Engineered oak flooring consists of a veneer of real oak timber attached to a plywood or composite core board. The gorgeous timber is sourced from the finest plantations in Europe, France and America where only the high
Engineered oak flooring consists of a veneer of real oak timber attached to a plywood or composite core board. The gorgeous timber is sourced from the finest plantations in Europe, France and America where only the highest grade timber with minimal defects and blemishes are hand-picked.
Engineered oak flooring consists of a veneer of real oak timber attached to a plywood or composite core board. The gorgeous timber is sourced from the finest plantations in Europe, France and America where only the highest grade timber with minimal defects and blemishes are hand-picked.
About Heartridge Riviera Oak
The Heartridge Riviera Oak engineered timber flooring offers the same premium aesthetic and rugged character found in real timber oak, but without the drawbacks. Featuring a real wood veneer, each plank combines style and stability to provide a beautiful timber look. A three layered core also mitigates the risk of warping or cracking. We also reinforce our planks with a UV resistant coating which protects against fading to ensure the planks retain their natural colour and beatuy for many years with minimal maintenance. Environmental sustainability is also on the forefront of our minds. All timber material from this range is sourced from sustainable forests with Harvest/Transport certificates for every batch of sold products. To top it all off, we offer a lifetime structural guarantee as well as a 20 year residential surface guarantee, so you can rest assured of this plank’s exceptional quality.
Planks Per Box: 8
Box Coverage Area: 2.8880
Box Weight: 22
Profile: Micro Bevel
Finish: Brushed / Matt
Warranty: Lifetime Residential & Commercial Structural Guarentee, 30 Year Residential Surface, 10 Year Commercial Surface
Coatings: UV Cured Polyurethane + Aluminium Oxide
Installation Method: Floating / Glue Down
System: Valinge 5G
Plank Size: 1900 x 190 x 14/3
Category: Oak Timber Flooring
How to DIY This Floor?
The easiest DIY floors are floating floors like this one! They click lock together and don’t need glue or nails - they're super easy to install and if you make a mistake, you can simply un-click them and redo it. Floating floors include laminate floors, hybrid floors, bamboo floors and even engineered timber (if you are after real wood).
What tools do I need to DIY this type of floor?
The most important tools are:
Drop Saw and / or Table Saw - to cut the floorboards and are available for $150 at most hardware stores, or you can borrow one.
Ruler or Set Square - to measure how much you need to cut for the end planks near the walls.
Pencil & Eraser - to draw the cutting lines when you reach the last planks of each row.
Other “nice-to-haves” include a DIY Flooring Kit (available at Floor venue), spirit levels, tape measures, safety equipment, and work gloves.
Pro installation tips
Floor Levelling - the subfloor refers to what you intend to lay the flooring directly over and is often concrete slabs, plywood, yellow tongue or even existing floorboards. Proper subfloor preparation is very important and you should:
Clean the subfloor
Check subfloor evenness (to prevent creaking and long-term joint damage)
Underlay - is typically a soft rubber or foam material that goes underneath the floor and provides noise protection. If you live in an apartment block, your strata may have acoustic underlay requirements that you must confirm before a project.
Expansion Gaps - between the floor and the walls to allow for natural expansion and shrinkage due to temperature and moisture changes. Consider:
Plank Width - wider planks have more expansion and should be given a slightly bigger expansion gap within the range below.
Environmental Moisture - if relative humidity is high, we recommend increasing the expansion gap size.
Heartridge Riviera Oak Oak Timber Flooring Flooring FAQs
Our Heartridge Riviera Oak flooring offers up the premium look and rugged character of real hardwood floors, while offering superior practicality which includes a three-layered core to prevent warping or cracking and a UV resistant coat which protects against fading. This will ensure that your floor looks as good as new for many years to come. Whats more, our innovative and patented 5G locking mechanism makes the installation process quick and easy, no nails or glue required!
Most manufacturers will recomend cleaning using only a damp mop or cloth, as excessive moisture will cause the floors to warp and cup. Also ensure any accidental spills are cleaned up as soon as possible. To keep your floors looking brand new for years to come, mats at every entrance are a greay way to stop dirt from coming into the house and accumulating on your floor. Excessive dirt buildup over time will cause micro scratches on the floor.
Engineered timber flooring is one way to get gorgeous real timber into your home without the hassle of glue, nails and noisy installation processes. It is essentially made of a veneer of timber attached to a plywood base which has an in-built click-lock system for easy installations. Aside from being easier to lay, engineered timbers flooring offers greater dimensional stability from moisture ingress and is also a little more affordable than solid timber. Engineered oak ranges offer beautiful European, American and French oak woods.
