French oak hardwood flooring is highly desirable in any home and lends itself to many room purposes and interior designs. It’s a popular choice for very good reasons, not least the fact that it looks absolutely stunning!
What does French oak flooring look like?
French Oak is usually characterised by light brown to dark brown colors and a specific yellowish amber shade. That makes it so warm and comfy for interiors. Overall, it is considered to be more durable than the American type.
Is it better to have light or dark floors?
Both dark and light floors work very well, and only you can choose which is best for you and your home. Dark floors tend to be more stylish and hide imperfections while light floors tend to show dirt less and last longer.
Will wide plank flooring go out of style?
This is one trend you can expect to see every year in every style for the foreseeable future. Longer, wider planks make your room look larger, more open, more cohesive, and less busy. While shorter, thinner, planks give more of a traditional hardwood look, they will also start to look outdated for that same reason.
What’s the difference between French Oak and white oak?
French Oak: Quercus Petraea and Quercus Robur are the two types of white oak grown in France. French oak (particularly Quercus Petraea) is much tighter grained and less dense than the American Quercus Alba. As such French oak imparts more subtle flavors and firmer, but silkier tannins.
How do you maintain a French Oak floor?
When considering how to clean french oak hardwood floors, don’t overlook vacuuming. For weekly or bi weekly cleaning, vacuum with a floor-brush attachment. Do not use a vacuum with a beater bar attachment, which can scratch a wood floor’s finish. For quick dusting, use disposable electrostatic cloths.
What’s the difference between French oak and white oak?
What is the difference between European oak and French oak?
The main difference between the two can be seen within the lines of the timber. Eastern European oak usually has black veins running parallel to the grain. French oak has very distinctive wavy patterns in the grain. French oak also fumes well, developing a dark walnut-brown colour.
