Timber Flooring Options in New Zealand

Engineered timber flooring offers a balance of stability, performance, and natural timber character, making it well suited to New Zealand homes and architectural projects. Selecting the right floor involves understanding how format, surface finish, and construction influence both appearance and long-term performance.Most projects begin by comparing collections or selecting a preferred format, then refining the finish and colour to suit the space.

This page provides a structured overview of the main ways to approach timber flooring selection. Rather than focusing on a single pathway, it allows you to explore by style, finish, texture, colour, or collection, depending on how you prefer to refine your selection.

Each pathway below leads to a more detailed view of available options, helping you move from initial ideas through to specific products and specifications.

Timber Flooring Options

Timber flooring can be approached in several ways, depending on whether the starting point is visual, technical, or project-specific. Some projects begin with format — such as wide plank or herringbone — while others are driven by finish, texture, or colour tone. In many cases, selection is finalised through comparison across curated collections.

Select a pathway below to explore further and refine your flooring selection.

For guidance on selecting between surface finishes, see our Oiled vs Lacquered Timber Flooring guide.

Engineered timber flooring offers a balance of stability, performance, and natural timber character, making it well suited to New Zealand homes and architectural projects. Selecting the right floor involves understanding how format, surface finish, and construction influence both appearance and long-term performance.

Most projects begin by comparing collections or selecting a preferred format, then refining the finish and colour to suit the space.

Selection can be approached in several ways. Some projects start with format — such as wide plank or herringbone — while others are guided by finish, texture, or colour tone. In many cases, the final decision is made by comparing options across curated collections.

Explore timber flooring by collection:

• Foundation Collection — balanced, versatile European oak flooring
• Petit Château Collection — practical, durable flooring with accessible formats
• Distilled Collection — refined, premium European oak with controlled finishes
• Icons Collection — design-led flooring with distinctive character
• Château Collection — character-driven oak with traditional depth and variation
• Flamingo Collection — bespoke flooring with expressive textures and finishes

Styles / Finishes / Textures

Explore timber flooring by format, surface texture, and finish. From wide plank boards to herringbone patterns, and from natural oiled finishes to ultra matt lacquered surfaces, this section helps define the overall look and feel of your flooring.

Colours / Tones

Browse timber flooring by colour tone, from light natural oak through to deeper smoked and dark finishes. Colour selection plays a key role in defining the atmosphere and contrast within a space.

Browse by Collection

Explore curated timber flooring collections organised by tone, format, and design intent. Each collection brings together products with a consistent aesthetic, making it easier to select flooring aligned with your project.

Not sure where to start?

• Start with Distilled if you’re looking for a refined, premium European oak floor
• Start with Petit Château for a practical and durable everyday flooring option
• Start with Château if you prefer natural variation and character
• Start with Flamingo for bespoke finishes and more expressive textures