An engineered wood plank is a long, wide oak board laid in straight, parallel runs, the way most people picture a wood floor. It is built on a stable multi-ply core topped with a real European oak wear layer, so you get an authentic oak surface that stays flat over underfloor heating and can be sanded and re-finished.

Plank is laid in straight, parallel boards and reads as calm and contemporary, which suits whole-house and open-plan projects. Parquet is small blocks laid in a geometric pattern such as herringbone or chevron and reads as more decorative. Both use the same engineered oak.

Widths typically range from around 150mm to 260mm with wider boards on the most premium ranges and lengths run from about 1m up to extra-long boards over 2.2m. Wide board, meaning widths above roughly 200mm, is the default specification for whole-house projects today. Exact sizes are shown on each product page.

Fixed length means every board in the pack is the same length, giving a uniform, rhythmic look. Random length means the pack contains a mix of lengths, giving a more natural, traditional look. Random length is the default for most premium ranges.

Yes. Every plank range we stock works with both wet and electric underfloor heating up to a maximum surface temperature of 27C. The V4 Tundra collection is specified where maximum dimensional stability over a heated floor is the priority.

Our own-label GF Engineered Wood Planks range is available to buy online with full pricing and free samples. V4 covers the rest of the market through its Alpine, Heritage, Driftwood and Tundra collections, sold on a Request a Price basis. Both can be supplied and fitted across the North West.

It depends on the room. Wide boards read as calmer and more contemporary and suit larger, open-plan spaces, which is why they have become the default for whole-house projects. Narrower boards can suit smaller or more traditional rooms. Ordering samples and laying them out is the best way to decide.