The Wooden Floor Company

A brief history of creating wooden floors

Since we began in 1986, The Wooden Floor Company has been enriching homes, shops, offices, and indoor venues with the beauty of timber flooring.

The Company was purchased by Peter Watts in 1994, specialising primarily in Kährs pre-finished wooden flooring. Since then, the Kährs range has expanded significantly adding a broad spectrum of new and exciting timber flooring solutions. The Wooden Floor Company also supplies and installs an increasing range of eucalyptus and other varieties of solid wood flooring, as well as traditional parquets and natural wooden floors.

We take pride in our quality of service and ensure that you only receive the best. Across our range of products, installation and after-sales services, we guarantee excellence. Our installation services in Auckland deliver a craftsman-level, professional quality of service from product selection through to completion. We believe in all the work we do and that’s why we back it up with a comprehensive 30-year guarantee.

Work with our experienced team to achieve the unique design and timeless beauty that only a high-quality wooden floor provides. 

Cleaning

Europlank-flooring is treated with a UV-cured  lacquer, which gives it a smooth, easy to clean surface. With any wood product it is wise to limit the amount of water that is used and we recommend regular vacuuming to control dust and prevent particles of grit from being walked into the surface. Periodically the floor can be cleaned with a wellwrung mop. Use a neutral detergent, maximum pH 8. Please ensure that any water that is applied becomes dry within one minute. A spillage will not mark your floor if you wipe it up immediately.

Precautionary Measures

Keep a door mat both outside and inside entrance doors, this will remove dirt and gravel before it is walked in, which will greatly reduce the wear on your floor. Furniture legs should be fitted with felt pads to avoid unnecessary marks and scratches on the floor, use castor cups to protect the floor from castor damage. After the floor has been in use for a few years, you can easily revitalise it with an additional coat of lacquer. Mop up any spills; never allow water or other liquids to lie on the floor.

Renovation

If the floor has been subjected to considerable wear, it can be renovated by machine sanding and re-lacquering. Your LM floor has a thick top layer, so they are able to withstand being sanded and re-lacquered. Removal of stains If you have a stain on the floor, you can try to remove it with a mild detergent (without ammonia) diluted in lukewarm water. If this does not work, please refer to your flooring supplier for further assistance.

Environmentally Safe

With their commitment to eco-friendly design, all Kährs floors are manufactured on an environmentally safe basis. Their timber flooring contains fewer chemicals than other brands and generates minimal chemical emissions. All Kährs boards are packaged to ensure that your precision cut fitting timber flooring arrives in perfect condition, tailor-made for your design.

Guarantee

Because we stand by our products, your flooring investment is protected by our guarantees. We provide all our clients with guarantees of 30 years for the Kährs 15 mm flooring range and 12 years for the 7 mm (Linnea) range.

Woodloc The Strongest Joint

Kährs are the original developers of the breakthrough Woodloc® method of joining boards. Woodloc® ensures very tight timber joins which are almost seamless and protect the wood from warping and the joints from separating or gapping.

Wood expands contracts and reacts to moisture, which directly affects joints. The Woodloc® joint process is far superior to other joining methods, preventing gapping and damage to floor integrity.

Kährs Woodloc® has a unique record of timber flooring installation worldwide, with 25,000,000 m2 of Woodloc® flooring installed since introduction. 

The Easiest Installation

The innovative Woodloc® joining method also makes installation much simpler and quicker. The strong joins and high tensile stress integrity of Woodloc® flooring allow timber floors to be accurately custom-fitted and laid onsite in any configuration. 

Underfloor Heating

Kährs 15mm multi-layer parquet floors or 7 mm Linnea floors can be safely laid over underfloor heating.

Technical issues to be considered with underfloor heating -

1. The surface temperature of the floor must not exceed 27 Celsius. This thermal profile requirement also relates to floors installed with heating equipment and fittings, like radiator pipes and floor areas exposed to direct heating.
2. Beech and hard maple naturally expand and contract more than other timbers. It is recommended to consult with your timber flooring specialists regarding any possible issues related to your heating system. 

The Best Climate Stability

Wood, being a natural material, responds to climate conditions seasonally. The expansion and contraction of timber can cause the movement of boards. Kährs timber floors are designed to deliver the perfect balance to minimise floor movement.

The Strongest Surface and Best Finish

The surface of a floor is subjected to considerable wear and tear. Kährs timber flooring is designed to maintain an excellent finished surface in combination with very high durability and long product life. A super-strong lacquer is used to maintain surface appearance and resist wear. 

