Hardwood flooring, like anything else, has gone through & continues to go through a series of trends. Some specifications that get affected by flooring trends can be species type, stain colors, board length, board width, type of finish, and type of character (wire brushed, hand scraped, painted bevels, machine finished, painted grooves, etc).
One example of a hardwood flooring trend would be the gun-stock oak popularity in the 90’s. Another example of a hardwood flooring trend would be the narrower width boards. Yet another example of a hardwood flooring trend would be only putting hardwood flooring in the living room. Thankfully, these trends have past and we’re SO excited to talk about the current hardwood floor trend of 2020!
THE hardwood flooring trend of 2020 is European Oak hardwood floors.. and we are ALL over it!! There are thousands of Euro Oak hardwood flooring options out there.. so to make your selection easier, we’ve compiled a list of a few of our favorites and why we love them!
Each of the following floors were purchased here at Mouery’s and most of them were installed by our high quality installation crews. These floors and photos are beautiful examples of European Oak hardwoods in homes located in, or close to, 417 Land (no stock photography here!).
There are a few factors that go into the over all look and quality of a hardwood floor including size of boards (thickness, width, and length), color of stain, type of finish, and how many coats of finish are applied.
Another factor is the hardness of the wood. Each of these floors, featured below, rank as a 1450 on the Janka Scale (which is slightly harder to dent than traditional white oak).
The Janka scale is the rating scale used to compare the relative hardness of various types of wood. The Janka Hardness Test measures the force required to drive an 11.28 mm steel ball into the wood until half the diameter of the ball is embedded in the wood. Check out our Janka scale below to see how European Oak compares to other hardwood species.
Each of the floors we have featured below are pre-finished, meaning the stain is already applied and there is no required on-site sanding, staining, or sealing. This not only creates a much harder floor (to scratch or to penetrate with moisture) but this also helps to create a MUCH less-messy installation.
Now that we’ve covered the key factors in these european white oak hardwood floors, lets dive into our favorite Euro Oak hardwood flooring options!
Brindise
Bella Cera Luciano Brindise
Thickness: 1/2”
Width: 6.5”
Length: 15”-48”
Finish: Valspar urethane
coats of finish: 8
Maintenance: Pro-Care or Bona
Veneer thickness: 1.2mm
price: $4.99/sf
Brindise is a part of the ‘Luciano’ collection from Bella Cera. It has a sliced face wood veneer with a tight grain pattern. Brindise has a nearly natural stain on it and very little texturing creating a bright and airy floor ready for layering rugs. This floor has 8 coats of Valspar Urethane finish to help keep scratches at bay. There are 5 other colors available in the ‘Luciano’ collection, all which can be seen in our showroom.
Liberation
Liberation
Thickness: 1/2”
Width: 7.45”
Length: random up to 82.67”
Finish: urethane
Coats of Finish: 3
Maintenance: Bona or Pro-care
Veneer Thickness:2mm
Price: $6.15/sf
Liberation is from the ‘Affinity’ collection by Provenza Floors. It has warmer golden undertones, long beautiful boards, with the longest boards being just under 7’ long and it’s a wider plank hardwood at nearly 7 1/2” wide. Liberation is crafted with character, including a wire-brushed texturing and the occasional black fill detail to emphasize the depth of the hardwood flooring. There are 15 other colors available in the ‘Affinity’ collection, all of which can be seen in our showroom.
taupe grey
taupe grey
Thickness: 3/8”
Width: 6.5”
Length: random up to 75”
Finish: UV cured urethane
Coats of finish: 8
Maintenance: Bona or Pro-care
Price: $4.89/sf
veneer thicknes: 1.2mm
Taupe Grey is from the ‘Modern Farmhouse’ collection by D&M Flooring. Taupe grey has a warmer brown stain color and 8 coats of urethane finish that are UV cured on for added protection. Taupe grey also has a beautiful variation of board lengths all the way up to 75” long. ‘Modern Farmhouse’ has 7 other colors available, all of which can be seen in our showroom.
Cambria 5”
Cambria 5”
Thickness: 3/8”
Width: 5”
Length: random up to 54”
Finish: ALUMINUM OXIDE
Coats of finish: 9
Maintenance: Bona or Pro-care
Veneer thickness: 2MM
price: $3.50/sf
Cambria 5” offers a timeless look with it’s traditional 5” wide plank size. This floor has a neutral brown undertone, with a slight amount of wirebrushed texturing. It is the most budget-friendly on our list of favorites, so it’s perfect for updating your home, AirBNB or rental property. There are 4 other colors available in the Cambria collection, all of which can be seen in our showroom.
Cambria 7”
cambria 7”
Thickness: 1/2”
Width: 7.5”
Length: random up to 72”
Finish: ALUMINUM OXIDE
coats of finish: 9
Maintenance: Bona or Pro-care
Veneer thickness: 1.3MM
price: $4.35/sf
Cambria 7” is a beautiful wide plank floor at 7.5” wide. It has a warmer gold undertone and the occasional black painted fill line. It is a pretty smooth floor with very little texturing, allowing the slight color variation to really stand out. There are 4 other colors available in the Cambria 7” collection, all of which can be seen in our showroom.
Oak Brushed White Oil
Oak Brushed White oil
Thickness: 1/2”
Width: 7.5”
Length: random up to 74.797”
Finish: OXIDATIVE OILED
Coats of Finish: 2
Maintenance: Solidfloor WOOD CLEANER WITH YEARLY RE-COATING RECOMMENDED
Veneer Thickness: 3MM
Price: $5.50/sf
Oak Brushed White oil is the only floor on our list with an oil finish. Oil finished hardwoods typically have an open grain (with no finish) and once installed, the oil finish is applied on-site. Oil finishes are among some of the most durable hardwood floor finishes making it a great option for families of any lifestyle. This particular floor has 2 coats of oil finish applied in the factory, and then one additional coat of oil is applied on site after the installation. Oak Brushed White Oil has a nearly natural stain color and pairs beautifully with grey and other cooler toned colors. This product is no longer in production, so once what we have in stock runs out this product will be unavailable. We do however, have other options in our showroom, from the same manufacturer, that have this same look!
Final Thoughts
We love the Euro oak flooring trend and we’re happy to assist you in finding your perfect floor. If you have any further questions feel free to give us a call at (417) 883-4720, email us at flooring417@gmail.com, or visit any of our commission-free team members at our showroom located at 2516 W Battlefield Rd in Springfield MO.
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