Engineered Wood

We're excited to introduce our range of engineered wood. This selection of high-quality, premium wood flooring with versatile designs is suitable for a wide range of interiors.

Currently on display in our Chester, Exeter and Plymouth showrooms.

Choosing the right flooring is about balancing beauty, practicality and value.  Engineered wood offers the warmth of real timber with added performance benefits that make it ideal for modern living.

Skye

Engineered Oak flooring in three distinctive colours and finishes, featuring natural wood character for timeless quality and style

Key Features

• Quality: Crafted from high-quality European oak with a thicker top layer for increased longevity and durability.

• Construction: 20mm thick, making it strong and stable enough for 
load-bearing or structural use.

• Finish: 5 coats of hardwax oil for durable, refined finish.

• Installation: Suitable for fully bonded, floated, or secret nailed installations.

• Wood Grade: Character - A natural, characterful wood appearance with noticeable grain and colour variations. Boards may include larger filled knots and occasional filled end splits, highlighting the authentic features of the timber and creating a warm, distinctive floor with plenty of visual interest.

• Versatility: Suitable for various interior styles, including traditional 
and contemporary settings.

Mull

Engineered Oak flooring with a character-rich appeal, durable multi-ply construction and three colours and finishes. 

Key Features

• Quality: European oak ensures durability and aesthetic appeal

• Installation: Suitable for fully bonded, floated, or secret nailed installations.

• Wood Grade: Rustic Plus - Designed for those who love a bold, rustic aesthetic. All natural characteristics of the timber are celebrated, including filled knots, splits and sapwood. Fillers may sit slightely recessed to emphasise the authentic, textured character of the wood.

• Versatility: Suitable for a range of interiors, with particular appeal in traditional settings as it features more knots for character

Islay

This Wide Plank collection showcases two colours of premium engineered oak flooring, combining a brushed finish with natural wood character for timeless quality and style.

Key Features

• Quality & Constrution: Crafted from premium wide plank European oak with a hard rubberwood base for enhanced stability.

• Installation: Suitable for fully bonded, floated, or secret nailed installations.

• Wood Grade: Rustic - A character-rich, natural timber appearance. Expect noticeable grain and colour variation, well-distributed large filled knots (up to 60mm), sapwood and filled splits. This grade highlights the natural features of the timber while offering excellent value.

• Versatility: Suitable for various interior styles, including traditional and contemporary settings

Arran

European Oak flooring in three distinctive finishes. Combining character-rich surfaces, durable construction and versatile installation for a natural and stylish look.

Key Features

• Quality: Crafted from European oak for durability and aesthetic appeal, 
this popular range is renowned for its quality construction and affordability.

• Installation: Suitable for fully bonded, floated, or secret nailed installations.

• Wood Grade: Character - A natural, characterful wood appearance with noticeable grain and colour variations. Boards may include larger filled knots and occasional filled end splits, highlighting the authentic features of the timber and creating a warm, distinctive floor with plenty of visual interest.

• Versatility: Suitable for various interior styles, including traditional and contemporary settings

Tiree

European Oak flooring offered in three unique finishes, combining rich character, enduring strength and flexible installation for a naturally sophisticated look.

Key Features

• Quality: Crafted from high-quality European oak with a thicker top layer for increased longevity and durability.

• Construction: 20mm thick, making it strong and stable enough for load-bearing or structural use.

• Installation: Suitable for fully bonded, floated, or secret nailed installations.

• Wood Grade: Rustic Plus - Designed for those who love a bold, rustic aesthetic. All natural characteristics of the timber are celebrated, including filled knots, splits and sapwood. Fillers may sit slightely recessed to emphasise the authentic, textured character of the wood.

• Versatility: Suitable for various interior styles, including traditional and contemporary settings.

Harris

This collection features five disctinctive colours of premium engineered oak flooring, combining durable construction with a refined finish for timeless style.

Key Features

• Quality: European oak ensures long-lasting performance and aesthetic appeal.

• Installation: Suitable for fully bonded only.

• Wood Grade: Select - A natural wood look with gentle variation in grain and colour. Small to medium sound knots (up to 30mm) may be present, along with some sapwood and occasional filled knots. No splits, holes or voids, offering a balanced appearance between uniform and characterful.

• Versatility: Suitable for various interior styles, including traditional and contemporary settings

Spey

These engineered European Oak planks provide a mix of narrow and wide boards, creating a dynamic, rustic and characterful appearance.

Key Features

• Quality: Hand-finished in Hertfordshire, UK from high quality, sustainably sourced European oak, managed in responsibly maintained Western European forests.

• Construction: 18mm thick, making it strong and stable enough for load-bearing or structural use.

• Installation: Suitable for fully bonded, floated, secret nailed, or liquid batten installations.

• Wood Grade: Rustic - A character-rich, natural timber appearance. Expect noticeable grain and colour variation, well-distributed large filled knots (up to 60mm), sapwood and filled splits. This grade highlights the natural features of the timber while offering excellent value.

• Versatility: Designed for both residential and commercial spaces

Teviot

These engineered European Oak planks provide a mix of narrow and wide boards, creating a rustic and characterful appearance.

Key Features

• Quality: Hand-finished in Hertfordshire, UK from high quality, sustainably sourced European oak, managed in responsibly maintained Western European forests.

