Is engineered timber flooring suitable for NZ homes?

Yes. Engineered timber is widely used in New Zealand because its layered construction helps reduce seasonal movement compared with solid timber. Correct acclimatisation, moisture checks, and the right installation method still matter.

How long does engineered timber flooring last?

Lifespan depends on wear layer thickness, board construction, finish system, and maintenance. A well-specified engineered timber floor can perform for decades in residential settings.

Can engineered timber flooring be sanded and refinished?

Often, yes, depending on the thickness of the real timber wear layer. If refinishing matters for your project, choose a product designed with a suitable wear layer and follow manufacturer guidance.

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ARGYLE ST. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SOPHISTICATION

A captivating project in the heart of Herne Bay, Auckland.

This architectural marvel embodies a timeless design philosophy, with every detail meticulously crafted. From the gracefully curved staircase to the soaring, ceiling-height doors, each intricate element showcases a perfect blend of understated elegance and technical prowess.

The flooring boasts the finest European oak – a beautiful variety named ‘Cashmere’. Its light tones, enhanced by a subtle stain and complemented by dark filler, add depth and character to the floor, allowing the natural beauty of European oak to shine through. The flooring harmonizes effortlessly with the soft color palette indoors, creating a haven of tranquility.

Major credit to the brilliant design by Cam at Yoke Architecture. Exceptional building craftsmanship from Karl Cotter and his team at Cotter Construction for bringing this vision to life with impeccable precision.

Featured Timber Flooring Product: Vienna Woods // Oak Cashmere
Design Maestro: Yoke Architecture
Photography Virtuoso: Thomas Seear-Budd
Construction Wizards: Cotter Construction

Oak Cashmere is a light feature grade of European-made engineered timber flooring. The product has a factory-applied UV matt-lacquer from a well-known European specialist; Bona. The oak is sourced from Eastern Europe and carries a sustainability certification.

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A STUNNING MODERN EXTENSION IN POINT CHEVALIER

It was a privilege working on this project with the owners of this glorious property. They lived in the small original part if their home for a year before embarking on an extension and renovation. The original part of the home at the street front, had beautiful old matai floor boards which the owners wanted to restore. Vienna Woods worked with them to find a cohesive solution for combining the old, narrow floorboards with the new, wide floorboards. Instead of matching the size of the floorboard which is in keeping with the original style, they decided to bring cohesion through the colour and finish. The original floorboards were sanded back and stained to match the Distilled Oak that was laid throughout the new extension.

The Distilled Collection in Natural Finish is a wonderful design choice and option for owners who are after a particular colour or are wanting to match an existing floor or cabinetry. Our Distilled range showcases the variety of colours and finishes you can get with Vienna Woods Oak.

If you would like to explore timber flooring to suit your home, speak to one of our consultants today.

Product: Vienna Woods // Distilled Collection 180mm
Images: @markscowen_photography
Vienna Woods Project Consultant: damon@viennawoods.co.nz

BRINGING THE DRAMATIC AND THE ROMANTIC TO LIFE.

Vienna Woods invites you to view this project completed for a beautiful home in Auckland utilising our Highland Grey timber from the Vienna Woods Chateau Collection.

The home was originally constructed in the style of Brutalism, characterised by its construction that showcases the bare building materials and structural elements over decorative design.

The open spaces within the home attract a varying array of light throughout the day, so it was important to select a timber that offered a warm, natural undertone in contrast to the concrete structures surrounding it. The Vienna Woods Highland Grey timber offers exactly what this space needs, offering both a bit of drama, and at the same time, complimenting the natural light on those romantic or sleepy afternoons.

Working closely with our clients on these projects is always a fantastic experience, and we have fallen in love with this home, just as they have. This client had a vision and knew exactly what they wanted, and were delighted to see their vision come to life. Here’s what the client had to say upon the completion of this project:

“Absolutely incredible service. Miguel is the best in the business and the whole process from beginning to end was seamless. We are beyond happy with our beautiful new floor. Thanks so much our whole home feels modern, fresh, and like brand new!”

If you would like to explore what timbers would work to suit your home, speak to one of our consultants today.

Product: Vienna Woods // Chateau Collection // Highland Grey

Architect: @davidhowelldesign
Builder: @constrkt.nz
Images: @markscowen_photography

Vienna Woods Project Consultant: @migueluribeviennawoods

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Modern Villa with Timber Floors and Ceiling

Vienna Woods customer Dan Szczepanski, share’s his experience working with Vienna Woods and the reasons behind why he chose to renovate his home with Esther American Oak Pureline both on his floors and ceilings.

What was your inspiration when designing your home?

Our home is a villa in a ‘special character area’ street, however we didn’t want a villa so we knew when undertaking the renovations that we wanted to make certain changes that would remove the villa aesthetic from our home. Controversial we know – but we wanted something more modern. We were inspired by the Scandinavian look and feel and how that would suit a more open plan lifestyle. We have a 3.3m stud on the main floor and although we have worked hard to erase all traces of the villa interior, we wanted to make the most of the ceilings and retain some character. So we decided to install timber on both the floor and ceilings. It brings in a lot of warmth as it offsets the start white and black of the modern elements of the interior. It also makes our ceiling look even higher, which is an added bonus!

What was the overall look and feel you were trying to achieve?

While we wanted a modern look, we didn’t want anything to severe that some homes can get when a lot of white and black is used in the interior spaces. So it was important to incorporate beautiful timber in order to warm it up. The timber floors and ceilings break up the clean, crisp white really nicely and complement the overall look and feel. Adding timber to our ceilings also created a very interesting feature as it adds a lot of character to our home.

Why did you choose this Vienna Woods flooring?

The Vienna Range is second to none. The quality is prevalent in all their different ranges. We loved the Esther American Oak Pureline because of how it complemented the rest of our interior and really delivered the warmth we were looking for. The timber was also very competitive in terms of buildability and price. The staff are all very personable and made us feel at ease the moment we engaged with them. Their assistance made it really easy to make our decision.

Engineered Timber Flooring: Vienna Woods /// Oak Pureline

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Admonter Oak Lapis – Takapuna New Build

This stunning Nordic inspired MCooper Architect designed home on Auckland’s North Shore features Admonter oak lapis engineered flooring throughout the kitchen, living, entry stairs and upper hall area.

Interior designers Yellowfox chose a sophisticated, moody theme for the interior, with dark kitchen cabinetry and black light fittings from ECC. High-end staging from Exhibit One completes the design-focused interior.

The developer and designer chose Admonter oak lapis as they wanted a premium quality floor to help realise the inspiring atmosphere they were aiming for.

This is the perfect example of how this beautiful smoked oak flooring complements a modern interior, however oak lapis works equally well in historic villas and bungalows, loft spaces, apartments, retail and offices.

Engineered Timber Flooring: Vienna Woods /// Oak Lapis

Smoked Oak for Nordic Inspired New Build

Admonter Oak Lapis

This stunning Scandinavian inspired MCooper Architect designed home on Auckland’s North Shore features Admonter oak lapis engineered wood flooring.

Interior designers Yellowfox chose a sophisticated, moody theme for the interior with dark kitchen cabinetry and black ECC light fittings to complement the lightly smoked flooring. High-end staging from Exhibit One completes the design-focused interior.

The developer and designer chose Admonter oak lapis as they wanted a beautiful premium quality floor to help realise the inspiring atmosphere they were aiming for. The is the perfect example of how oak lapis complements a modern interior, however this flooring works equally well in historic villas and bungalows, loft spaces, apartments, retail and offices.

Engineered Timber Flooring: Vienna Woods /// Oak Lapis

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