A rear extension in Hampton added a large kitchen-diner to an existing semi-detached house. The new space was 38 square metres, but the client wanted the floor to run through the original kitchen and into the existing dining area — 48 square metres in total — to tie the old and new together visually.
Grey oak herringbone, brushed and oiled, to complement the pale Shaker-style cabinetry specified by the kitchen designer. The floor needed to bridge the join between the new concrete subfloor in the extension and the existing timber suspended floor in the original house.
The level difference between the two subfloor types was managed with a self-levelling compound build-up in the transition zone. The herringbone was set out from the centre of the new extension and carried through to the original room, maintaining pattern continuity across the structural join. The brushed grey oak — 120 × 600mm engineered — was glued throughout.
The grey tone sits exactly where it needed to — cool enough to work with the pale cabinetry, warm enough not to feel clinical. The brushed surface texture has already proved its worth: a busy family kitchen with children and pets, and the floor shows no more wear than expected after eighteen months.
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Our Process
Every LIGNORA project begins with a home visit — we assess the subfloor, measure the space, discuss the brief, and bring sample candidates before writing a quote. This project was no different. The subfloor was assessed, moisture tested, and prepared before the floor was delivered to site for acclimatisation.
The floor was delivered to site and acclimatised in the property for the full required period before a single board was fixed. All LIGNORA floors are acclimatised in the actual conditions of the property — not in a van or garage. This is the single most important step in ensuring the floor performs across its lifetime.
Our installation team carried out the full job — subfloor preparation, installation, and on-site finishing — without subcontracting any element. The client received a seasonal installation warranty, written aftercare guidance, and a follow-up visit to confirm the floor had settled correctly.
Why Clients Choose LIGNORA
Own team only
No subcontractors on any LIGNORA installation. The people who quote the job are the people who lay it. Accountability from start to finish.
Acclimatisation without exception
Every floor is acclimatised in the property before installation. This is the step that determines long-term performance. We build it into every project schedule — it is never skipped.
Seasonal installation warranty
Every project comes with a seasonal warranty covering the installation through its first full temperature cycle. We follow up after installation to confirm the floor is performing as expected.