ISTORIA BESPOKE WOOD FLOORING
CHOOSING YOUR BESPOKE FLOOR
The colours shown on this website are available on a wide range of different boards. All our boards are made from engineered oak, with the exception of the walnut. This section gives you all the information you need to make an informed choice about the best style, grade, width and depth of board to suit your tastes and your space. We have done our best to configure Istoria in such a way that every decision lies in the hands of our customers, and are proud to offer a truly bespoke service. As part of that ideology, we are very happy to create new colours for you in our London workshop or source different boards upon request – just let us know what you are looking for!ENGINEERED WOOD
Istoria hardwood flooring is engineered. This means that each plank consists of a solid hardwood veneer set on a cross layer or multiply base. The veneer, which can range from 3mm to 6mm depending on the board that you choose, is a wear layer which determines how many times you can sand back the boards to recolour or repair them: 2-3 times on 4mm, 4-5 times on a 6mm wear layer. The advantage of engineered planks over solid planks is that they are much more stable and less prone to expansion and contraction due to the plywood construction. They are also suitable for use with underfloor heating.STYLE
Along with a number of planks in different widths, we offer two parquet styles: herringbone and chevron. Parquet refers to patterned flooring, where smaller pieces of wood are laid in geometric formations for a decorative effect. It is a classic style that is currently experiencing a great revival – we especially like our larger herringbone parquet style which offers a modern twist on a traditional idea. We can also source Versailles panels in a range of patterns and finish them in Istoria colours upon request.