French Oak Flooring
Timeless French Oak, crafted for Australian homes
French Oak has long been admired for its natural beauty, refined grain structure and warm, character-rich tones. Now available through Hurford’s new French Oak Solid Flooring range, this premium timber brings a sense of classic grandeur to Australian homes, renovations and architectural projects.
Sourced from the Auvergne Rhône region in France, this oak is selected from an area renowned for producing some of the world’s most respected hardwood timber. Through Hurford’s dedicated operations in France, only carefully selected French Oak makes its way into this flooring range.
The result is a solid timber floor with rich natural variation, elegant grain, and colours that move from whispering straw and mellow oat through to golden honey and soft nut-brown undertones.
Features & Benefits
French Oak is specifically grown and harvested in France, and that origin matters. The combination of French forestry practices, climate and soil gives the timber its signature quality, tight grain and deeper natural undertones.
Unlike engineered flooring, solid French Oak is made from genuine timber throughout. It can be site sanded and finished to suit your design style, whether you prefer a natural clear coating, a warmer tone, or a custom stain.
French Oak is also known for accepting stains exceptionally well, making it a versatile choice for both classic and contemporary interiors.
- Genuine French Oak sourced from France
- Elegant grain with warm natural undertones
- Available in overlay and traditional solid flooring options
- Supplied raw for site sanding and finishing
- Can be finished clear or stained
- Provincial grade for natural variation and character
- Suitable for a wide range of interior styles
- Excellent long-term appeal and refinishing potential
French Oak Traditional Solid Flooring
French Oak Traditional Solid Flooring is a thicker 21mm solid timber option, offering the strength, feel and long-term value of a traditional timber floor. With 8mm above the tongue, it provides excellent refinishing potential over the life of the floor.
French Oak Solid Overlay can be installed over plywood, particleboard or concrete, depending on site conditions and preparation requirements.
Natural Colour and Character
French Oak solid flooring has a warm and elegant colour range, with natural variation that gives each floor its own character. The Provincial grade allows for a more organic appearance, adding texture, movement and personality to the finished floor.
Typical tones include:
- Whispering straw
- Mellow oat
- Golden honey
- Soft nut-brown undertones
Because the timber is supplied raw and unfinished, the final look can be tailored during the sanding and coating process. A clear coating will retain a natural oak appearance, while staining can create warmer, darker or more contemporary tones.
Specifications - French Oak
- Product: French Oak Traditional Solid Flooring
- Botanical Name: Quercus robur, Quercus petraea
- Janka Rating: 6.0
- Density, Dry: 700kg/m³
- Moisture Content: 9-13%
- Manufacturing Standard: AS2796.1
- Resource Origin: France
- Colour: Whispering straw, mellow oat, golden honey, drifting into nut-brown
- Finished Size: 130mm x 21mm
- Above the Tongue: 8mm
- Lengths: Random lengths from 600mm to 3.0m
- Profile: Secret Nail, Tongue & Groove, EM
- Finish: Unfinished, raw
- Grade: Provincial
- Packaging: Structural flooring packs, approx. 40m² per pack
French Oak Solid Timber Flooring for Your Project
French Oak solid timber flooring combines European character with the enduring appeal of real timber. With its refined grain, warm natural tones and site-finished flexibility, it is a premium flooring option for homes and projects seeking a timeless timber floor.
Contact NS Timber Flooring to discuss French Oak Solid Flooring options, availability and installation suitability for your project.
Common Questions - French Oak Timber Flooring
What is French Oak solid timber flooring?
French Oak solid timber flooring is flooring made from genuine French Oak timber throughout the board. Unlike engineered flooring, solid timber is not made with a layered construction, giving it the traditional feel and long-term appeal of real timber.
Where is French Oak sourced from?
French Oak is grown and harvested in France. Its origin is important because the soil, climate and forestry practices help give French Oak its refined grain, natural warmth and deeper undertones.
What colour is French Oak flooring?
French Oak generally features warm natural tones, including whispering straw, mellow oat, golden honey and soft nut-brown undertones. The final colour can vary depending on the coating or stain selected during the site finishing process.
Is this French Oak flooring supplied pre-finished?
No. This French Oak solid flooring is supplied raw and unfinished. It is designed to be sanded and finished on site after installation.
Can French Oak solid flooring be stained?
Yes. French Oak accepts stains exceptionally well, making it suitable for a wide range of colour outcomes, from natural oak tones through to deeper, darker or more contemporary finishes.
What is the difference between French Oak Solid Overlay and Traditional Solid Flooring?
French Oak Solid Overlay is 133mm x 11mm and is designed for installation over suitable substrates such as plywood, particleboard or concrete. French Oak Traditional Solid Flooring is 130mm x 21mm and offers a thicker traditional solid flooring profile with greater material above the tongue.
Is French Oak solid flooring suitable for renovations?
Yes. French Oak solid flooring can be an excellent choice for renovations. The Solid Overlay option is particularly useful where a lower-profile timber floor is needed over an existing prepared substrate.
Are different grades of Oak flooring available?
Yes, we offer various grades ranging from Prestige to Rustic, catering to different aesthetics and budgets.