One seamless engineered oak floor for a bright open plan home
This Kingsteignton home has a stunning open plan living space. The kitchen, dining area and lounge share one bright room with big windows and views across the valley. The owners wanted a single wood floor to tie the whole space together.
We supplied and fitted 95sqm of Kährs Oak Paglia engineered wood flooring. Here’s how we did it.
Project at a glance
- Location: Kingsteignton, Devon
- Area: 95sqm
- Rooms: Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge
- Product: Kährs Oak Paglia, Wood Classic collection
- Plank size: 14mm thick, 190mm x 1900mm
- Subfloor: 5.5mm flooring grade plywood overlay
- Method: Full glue down with Rewmar MS Polymer adhesive
Why Choose Kährs Oak Paglia Engineered Wood?
Paglia is a characterful oak with knots, splits and lively grain. Kährs handscrapes and brushes each plank to bring out the texture, then finishes it with oil. The result looks warm and natural, and it feels great underfoot.
The planks are long and wide. That matters in a big open room because you see fewer joins and the floor looks calmer. Each plank also has a 3mm oak top layer, so it can be sanded and refinished in years to come.
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Visit our showroomPreparing the Subfloor for Engineered Wood Flooring
A wood floor is only as good as the base beneath it. Once we cleared the old floor coverings, the subfloor still showed open joints, old tape and leftover residue.
We overlaid the whole area with 5.5mm flooring grade plywood. Our team fixed every sheet down at close centres. This gave us a flat, solid and clean surface for the adhesive to grip.
Fitting the Engineered Oak Floor
We bonded every plank to the ply with Rewmar MS Polymer wood adhesive. A full glue down fit keeps the floor solid and quiet. You won’t get a hollow sound when you walk across it.
While the adhesive cured, we used ratchet straps across the boards. These held each row tight so the joints stayed closed.
This home had a few details that needed extra care:
- The curved wall. We scribed the planks to follow the sweep of the feature wall around the stairs.
- The stairwell edge. We fitted a matching oak edge where the floor meets the spiral staircase.
- The kitchen. The planks run neatly along the galley units and around the island.
- The sliding doors. We finished the floor tight against the door track for a crisp line.
The Finished Wood Floor in Kingsteignton
The oak now runs through the kitchen, dining area and lounge as one seamless floor. Morning sun picks out the knots and grain, and the oiled finish gives the room a relaxed, natural feel. It sits perfectly with the black worktops and soft grey cabinets.
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Lisa W.
2 months ago
Great service , communication and installation. Very happy with our kitchen floor.
Samara B.
2 months ago
Flooring matters and the whole team have been brilliant. From the moment myself & husband walked into the shop to pick the flooring out with Neil to when the guys came and did all prep work and laid the flooring has been excellent. The guys who did the flooring were absolutely brilliant! They took their time and prepped the flooring amazingly and didn’t realise the amount of prep work there was to do but wow the outcome is beautiful! It’s changed the whole downstairs of my home. Also my puppy and 4 year old kept annoying the guys but they didn’t seem to mind and loved having the attention 🤣
Chris G.
3 months ago
Had the herringbone tiles fitted in our lounge last year and returned again recently to have our bedroom done the same. Neil and the boys have done a fabulous job as usual and we are not disappointed. We would recommend Flooring Matters to anyone as they are fast, friendly and efficient and clean.
Bill & Rosemarie L.
3 months ago
We needed flooring for our new property & had been messed around by another company. We searched on Trust Pilot and Flooring Matters of Heathfield, Newton Abbot came up as being good. We went to visit their easily accessible shop at Heathfield where Neil talked us through the different vinyls & then visited our property within three days to measure it up. Their price was very competitive & they booked us in for the floor to be laid within three weeks. Iain, who laid the floor, was easy to get on with & a quick worker. Flooring Matters made the whole experience so easy and we would recommend them to anyone who wants new flooring,
Robin G.
4 months ago
Very prompt response to my enquiry leading to a personal visit by a Director to view my project which was non-industrial. I was impressed by Andy's interest in my small project to clad the internal walls of my garage with Altro. I had had previous experience of Altro when involved in projects in the pharmaceutical industry, and felt it would be ideal to present a bright, clean, easily maintained wall surface to convert my single garage into a smart, neat, attractive restoration studio and workshop. The final result from Andy's team was outstanding and has more than met my expectations. The installers were polite and experienced and tackled the occasional difficulty such as my domestic power supply being underpowered for their forming machine. This was effectively dealt with in a friendly and positive manner and was successful. Thank you team. When I finally have other trades complete the works, I will happily supply photographs of the finished work.
Helen T.
6 months ago
Very professional from start to finish. Easy and very helpful with knowledge to get the correct covering for area, (high footfall). All in all an excellent service throughout ordering to fitting.
Ringmore D.
7 months ago
We've used Flooring Matters on a variety of projects over the last few years and we've always been delighted with the results.
Whether it's commercial or residential... carpet, vinyl, timber or floor sanding... the workmanship and collaboration is always excellent.
Charles and the team excel with their technical product knowledge and their approach to floor preparation, which really sets them apart! We'd have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
Ronnie K.
7 months ago
The work was carried by very helpful employees, and kept me up to date on the course they would take each day. They did an excellent job and would have no hesitation in using Flooring Matters again. I have had many complements from my friends when they saw my new floor
Joanna M.
7 months ago
Negotiated a great deal with my team fitting the floors. Our entire bungalow now has this gorgeous flooring. We have a few rugs but mostly just like to see the grain effect. It's been great with the animals too.
Neil also gave me advice on what glue and trowels to use. Excellent customer service despite knowing he wasn't going to fit.
Peter T.
8 months ago
Had bedroom, landing, stairs, lounge and dining room carpets replaced, and a new lvt floor in the hallway.
Stu and Ellis did a fantastic job and I would definitely recommend Flooring Matters to anyone.
Matt C.
10 months ago
I’m over the moon with my new LVT flooring and carpet from Flooring matters !!!
From start to finish they were incredible and kept me informed every step of the way!
The lads who installed the flooring were professional, efficient and took care with everything the did! Worth every penny.
When I need more flooring in the future I’ll be using this company!
Thanks guys 👌🏽
Richard C.
10 months ago
Stick down flooring in our new extention. Fantastic service, 5 stars for the fitter great work ethic and attention to detail. Would highly recommend this company for your flooring needs.
Fiona P.
12 months ago
Citizens Advice Torbay (CAT) is a local independent charity. We celebrate 85 years of serving our community this year and we decided to mark this anniversary by refurbishing our very tired premises in Paignton. Flooring Matters responded to our plea for help and provided new floor covering throughout our offices. It has given our Citizens Advice Centre a new lease of life and the different colours and patterns used in each room are fresh and vibrant. Led by Maisie Williams, Social Housing Project Manager and her team the work was wholly completed with commercial off cuts and unused flooring tiles. Not only does this contribute to their sustainability objectives but delivers a community project that will change the working experience for our volunteers and provide a warm welcome for our clients. Thank you Flooring Matters.
Keith B.
1 year ago
We recently had Flooring Matters lay new ULT flooring for us following the removal of some internal walls in our house. From start to finish the responsiveness, attention to detail and the level of professionalism was exceptional. Our job was a bit difficult requiring a "matching up" of the new flooring and an existing carpet. The installers Sturt & Tory were incredible reflecting those same attributes as Flooring Matters. We did a competitive tendering process and although Flooring Matters were more expensive it was well worth paying that little bit extra to get the outcome we have. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Flooring Matters if you have a ULT flooring requirement.
