If you've been shopping around for real oak flooring and getting tired of the flimsy laminate look, take a look at Ambient Oak in Dark Forest. This is a genuine engineered oak floor built for people who want the depth and grain of solid hardwood without the headaches that come with solid wood installation.
Here's what you're actually getting:
Real oak, not a photo of oak. This is true Oak species with a 3mm wear layer on top, meaning you have real sanding and refinishing life in this floor down the road. That's a meaningful wear layer, not the razor-thin veneer you find on cheaper engineered products.
Built to last. Janka hardness rating of 1290-1360 puts this solidly in the durable range for a busy household, entryway, or rental property that needs to hold up over the years.
Wirebrushed texture with low gloss. The wirebrushing pulls out the natural grain and gives the surface a lived-in, textured feel that hides everyday wear far better than a high-gloss smooth finish. Dark Forest is a rich, deep brown tone that works with just about any trim or cabinet color.
Install it your way. Engineered construction means you're not locked into one method. Nail, staple, glue, or float it, whichever fits your subfloor and your budget for install labor.
Radiant heat compatible. If you've got in-floor heating or are planning it, this floor is rated to handle it, something solid hardwood generally cannot do.
5 inch width, 4-side eased edge. Wide enough to look modern and open up a room, with eased edges that give you that subtle beveled look between boards without collecting dirt in a deep V-groove.
We have 1,440 sqft in stock right now, Blue Label grade, sold by the pallet at 1,280 sqft per pallet. Priced at $1.69 a square foot, this is real oak flooring at a price that beats most big box options for comparable quality.
Samples available if you want to see the color and texture in person before you commit.
Call 1-800-253-2728 to order or get a shipping quote, or check us out at www.reallycheapfloors.com