Ascot Whisky Oak Wood Flooring 14 x 125 (mm)

Brushed and matt lacquered is the practical combination for a dark board: the texture hides dust and fine scratches, the matt film avoids reflections, and the surface is wiped clean rather than oiled. When the lacquer has worn through, the floor is refinished as a whole. Tongue and groove, micro-bevelled, listed as compatible with underfloor heating; a box covers 1.8 square metres, and the manufacturer's warranty is 15 years.

It belongs in a well-lit living room or a dining room where a dark floor anchors a pale scheme. The Ascot Coffee Oak is the closest comparison; the Weybridge Hazelnut Oak is a warm dark tone in a wide plank with a UV oil; the Victorian Antique boards give the dark tone an aged, deep brushed surface.