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Wood is an amazing natural resource and we feel privileged to work with it. Environmental responsibility is at the heart of Atkinson & Kirby and we are proud to support sustainable timber production with a host of environmental and sustainable accreditations.

Oak is our top choice for hardwood floors as it is one of the most sustainable timbers, with UK forest management and protection programs regularly replanting oak trees in woodland areas, it has one of the smallest carbon footprints of all woods and releases fewer toxic emissions during the manufacturing process than any other options. Read our environmental promise here.

All of our engineered wood flooring collections can be used with water-based underfloor heating, choose from our parquet, contemporary and classic collections. It’s important to note that the temperature should never exceed 27°c. View our engineered floors here.

Scotia is a decorative moulding used to cover the expansion gap between your floor and skirting, without removing the skirting board. Ensure you choose a scotia that is thick enough to cover this gap. View our how to install scotia beading guide here.

Wood flooring does need to acclimatise to ensure installation runs smoothly and to prevent any problems in the future. 

We recommend that you store the products in a room with the same or similar humidity to the room they will be installed in for 48 – 72 hours prior to installation. Some floors may require up to 5 days. The flooring packs should be stored and stacked in the original packaging. This allows the timber time to become accustomed to the temperature, preventing any expansion or shrinkage issues in the future.

Atkinson & Kirby flooring samples can be ordered through our trusted retailers located throughout the UK. Find your local retailer with our retailer locator here

For trade customers, you can order flooring samples directly here on our website, simply sign up for a trade account and once approved you will be able to order. Sign up for a trade account here.

The type of adhesive recommended for wood flooring depends on the specific type of flooring, subfloor, and installation method in question. For solid wood or engineered wood flooring, polyurethane or modified silicone adhesives are commonly used. However, it is important to consult the flooring manufacturer's recommendations and follow the adhesive manufacturer's instructions to ensure compatibility and proper adhesion. Contact our sales team to ask about suitable adhesive.

Wood floors are beautiful, hard-wearing, easy to maintain and environmentally friendly. They are also one of the least toxic flooring options ensuring the safety of your children and pets.

Deliveries are made between 8am and 6pm. All of our delivery services are curb side delivery only. Please make sure someone is available to accept the delivery. 

Delivery to your branch
We aim to deliver within 1-2 working days. We offer free delivery for orders £500 or more. Orders under £500 that contain flooring accessories only, are subject to a £25 delivery fee. Orders under £500 and contain flooring, are subject to a £45 delivery fee.

Direct to Customer Delivery
We aim to deliver within 1-2 working days. Orders are delivered directly to your customer, and are subject to a £45 delivery fee. Please be aware that we deliver on large vehicles and it is your responsibility to advise us of any access issues. If you require the delivery on a smaller vehicle due to access issues, we can offer this service on request and price is on application, please get in touch with our team for this option.

Direct to Site
We aim to deliver within 1-2 working days. Orders are delivered directly to site, and are subject to a £45 delivery fee. Please be aware that we deliver on large vehicles and it is your responsibility to advise us of any access issues. If you require the delivery on a smaller vehicle due to access issues, we can offer this service on request and price is on application, please get in touch with our team for this option.

Ireland, Channel Islands & Restricted Areas
Orders to these locations are looked at on an order by order basis by our sales team, and are excluded from next day delivery services.

Large Projects
Due to the nature of large projects and call off schedules, delivery terms will be discussed as part of the project package, and falls outside of our standard delivery terms.

*Costs above exclude VAT.

Wood is a natural product and has the ability to expand and contract. When installing flooring it’s important to leave a sufficient expansion gap. The expansion gap refers to the gap between the flooring and wall that must be left around the whole perimeter of the room. 

Ensure you choose skirting board that is thick enough to cover this gap. View our how to install skirting board guide here.

Engineered flooring is a type of flooring that consists of a real wood veneer layer on top of multiple layers of a softwood backing such as plywood . The top layer is made of hardwood, providing the appearance and feel of solid wood, while the lower layers add stability and durability to the flooring. 

Each of the lower layers run in opposite directions to each other, so when they try to expand or contract the layers push or pull against each other meaning there is less movement in the individual planks.  This makes the engineered planks more stable and durable.

By following simple maintenance guidelines you will maintain the natural beauty of the floor. Here are our top tips for regular maintenance and cleaning:

• Clean the floor regularly
• Wipe up any spilt liquids immediately 
• Use protective pads under all furniture legs
• Use barrier mats at all external doors
• Protect your floor from grit
• Do not use abrasive cleaners
• Do not use a wet mop. A damp mop is recommended.

View our full maintenance instructions here.

Atkinson & Kirby flooring can be purchased through our trusted retailers located throughout the UK. Find your local retailer with our retailer locator here. 

For trade customers, you can purchase our flooring and flooring accessories directly here on our website, simply sign up for a trade account and once approved you will be able to shop. Sign up for a trade account here.