Petit Chateau: quality European oak flooring at a reasonable price
Petit Chateau is our accessible European oak range: a 15mm engineered board with a 4mm oak wear layer, finished in a German UV lacquer, in seven colours. It gives you the look and feel of a premium oak floor at a fair price. Order a free sample to see it in your own light.
Where the value comes from
Good European oak does not have to carry a luxury price tag. We built the Petit Chateau collection to give New Zealand homes a genuine oak floor without the premium many ranges ask for.
The saving is honest, not a corner cut on the timber. Petit Chateau is a Feature grade oak, so you get the natural knots, grain and tonal movement that make a real timber floor, rather than paying up for the most uniform, select cuts. And we price the range by format, not by colour, so every one of the seven colours costs the same. You choose the tone you love, not the tone your budget allows.
For a room-by-room figure, see our guide to timber flooring cost in NZ or request a quote.
Petit Chateau, spec by spec
Every board is European oak, engineered overseas to Vienna Woods’ specification. The construction is the same across all seven colours: Bordeaux, Cannes, Claret, Giverny, Lyon, Marseille and Nice.
| Detail | Petit Chateau |
|---|---|
| Species | European oak, engineered to our spec |
| Board thickness | 15mm engineered, multi-ply core |
| Wear layer | 4mm European oak |
| Finish | German UV lacquer |
| Grade | Feature (Prime on the Noble format) |
| Colours | Seven: Bordeaux, Cannes, Claret, Giverny, Lyon, Marseille, Nice |
As a natural timber product, some variation between boards is normal. Order a sample so the colour and grain you see are the ones you get.
One collection, five ways to lay it
Every Petit Chateau colour can be ordered in all five formats. The standard plank and colour-matched stair nosings are held in stock; the other formats are made to order, please allow approximately 3-4 months, an estimate that can vary.
| Format | Size (mm) | Grade | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard plank | 190 x 1900 | Feature | In stock, all colours |
| Noble | 190 x 2200 | Prime | Made to order, approx 3-4 months |
| Grande | 220 x 2200 | Feature | Made to order, approx 3-4 months |
| Chevron | 120 x 600 | Prime | Made to order, approx 3-4 months |
| Herringbone | 120 x 600 | Prime | Made to order, approx 3-4 months |
| Stair nosings | 110 x 40, 1.2m | Colour-matched | In stock, all colours |
The nosings are colour-matched to the planks, so colour and grain carry through from your floor onto the stairs. Want to understand the lacquer and how the surface behaves? Read our floor finishes explained guide.
Common questions
Is Petit Chateau good value?
It is our accessible European oak range. The price is kept fair by using a Feature grade oak and by pricing every colour the same, rather than by using a thinner or lesser board. For a figure on your rooms, request a quote or see our timber flooring cost guide.
What are the specs?
A 15mm engineered board with a 4mm European oak wear layer over a multi-ply core, finished in a German UV lacquer. Feature grade across the range, with Prime on the Noble format.
Which sizes can I get?
Every colour can be ordered in all five formats: standard plank, Noble, Grande, chevron and herringbone, plus matching stair nosings. The standard plank and nosings are in stock; the others are made to order, please allow approximately 3-4 months, an estimate that can vary.
Can I see it before I buy?
Yes. Order free samples and we will send the colours you are choosing between, so you can check them against your own light and furniture before you commit.
Next steps
Order free samples
See Petit Chateau in your own home before you decide. Samples are free.
What it costs
Understand what a timber floor runs to in NZ, from supply to laid.
See the full collection
Browse all seven Petit Chateau colours and every format.
Fall for the floor before you buy it
Order free Petit Chateau samples, or tell us your rooms and we will put a quote together. Premium European oak, at a price that makes sense.
