Hutton Camel Oak 125 x 18/5mm has a total thickness of 18mm with a 5mm solid hardtop wear layer. This product comes in random lengths between 300-1800mm. This product is lightly brushed and finished with a UV oil which gives the plank more texture and character. Each plank has a 4V Groove, bevelled edge giving each plank more definition individually.
This floor can be sanded down up to 6 times however it shouldn't be necessary to do so for the first 15-20 years. The ABC grade of this product it is rustic, meaning the planks have more knots and imperfections which gives the product a much stronger sense of warmth and character. The rustic grade is the most popular grade in the wood flooring industry because of its natural and authentic look.
The Hutton Camel Oak can be installed using either a floating, nailing of glueing technique. Option one, ‘floating floor’, is achieved by gluing the tongue and groove parts of the board and allow the floor as a whole to float, usually cushioned with use of an underlay. Option two would be to secret nail the tongue part of the plank into a wooden subfloor. Finally, option three would be to stick the timber directly onto the subfloor with use of flooring adhesive. Please see the full, downloadable installation guide in the installation tab above for more information.
Engineered flooring doesn't just look stunning, it is also extremely practical as well. It is very hard wearing, making it perfect for use in kitchens, it is also able to endure changes in temperatures. This means that engineered wood is better at expanding and contracting safely so not to damage the material. Because of this the Camel Oak can be used with underfloor heating, and important factor to consider as most new build come preinstalled with underfloor heating.