Your Kahrs Floor won't turn yellow or Discolour

Kährs' high tech UV-cured acrylic finish is designed to be highly resistant to common household stains for up to 24 hours and will not yellow or fade over time.

Traditional solid woodcut

Kähr's method of woodcutting, known as plain sawn, is the same technique used for our wood floors. The result is a much finer, more traditional wood grain that completely eliminates the splitting associated with peeled veneers.

The Same as a Solid

Kährs timbers incorporate a plain-sawn wear layer which can withstand the stresses and strains of daily use for decades. This wear layer is super-tough and is made to protect floor surfaces. It also makes cleaning easy and ensures that your timber floor is always looking great. 

What Does Pre-Finished Mean?

Precisely milled and manufactured in Sweden, Kährs flooring is pre-finished. This means that 5 coats of polyurethane are applied before leaving the factory and it is ready to walk on at the time of installation.

What is a Floating Floor?

The flooring is installed over a 3mm foam underlay.

What's The Difference Between Real Wood and Laminate Floors?

A real wood floor is a completely natural product, made from 100% genuine wood. Laminate floors although having a similar appearance to the wood, are either made of Formica or plastic and as such cannot recreate the unique natural beauty of a wood floor. There is also no refurbishing a Formica laminate.

How Much Does It Cost?

Kährs's average cost is $160.00 - $180.00 per m2 installed plus GST. Linnea's average cost is $95.00 per m2 installed plus GST.

Does it Come in Rimu?

No.

Do You Have Installers?

Yes.

Do You Have It In Stock?

Yes, a good selection is always available, however, some species may be indented with a delivery time of 8-10 weeks.

Which One Is The Hardest? 

In the Kährs range Jarrah, Jatoba and Merbau are the hardest.

Will It Fade In the Sun?

Yes, the polyurethane changes colour. The lighter woods deepen somewhat and dark woods lighten somewhat.

Will The Joints Open In Sunlight?

No, especially with adequate ventilation.

What About In Areas Such As Bathrooms and Ensuites?

An extra coat of polyurethane must be applied after installation.

Can You Use Underfloor Heating?

Yes, provided the temperature does not exceed 27 Celsius. (In certain dry climates Hard Maple and Beech may not be suitable).

What Are The Advantages Of A Kahrs Wood Floor?

Over 60 years ago Kährs pioneered a unique three-layer construction of their wood floors and their carefully controlled moisture content eliminates up to 70% of the movement normally associated with solid timber flooring. Kährs wood floors, therefore, do not need to be nailed or glued to the subfloor. The boards lock together to give a perfectly flat floor with almost invisible joins. Because they are not glued they can be easily separated and relaid elsewhere.

Do Wood Floors Carry A Guarantee?

Not all wood floors are guaranteed. Kährs wooden floors, however, come with a 30-year guarantee for Kährs pre-finished against delamination, twisting and the structural integrity of the board provided that maintenance instructions have been observed. Kährs Linnea has a 12-year guarantee against delamination, twisting and the structural integrity of the board provided that maintenance instructions have been observed.

Is Installation Included?

The Wooden Floor Co. have contractor flooring installers, therefore can provide the total package; - supply and install and ongoing after-sales service.

What Kind Of Glue Do do You Use?

Where necessary a PVA based glue is used on the joints, and we use urethane-based glues for directly sticking the floors to the substrate (glue down method).

Can I install The Floor Over Vinyl or Tiles?

Yes, if you use the floating method of installation (over foam underlay).

Do I have To Have A Beading Around The Edge Of the Floor?

The timber expands, a 5-8mm gap is left and ideally covered by skirtings after the floor is installed, otherwise, beadings can be used or a flexible sealant.

How Do I Get Rid Of Scratched And Stains?

Phone The Wooden Floor Company for a solution.

Can The Floors Be Re-Sanded?

1. For normal wear and tear for both Kährs and Linnea, one further coat can be applied after cleaning the polyurethane surface lightly; this can be done many times.2. Kährs - yes, they can be fully sanded back to the wood 3 times.

Do High-Heeled Shoes Damage the Floor?

Yes, stiletto-type high heels will damage any wooden floor surfaces.

Will The Floor Be Higher/Lower At The Carpet Junction?

No, carpet to the floor be height is generally the same or adjusted to make it level. Linnea is lower so the carpet will need to be folded under.

Can I Lay Kahrs Flooring Myself?

Yes, using Kährs Woodloc.