At Hard Décor, our aim is simple, we want you to be so pleased with our products and services that you will share your experience and recommend us to others..! 

All our wood flooring is finished in the UK to your specification. This means we have complete control of your order from start to finish, ensuring the investment you make is not only safe and sound but makes you smile every day - all backed by a 50 year warranty.  

We have curated a range of 45 unique colours that can be used with 4 different types of engineered boards to suit your individual requirements.

Wide Oak Plank – 220mm x 2200mm length x 14mm

Herringbone – 90mm x 400mm x 14mm

Premium Oak – 190mm x 1900mm x 18mm

Classic Oak – 190mm x 1900mm x 18mm

If you have a tape or laser measure you can simply calculate the amount of wood flooring you require by multiplying the width by the length of your room.

For example a room measuring 4 metres in width by 6 metres in length equates to 24 square metres of flooring. You would typically need to add an additional 10% for plank flooring to allow for cuts into doorways and around obstacles such as pillars or steps.

If you choose a herringbone floor it will be more like 15%. It is always best to ask your professional wood installer to calculate how much flooring you need to order, especially as he is going to install it.

It works out less expensive in the long run even if you have a slight amount left over rather than ordering additional flooring later on to make up shortfalls.

One square meter equates 10.764 square feet. To convert square feet to square meters, follow the example below:

If your room is 20 feet long and 15 feet wide, multiply the length by the width:
20 feet x 15 feet = 300 square feet

To convert to square meters, divide the total square feet by 10.764:
300 square feet / 10.764 = 27.87 square meters

This is the net area in square meters. Remember to add a bit more for wastage and cuts.

To choose the right colour of wood flooring, consider existing décor, lighting conditions, and room size.

Determine your style preference and request free samples from Hard Decor to compare before making your final decision.

If you have engaged with an interior designer they will help you bring all the key elements together.

Step 1.
Narrow down your preferred choices from our selection of colours and wood styles - Consider your existing décor, lighting conditions and the size of the room. Prices for our engineered wood flooring differ between styles so it is worth keeping an eye on your budget at this stage by calculating the meterage you require – see our FAQ on Calculating your meterage  

Step 2.
Go to our samples page and add up to three free of charge wood samples to your basket. You will need to provide us your details and any special delivery instructions.

We operate an honesty policy with samples and only make a small charge for additional samples if you require them.  

Step 3.
When you receive your samples try them out under different lighting conditions over a few days; at night, during the day and in direct sunlight. Set them against your favourite paint colours and furniture such as sofas, tables and kitchen units.   

Step 4.
Made your decision? Congratulations, now all you need to do is place your order for your new wooden flooring and let us get on with creating your new floor. 

Helpful Hints pre order 

• Check again how much you require – pleased feel free to call us with any questions – it's better to take your time and get everything right first time
  
• Select your preferred material and colour from our store. Add the total m2 you require including any extras and add to you cart
  
• Take a look at our accessories page for door bars, nosing's and trims which we will colour match to your choice of wood colour 

Engineered wood flooring and solid wood flooring differ in their construction and performance characteristics. 

Our engineered flooring consists of a sub-base made from several layers of high quality ply with a wear layer / oak veneer, that offers multiple finishes and importantly provides excellent performance. It is more stable and less susceptible to moisture than solid oak. It is also significantly more sustainable due to the reduced volume of the slow growing oak materials used in its construction.  

Solid wood flooring is made entirely of hard or softwoods such as oak or pine, and was the traditional way of producing wooden flooring. It is susceptible to shrinkage and twisting and not recommended for use with underfloor heating systems.

Yes, engineered wood flooring is best for homes with underfloor heating. It is more stable because of its multi-layered construction and won't expand or contract as much with temperature changes. However, make sure the floor's temperature doesn't exceed 27 degrees Celsius, or it could get damaged and void the manufacturers warranty conditions.

While both engineered wood and laminate flooring offer durability and easy maintenance, engineered wood flooring features a real wood veneer, providing a more natural and authentic look and a noticeably different ambience to the room.

Engineered wood flooring can be a good choice for homes with pets, but it’s important to maintain regular nail trimming and protect the flooring from scratches using rugs or furniture pads.