Ridge Flooring Collecion
by Forté
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Inspired by the raw ridges of earth and natural expression. Bold band-sawn texture and rustic oak grain create surfaces with depth and handcrafted appeal.
Accessible Pricing. Dependable Build.
Ridge pairs rustic grade European oak with a stable engineered core, crafted in a 15mm profile for floors, walls, and ceilings. Narrower planks and a thinner veneer ensure accessible pricing while preserving the authentic look and feel of oak, delivering a reliable foundation for homes, hospitality venues and retail environments.
Unique Timber Character
Band-sawn ridges and saw lines are left visible across the face, with knots, checking and fine cracks kept in place. Knots and cracks are partially filled and are accentuated by the drying technique, resulting in the shrunken appearance of the timber which creates movement and gentle undulation through the surface. lightly rounded bevels soften plank junctions, avoiding sharp machine edges and keeping the timber feel honest.
Made For Daily Wear. Resists Spills
A brushed, band-sawn surface diffuses reflections and conceals scuffs and dust with ease. Ridge is engineered for busy families and high-traffic venues, where dents and scratches enhance character rather than detract from it. UV-cured NatureMatte lacquer resists staining and liquid marking, ensuring simple maintenance in kitchens and entryways.
Buyers Awareness:
Please note the colours in the Ridge Collection are smoked and there will be variation in tone from board to board.
Product Details
- Product
- Ridge Flooring Collecion
- Category
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- Sold by
- Forté
- Designer
- Forté
- Brand
- Forté
- Year
- 2026
- Type of use
- Commercial and Residential
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Inspired by the raw ridges of earth and natural expression.
Bold band-sawn texture and rustic oak grain create surfaces with depth and handcrafted appeal.
Accessible Pricing. Dependable Build.
Ridge pairs rustic grade European oak with a stable engineered core, crafted in a 15mm profile for floors, walls, and ceilings. Narrower planks and a thinner veneer ensure accessible pricing while preserving the authentic look and feel of oak, delivering a reliable foundation for homes, hospitality venues and retail environments.
Unique Timber Character
Band-sawn ridges and saw lines are left visible across the face, with knots, checking and fine cracks kept in place. Knots and cracks are partially filled and are accentuated by the drying technique, resulting in the shrunken appearance of the timber which creates movement and gentle undulation through the surface. lightly rounded bevels soften plank junctions, avoiding sharp machine edges and keeping the timber feel honest.
Made For Daily Wear. Resists Spills
A brushed, band-sawn surface diffuses reflections and conceals scuffs and dust with ease. Ridge is engineered for busy families and high-traffic venues, where dents and scratches enhance character rather than detract from it. UV-cured NatureMatte lacquer resists staining and liquid marking, ensuring simple maintenance in kitchens and entryways.
Buyers Awareness:
Please note the colours in the Ridge Collection are smoked and there will be variation in tone from board to board.
- Scope of use
- Installation Method:
Glue down installation. Double stick required for multi-level applications. - Suitable Substrates:
Prepared concrete slabs and timber subfloors in accordance with the Fort Flooring Design Guide. - Joint Profile:
Tongue and Groove (4 sides) - Underfloor Heating:
Compatible with hydronic systems. Refer to Fort Flooring Design Guide for other systems. - Wet Area Suitability:
Refer to Fort Flooring Design Guide. - Suitable Applications:
Interior flooring, walls and ceilings. - Suitable Uses:
Residential homes, hospitality venues, retail environments and commercial spaces.
- Installation Method:
- Product Details
Ridge Collection engineered tongue and groove plank by Forté. 15mm total thickness, 190mm width and 1900mm length. Designed for glue-down installation. Rustic-grade European oak with a 4mm wear layer, prefinished with NatureMatte UV-cured lacquer.
- Collection: Ridge
- Product Type: Engineered Timber Plank
- Total Thickness: 15mm
- Width: 190mm
- Length: 1900mm
- % of Shorts: Up to 20%
- Wear Layer: 4mm European Oak
- Core: Plywood
- Backing Layer: Timber Stabilising Veneer
- Construction: Multilayer Engineered
- Re-sands: Up to 3 (approx. 1mm removed per re-sand)
- Surface Texture: Lightly Brushed with Band-Sawn Detail
- Surface Sheen: Matte
- Bevel: Micro Bevel – 4 Sides
- Status: Prefinished (no additional coats required)
- Finish: Prefinished UV Cured NatureMatte Lacquer
- Species: European Oak
- Wood Grade: Rustic
- Performance
- Sustainably sourced timber
- Low VOC
- No added formaldehyde
- Multilayer engineered construction for improved stability
- Prefinished NatureMatte UV-cured lacquer for a natural matte appearance
- Compatible with hydronic underfloor heating systems
- Can be re-sanded up to 3 times (approx. 1mm removed per re-sand)
- 25 Year Residential Warranty
- 10 Year Commercial Warranty
- Technical
- Reaction to Fire (Flooring) – ISO 9239-1: Awaiting test results
- Reaction to Fire (Walls & Ceilings) – ISO 9705: Awaiting test results
- Thermal Conductivity / Resistance: 0.11 W/mK
- Water Durability: Yes
- Wear Layer Density: 700 kg/m³
- Slip Rating: Awaiting test results
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Ridge Flooring Collecion
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