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Foundation Empire

Foundation collection
What to know before you order
Where it can go
Yes: living areas, bedrooms, hallways, domestic kitchens and laundries. In a kitchen or laundry it must be laid to the Vienna Woods wet-area detail — a flexible perimeter sealant and sealed joints within 1.5 m of any sanitary fixture. Ask us for the detail before you install. No: bathrooms with a shower or bath, saunas, garages, commercial kitchens, or outdoors.
Underfloor heating
Suitable over underfloor heating, subject to a maximum surface temperature of 27 °C.
Availability
Held in stock in Auckland rather than made to order, and milled to one fixed length so every plank in the pack is the same. Confirm the colour you want is available before you specify it.
Looking after it
Use Vienna Woods-approved cleaning and maintenance products for a lacquered floor — an oil or oil-soap product must not be used on it. Keep indoor humidity between 40–60% where practical; improper maintenance may affect durability.

As a natural timber product, some variation in grain, tone and knots between boards is normal, and that is part of the character of real oak.

Order a sample to see the colour in your own light before you commit.

Foundation Collection

Empire Oak is an engineered European oak floor defined by its clean, natural appearance and refined extra-matt finish. The tone is warm and understated, allowing the timber’s grain and subtle variation to remain the focus without surface shine or visual distraction.

The wide plank format creates a sense of openness and continuity, while the use of full-length boards introduces a calm, uninterrupted rhythm across the floor. This results in a composed and architectural surface well suited to contemporary residential interiors.

Finished with a super-matt lacquer, Empire Oak retains the look and feel of natural timber while offering improved durability and ease of maintenance. The low-sheen surface softens light reflection and supports a natural, tactile experience underfoot.

Part of the Foundation Collection, Empire Oak combines reliable European manufacturing with engineered stability, delivering a versatile oak floor designed for everyday living and long-term performance.

Construction: Engineered 3-ply

Wood: European Oak

Grade: Rustic

Texture: Brushed

Finish: BONA matt lacquer

Edge Type: Micro Bevel

Width: 210mm

Length: 2200mm - fixed lengths

Thickness: 14mm

Top Layer: 3.5mm

Installation: Glue Down

Warranty: Structural integrity: 20 years residential / 5 years commercial

  • Collection: Foundation Collection
  • Engineered European oak: Multi-layer construction for stability
  • Plank width: Extra-wide boards
  • Board length: Full-length planks for visual continuity
  • Tone: Natural oak
  • Finish: Extra-matt lacquer
  • Low-sheen appearance: Soft, non-reflective surface
  • European manufacture: Produced to stringent quality standards
  • Underfloor heating compatible: Suitable when installed to specification
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