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Posted on: September 19, 2023 at 4:33 pm In the heart of Richmond, London, TW9, a discerning homeowner embarked on a mission. This wasn’t just any mission; it was an endeavour to breathe life into their splendid Georgian property while seamlessly merging historical allure with contemporary opulence. To achieve this delicate balance, they enlisted the mastery of 3… Continue Reading
Bespoke Joinery & Staircase Elements
Posted on: January 4, 2022 at 11:20 am @3Oakwoodflooring Instagram 2k Giveaway Competition T&C’s * The prize winner may add additional quantity to the 30 sq. m prize. This must be in the Natural Oiled Parquet flooring only. All associated costs above the £2,000 prize value are to be borne by the winner. Continue Reading
Behind The Scenes – Slate Grey Bespoke Colour
Posted on: November 26, 2021 at 4:02 pm Slate Grey Under the spotlight in our behind the scenes is our Slate Grey, a colour that is becoming increasingly popular among interior designers, architects and our residential clients alike. To start by giving you an insight to the story of this popular colour fast becoming a firm favourite choice. Continue Reading
Behind The Scenes – Hammersmith, London
Posted on: October 22, 2021 at 2:37 pm Sublime joinery details are on show in this bespoke Oak staircase finished in Clear Transparent. 3 Oak craftsmen use their meticulous joinery skills to install engineered oak cladding above a bare structural ply-lined carcass. Square edge seamless treads and winders are prefinished by hand in our workshop to match the… Continue Reading
Behind the Scenes – West London
Posted on: October 15, 2021 at 4:50 pm It’s a beautiful day for wood flooring in Ealing Its turning 8am on a fresh autumn morning in West London and our fitting team arrives on time to begin work. An early start is crucial to the most productive day ahead. Extensive preparation is the key to a first class… Continue Reading
3 Oak Wood Flooring Response to COVID-19
Posted on: March 17, 2020 at 4:44 pm Following the announcements made by the Government 16.03.2020 we can confirm that : Thank you for your continued support.
3 Oak Guide to soundproofing
Posted on: November 1, 2018 at 10:45 am Traditional Oak floor planks in particular Engineered Flooring is now a popular choice feature of many modern homes. With a noticeable trend of resurgence in parquetry flooring in recent years. A question often asked is do we need to use an underlay? The purpose of underlays is primarily to reduce… Continue Reading
3 Oak Versailles Panels
Posted on: November 1, 2018 at 10:05 am Versailles flooring is a classic design pattern that takes its name from the Palace de Versailles, where intricately patterned wooden replaced Marble. The Versailles Parquet design consists of squares held together within a wood frame. The Versailles pattern now comes in panels and is available in various colours. Contact the… Continue Reading
3 Oak Winter Logs are here!
Posted on: May 31, 2018 at 1:22 pm Deep within the thick forests of Eastern Europe, work has started bringing in new Winter-felled timber to be processed at our manufacturing plant into high quality engineered flooring. These winter logs come from the artic sub-zero temperatures. These snow-covered logs mean the logs contain lower levels of moisture. The low… Continue Reading
3 Oak Showcase at Grand Designs 2018
Posted on: April 28, 2018 at 2:03 pm 2018 is another big year for 3 Oak as we prepare to exhibit this year’s Grand Designs Live. The show will be taking place between the 5-13 May at the Excel, London. We are planning to unveil our new collections for the first time, as well as offering some special show promotions. Continue Reading
UK Parquet Flooring Specialists
Posted on: October 31, 2017 at 5:47 pm Parquet Flooring is a niche in the flooring Market that is proving an ever-increasing popular sector of the wood flooring industry in the UK. We have seen steady growth and increased demand for high quality Engineered parquet, this trend is here to stay. A big Factor responsible for the higher… Continue Reading
3 Oak announces new Antique collection is here!
Posted on: July 24, 2017 at 11:16 am Engineered Antique Oak Collection 3 Oak launches our brand new Antique Engineered Oak collection. Rustic and aged in appearance this floor is perfect for barn or cottage renovations or reintroducing bags depth and character to period properties. Carefully manufactured at our own mill using old craft techniques. Shrunk… Continue Reading
3 Oak at Grand Designs Live 2017
Posted on: April 19, 2017 at 10:52 am Visit our stand at Grand designs 2017 3 Oak would like to invite everyone to come along and see us at Grand Designs Live 2017 at the Excel London. We will be exhibiting between Saturday 29th April and Sunday 7th May. Following up from a successful debut at Grand Designs… Continue Reading
A good sub floor needs to be a level one
Posted on: January 31, 2017 at 5:56 pm It used to be a question of laying wooden planks straight on top of the timber support beams/joists. With modern methods, this is no longer the case. In most cases a new sub floor such as ply or screed will be used. A new sub-floor does not necessary mean one… Continue Reading
Wishing Everybody a Happy New Year 2019
Posted on: January 9, 2017 at 11:49 am 2018 was an very eventful year for 3 Oak. We are proud to have exhibited in our 3rd consecutive year at Grand Designs Exhibition at the Excel. 2019 is looking very positive with plans to take part in our 4th year on the horizon. 2019 will see the launching of brand… Continue Reading
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2017
Posted on: December 23, 2016 at 1:08 pm Dear Customers, 3 Oak have had a fantastic 2016, With many highlights to remember such as taking part in our first Grand Designs exhibition at the Excel earlier this year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for being our valued customers.. We are grateful… Continue Reading
The differences of Hardwax Oil Vs Lacquered Oak
Posted on: November 30, 2016 at 5:34 pm We often get asked the question of “which is better Oiled or Lacquered”? The answer is they are both have their advantages. Both finishes are incredibly durable and do achieve long – lasting results. A Lacquer is also known as a Varnish, and is made from a water-based Polyurethane. Hardwax… Continue Reading
Parquet Flooring Trends
Posted on: October 31, 2016 at 5:46 pm The return of the 1960’s parquet floor bringing back memories to some of their old-school gymnasium or their Aunties house in southern France, this once dated style has seen a huge upturn in demand and is now seen as a Chabby-Chic alternative. Parquet flooring was first developed in France in… Continue Reading
Engineered Oak Flooring vs Solid Oak
Posted on: September 20, 2016 at 4:49 pm During this year’s Grand designs exhibition. One of the most common questions we were asked by many of the visitors to our stand – What is the difference between engineered and solid wood? Well the short answer is that Engineered wood is a more sustainable, practical, versatile and stable product. Continue Reading
Our Hardwax Oil Protection Testing
Posted on: July 28, 2016 at 2:03 pm 3 Oak Wood Flooring are proud to say that all our floors are fully protected with our own top coat stain resistant technology developed to improve durability and protect against stain damage. Once applied the formation of a hard-wearing protective top layer, gives added security against possible damage to your… Continue Reading
Debut at Grand Designs Live 2016
Posted on: June 30, 2016 at 3:27 pm This year has been a very exciting one for 3 Oak Wood Flooring and we are proud to have been a leading exhibitor at the Grand Designs live exhibition 2016 at London’s ExCeL between the 30th April – 8th May. Partnering with the Grand Designs brand, which is synonymous with… Continue Reading
Plywood…. the Forgotten Hero !!!!
Posted on: December 23, 2015 at 3:20 pm Plywood is made of three or more thin layers of wood bonded together with an adhesive. Each layer of wood, or ply, is usually oriented with its grain running at right angles to the adjacent layer in order to reduce the shrinkage and improve the strength of the finished piece. Continue Reading