Timber flooring
Why choose timber flooring?
Timber flooring brings timeless beauty and natural warmth into your home — and engineered wood flooring makes it more accessible and practical than ever. Made from 100% real wood, engineered timber has a solid hardwood veneer over a strong plywood core. Once installed, it looks just like traditional hardwood, but offers greater stability, moisture resistance, and affordability.
Perfect for the varied climate across New Zealand, engineered timber handles temperature changes and humidity better than solid wood. That means fewer worries about warping, and more flexibility for installation in rooms like kitchens, lounges, and even over underfloor heating. It’s a great choice for those wanting a premium timber look with added everyday performance.
Engineered timber also saves you money, especially if you're after premium or exotic wood species. Because it uses less of the solid hardwood, you get the same stunning finish at a lower cost
Whether you’re upgrading a family home or adding character to a modern build, engineered timber flooring delivers the ideal blend of luxury, longevity, and livability.
Frequently asked questions
Engineered timber flooring features a genuine hardwood top layer, typically oak, bonded to a stable core and backing layer. This construction provides authentic timber beauty, with improved structural stability and performance compared to solid wood.
Engineered Timber flooring is designed to last a lifetime. With multiple layers of protective lacquer, it is scratch and stain resistant and built to handle everyday use.
As a natural product, some minor wear can occur over time, which adds to the natural character of timber flooring. Some products also offer innovative solutions, including watertight surfacing on selected ranges, making some timbers suitable for wet areas such as bathrooms.
Engineered Timber floors can be sanded and refinished if required. Due to its advanced protective surface coating, sanding is rarely necessary, but most engineered timber floors can be resanded two to three times.
The cost of engineered timber flooring depends on several factors, including the timber species and grade selected, board size and thickness, and the range chosen.
Performance features, such as waterproof surface technology can also influence price, along with the installation method and any additional accessories.
Some engineered timber ranges feature a waterproof surface with water-resistant technology. These products are designed to perform well throughout the home, including areas where moisture is present such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.
Like natural timber, engineered timber flooring may gradually change colour over time when exposed to sunlight. This is a natural characteristic of real wood and part of its authentic appeal.
Engineered timber flooring is easy to maintain with regular sweeping or vacuuming, along with occasional mopping using our recommended Pergo and Bona cleaning products. This routine will keep your floor looking beautiful for years.
The top layer of laminate flooring is a high resolution digitally printed image of a real timber, protected by a durable surface layer. Laminate offers ultra-durable performance, better fade resistance, and low maintenance.
Engineered timber flooring features a 2.5mm top layer of real timber, which provides authentic natural wood beauty with each unique board.

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