• Construction: 18mm thick, making it strong and stable enough for load-bearing or structural use.

• Installation: Suitable for fully bonded, floated, secret nailed, or liquid batten installations.

• Wood Grade: Character - A natural, characterful wood appearance with noticeable grain and colour variations. Boards may include larger filled knots and occasional filled end splits, highlighting the authentic features of the timber and creating a warm, distinctive floor with plenty of visual interest.

• Versatility: Designed for both residential and commercial spaces.

Ness

These engineered European Oak planks provide a mix of narrow and wide boards, creating a rustic and characterful appearance.

Key Features

• Quality: Hand-finished in Hertfordshire, UK from high quality, sustainably sourced European oak, managed in responsibly maintained Western European forests.

• Construction: 18mm thick, making it strong and stable enough for load-bearing or structural use.

• Installation: Suitable for fully bonded, floated, secret nailed, or liquid batten installations.

• Wood Grade: Rustic - A character-rich, natural timber appearance. Expect noticeable grain and colour variation, well-distributed large filled knots (up to 60mm), sapwood and filled splits. This grade highlights the natural features of the timber while offering excellent value.

• Versatility: Designed for both residential and commercial spaces.

Forth

These bevelled-edge planks in a classic herringbone pattern provide a hand-finished, high-quality and versatile solution.

Key Features

• Quality: Hand-finished in Hertfordshire, UK from high quality, sustainably 
sourced European oak, managed in responsibly maintained Western European forests.

• Installation: Suitable fully bonded installations only.

• Wood Grade: Character - A natural, characterful wood appearance with noticeable grain and colour variations. Boards may include larger filled knots and occasional filled end splits, highlighting the authentic features of the timber and creating a warm, distinctive floor with plenty of visual interest.

• Versatility: Designed for both residential and commercial spaces.

Lossie

Solid Oak blocks crafted in a classic herringbone pattern for a rustic look that is full of character with versatile installation options.

Key Features

• Quality: Hand-finished in Hertfordshire, UK from high quality, sustainably sourced European oak, managed in responsibly maintained Western European forests.

• Installation: Suitable for fully bonded installations only.

• Wood Grade: Rustic - A character-rich, natural timber appearance. Expect noticeable grain and colour variation, well-distributed large filled knots (up to 60mm), sapwood and filled splits. This grade highlights the natural features of the timber while offering excellent value.

• Versatility: Patterned floor suitable for various interior styles, including traditional and contemporary settings.

Tay

These lightly brushed, bevel-edged planks available in five colours offer a subtle, natural look with a refined finish.

Key Features

• Quality: Crafted European oak with attention to finish, brushing and aesthetic consistency.

• Installation: Suitable for fully bonded, floated, secret nailed, or liquid batten installations.

• Wood Grade: Rustic - A character-rich, natural timber appearance. Expect noticeable grain and colour variation, well-distributed large filled knots (up to 60mm), sapwood and filled splits. This grade highlights the natural features of the timber while offering excellent value.

• Versatility: Designed for both residential and commercial spaces.

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Why Choose Engineered Wood?

Exceptional Stability

Thanks to its multi-layered construction, engineered wood is more resistant to movement than solid hardwood. It's less likely to warp, swell or twist when exposed to changes in temperature or humidity - perfect for busy homes and variable British weather.

Authentic Natural Beauty

Engineered wood features a genuine hardwood top layer, giving you the same rich grain patterns, texture and character as solid wood. You get the timeless look and feel of real timber, without compromise.

A More Cost-Effective Choice

Typically more affordable than solid hardwood, engineered wood allows you to achieve a premium finish while keeping your budget under control.

Versatile and Practical

Engineered wood can be installed in areas where solid wood may not be suitable, including kitchens, basements and spaces with underfloor heating. Its stability makes it a flexible solution throughout the home.

Selecting your Perfect Floor

At Clay & Rock, we make choosing your engineered wood floor simple and enjoyable. Here's how to refine your options and create a floor that truly suits your home in five simple steps:

Plank or Pattern?

Do you prefer the clean simplicity of straight planks, or the visual impact of a patterned floor such as herringbone or chevron? Planks offer a timeless look, while patterns create a striking design feature.

What Width Works Best?

The width of your boards can dramatically change the feel of a room:

• Narrow planks (around 140mm) for a more traditional look
• Standard widths (180-190mm) for a balanced, versatile style
• Wide boards (220mm+) to create a spacious, contemporary feel
• Mixed widths for added character and a bespoke finish

Choose your Grade and Character

Wood grading affects the overall appearance of your floor:

• Rustic/Character grades feature knots and natural variation. Ideal for period or country-style homes
• Prime/Select grades offer a cleaner, more uniform look. Perfect for modern interiors

Select your Colour and Tone

From light Scandinavian-inspired shades to rich, dark statement floors, colour sets the mood of your space. Consider whether you prefer light, mid-tone or dark wood. Warm golden undertones, or cooler contemporary hues.

Texture and Finishing Touches

The surface texture and edge profile complete the look:

• Smooth for a sleek, refined finish
• Hand-scraped or distressed for aged charm
• Wire-brushed to enhance natural grain detail

You can also choose between square edges for a seamless appearance, or bevelled edges to define each plank.