HERITAGE

COLLECTION

After two years in development, we’re proud to share a first look at the new Heritage Collection.

Crafted for those who seek more than surface-level beauty, Heritage captures the quiet elegance of aged timber — refined, authentic, and full of character. Every board is the result of considered design and natural process, featuring smooth French polish–inspired surfaces, hand-cut bevels, and organic tonal movement brought to life through reactive staining. Built entirely from solid European oak with a cross-laminated structure, and offered in fully customisable formats, Heritage is our most exclusive collection — designed to elevate architectural spaces and leave a lasting impression.

The Heritage Collection offers complete design flexibility, making it one of the most adaptable timber flooring ranges available. Whether you're working on a heritage restoration, a minimalist retreat, or a high-end commercial project, we partner with you to create a floor that aligns perfectly with your architectural vision. Every aspect of the board can be customised to suit your needs, including:

  • Plank thickness from 15mm to 21mm

  • Wear layer options of 4mm, 5mm, or 6mm

  • Widths ranging from 70mm to 400mm, with the ability to combine mixed-width planks

  • Lengths up to 4 metres for dramatic, seamless runs

  • Timber grades from clean Prime to character-filled Rustic

  • Patterns including traditional plank, herringbone, chevron, Versailles panels, mansion weave, and more

This isn’t just a flooring product — it’s a collaborative design tool, crafted to help bring your concept to life and enhance the narrative of the space you’re creating.

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Why Choose Heritage?

Authentic Timber Finish
Heritage showcases a meticulously crafted weathered texture that captures the raw beauty of aged timber.

Its unique surface features a shrunk and band-sawn finish, with an abundance of natural character. The planks are free from brushing and are instead enhanced with a French polish treatment that creates rich, deep tones and time-worn appeal.

Unlike traditional French polish, Heritage offers an extra-matte finish, adding to the natural artisanal character.

Solid Timber, Redefined
Heritage combines the authentic charm of solid oak with the technical brilliance of engineered timber.

Available in 190, 250 and 300mm mixed widths with an innovative cross-laminated solid oak construction, Heritage delivers the look and feel of premium solid timber, but with the benefit of engineered timber’s stability and durability.

Ensuring lasting performance, the engineered structure eliminates the challenges of warping, cupping and movement associated with large-format solid timber flooring.

Sustainable Innovation
Heritage is constructed from three layers of solid oak, with the top layer consisting of 5mm of premium solid oak and the middle and backing layer of repurposed finger-jointed, b-grade oak.

This ensures that the value of every log is maximised and waste is reduced, resulting in a sustainably crafted, stable timber floor.  

The Craft Behind the Collection

 

French Polish Finish

The Heritage Collection features a surface inspired by French polish — smooth, calm, and elegant. Instead of brushing or texturing the timber, we gently sand and finish each board to follow the natural grain. Around knots and cracks, the surface subtly dips, creating soft undulations that feel worn-in, like aged oak furniture. There’s no shine or artificial gloss — just a natural, matte smoothness that feels timeless and refined. It’s a surface that brings a quiet warmth to architectural spaces.


Cross-Laminated Solid Oak

Every Heritage board is made entirely from solid European oak — top to bottom. The construction includes a 5mm wear layer, an 8mm core made from finger-jointed oak blocks, and a 5mm oak backing. The core is laid crosswise to control movement, making the floor stable in wide formats and safe for underfloor heating. By using offcuts and shorter pieces of oak in the core and backing, we reduce waste while keeping strength and quality high. This makes the Heritage Collection both durable and more sustainable.


Unmatched Colour Depth

We don’t cover our oak with colour — we bring it out from within. Using reactive stains, we work with the natural tannins in the timber to create deep, earthy tones and subtle variation from board to board. This gives the floor real character — colour that shifts gently across the surface, like aged timber that’s been allowed to evolve over time. No two planks are ever exactly the same, but they come together to create a beautiful, cohesive floor that feels honest and architectural.


Create Your Own Legacy

For projects that need something truly special, our Create Your Own Legacy service lets you customise every detail. You can choose your own colours, widths, lengths, grades, and patterns — including herringbone, chevron, or mansion weave. Whether it’s a private residence, gallery, or statement commercial space, we’ll work with you to craft flooring that reflects your vision. Every board is made to order. Every detail is considered. This is more than a product — it’s your legacy, made real in timber.

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TEXTURE & CONSTRUCTION

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SPECIFICATIONS


Species |
European Oak

Dimensions |
18mm T x 190mm W x Mixed Length
                      18mm T x 250mm W x Mixed Length
                      18mm T x 300mm W x Mixed Length

Grade | Rustic Grade 

Wear layer |
5mm European Oak Wear Layer

Construction |
Cross-laminated Solid Oak

Finish |
UV Cured NatureMatte Lacquer

Sheen Level |
Extra Matte (2-4%)

Surface Texture |
Shrunk, Undulating surface with natural Band-sawn texture and a smooth French Polished 

Edge Style |
Rounded Hand-Cut Bevel

Sustainability |
Sustainably Sourced 
 
Applications | Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Designed For |
Luxury Residential Homes and Lodges
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