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Full-surface gluing is a more expensive method, but in most cases it is the most suitable way to install a wooden floor. A wooden floor glued over the entire surface stays firmly in place and lasts for years.

Yes, provided you use a suitable underlay without a vapour barrier, you can also use OSB boards as a subfloor.

This also depends on the lightness of the chosen design, the structure and the surface finish. There are specialised repair kits available for fixing scratches on wooden floors.

Yes, but do expect it to take longer to warm up. However, the floor will also stay warm for longer after the heating is switched off.

Yes, wooden floors can be sanded down, but bear in mind that you will lose the brushed finish. Depending on the technique used and the thickness of the wear layer, the floor can be sanded down 1 to 3 times.

The wear layer determines both the appearance and functionality of the floor. The thicker the wear layer, the more durable the floor. The thickness of this layer also determines how often the floor can be sanded down.

Yes, wooden flooring does require a little more care. However, it’s nothing too dramatic; apart from regular cleaning, you simply need to revitalise the floor at certain intervals – treating it with specific products.

No, given the natural materials used, it cannot be 100% waterproof.

Yes, this pattern is called herringbone. The planks vary in width and length, but are laid in the characteristic herringbone pattern. Another common name is the ‘Christmas tree’ pattern, or more precisely, laying the floor in a ‘Christmas tree’ pattern. In all cases, it is the same type of flooring pattern.

A brushed floor finish means that the manufacturer has treated the surface with a brush to give it a characteristic wood grain, which differs from smooth finishes. A varnished floor surface gives it a sheen and durability, whilst an oiled finish is the most natural of all the flooring options on the market.

Wooden flooring is stylish and comfortable; however, if you install it in a room where it comes into contact with water (bathrooms, hallways, kitchens), you must expect it to be less water-resistant than, for example, composite flooring. This is logical; wood, being a natural material, will never be waterproof.