construction of engineered timber floors helps reduce movement such as warping, cupping and expansion, which makes it suitable for more areas of the home. The choice of core board and quality of product is important to consider. 

Floorboards specialises in engineered timber flooring rather than solid wood flooring. Engineered timber offers the natural look of real timber with greater stability and suitability for more areas of the home.

A wear layer is the top layer of real timber on an engineered timber floor that can be sanded and refinished. In general, a thicker wear layer allows for more resanding over the life of the floor.

A floating timber floor is a timber floor where the boards lock together and are not glued or nailed directly to the subfloor. This installation method can be faster, allows the floor to expand and contract naturally without gapping or warping, and can make individual board replacement easier if ever needed. 

Direct-stick or fixed installation simply means that we use glues to bond each plank of hardwood flooring to your subfloor. It’s the only installation method we trust for our tongue-and-groove wood floors, and the result is a stunning look and traditional hardwood feel that you are sure to love. Fixed installation is only suitable for selected ranges, so ask us more about what’s right for you.