why solid wood

aesthetically nothing can truly match the look and feel of solid wood. manufactured engineered/multilayer or laminate floors are ultimately false and sterile. look closely at the thin veneer of wood over an inferior core and base. can you imagine this type of flooring lasting for generations, and becoming more characterful and beautiful with age? there is a tactile warm heart to solid wood, and your plank company solid hardwood floor is crafted with a love of wood to bring the everlasting beauty of wood into your home.

there is something about wood which invites the touch. a fragrance which lingers over the years. wood feels great under bare feet (esp tiny feet!) each board has its own unique “fingerprint” and therefore no two floors are ever the same. wood has an inherently tactile character which draws us all. a tree remains “alive” when crafted into solid wood flooring.

solid wood flooring has been a part of our homes for centuries. It was only in the 1950’s & 1960’s that reasonably priced fitted carpets became widely available, covering the beauty of solid wood. at last we are again appreciating the beauty, simplicity, durability and longevity of solid hardwood.

timber is a part of nature, and we have had an affinity and love of the natural beauty, warmth and strength of wood since man first used the forests for the most basic building blocks of survival.

as timber importers, our director david mcneill travels the world to personally choose and purchase the finest timbers available. our timbers are hand picked for their beauty, maturity, character and above all exceptional quality. david designed the special one of a kind wadkin moulder we use to produce the finest solid hardwood boards available, to the lowest tolerances in the world, which result in a board which has the finest precision levels, and allows us to fully guarantee our boards over ufh and installed directly to dry concrete.

solid wood is warm to the touch, resilient underfoot, safe and hygienic for all your family. wood is so easy to clean and maintain. a solid hardwood floor can be refreshed or refurbished through the years, and unlike all other floor coverings, actually improves with age, gaining a rich, deep patina and character