Why We're Proud to Bring You Proparq Flooring

Proparq has an international reputation as a leader in producing modern timber flooring with integrity.
Why do we say that?

Committed to Nature

Committed to treating the environment with respect, timber sourcing, composition and product finishing delivers on Proparq's promise to preserve and protect the environment. All timbers are used efficiently to minimise material wastage and are only sourced from forests that meet high environmental standards.

Stable Product

With superior design, the construction of Proparq delivers a more stable flooring product than traditional solid timber flooring- giving you the freedom to lay timber flooring over under floor heating and in areas of high humidity.​​

Health Benefits

The glues, treatments and finishes that are used in all Proparq products are safe and non-toxic to protect your health. 

Guarenteed Product

From timber and material selection through to each step of the engineering process, the highest level of quality and accuracy is followed to ensure a reliable and guaranteed product that will last.​

No Installation Downtime

Pre-finished Proparq flooring installs quickly and does not require subsequent machining after installation. It is ready for immediate use. However, customised site-finished Oak flooring is also available.

Superior Engineered Flooring Direct from Italy

Engineered wood flooring is composed of two main layers, a hard-wood top layer and an engineered base layer. 

The Hard-Wood Top Layer
(4mm)
The top face layer of your chosen hardwood is what determines the final appearance. This layer is usually 4mm thick.
To ensure your first impression of a Proparq floor is nothing less than a vision of beauty, the top layer of timber is subject to several inspections by skilled experts throughout the production process. 

Top layer timbers are available in: Oak and other Native Timber Species; Canadian Maple, Mahogany (Cabreuva),  Iroko, Doussie, Black Walnut, Wenge, South East Asian and African Teak.

High Quality Birch-Wood Multi Layer
(10-12mm)

The multi-layered base core plays an important functional role, providing a stable support to the hard-wood top layer. The engineered base layer is made of high quality marine grade Birchwood Ply imported from Finland and is usually between 7-9 layers (10mm), under your hard-wood top layer.

Each Birch layer is glued together at right angles creating a cross-grained arrangement. This balances the natural stresses within the timber, to give a stable, flexible floor that has a resistance to weathering and humidity and eliminates issues such as twisting, crushing, warping, shrinkage, swelling and compression. Dirt is also prevented from penetrating into the flooring, that might cause damage and threaten household hygiene.

The bottom layer is manufactured with transverse incisions to make it more elastic and flexible to adapt to the substrate surface, in case of any possible imperfections in the sub-floor or existing flooring.

Want Your Floor Finished On-Site?

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We carry Proparq Unfinished Oak as a stock item, which can be finished in a range of colours and products such as polyurethanes and oil finishes.
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Contact us to discuss your designs.

Speak to a flooring expert

As every project and design is different, we offer a range of Pre-finished and Unfinished finishes that are available in a variety of lengths and board widths for your desired style."

 

CHOOSE YOUR TIMBER GRADE

Depending on the grade that you choose for your timber, your floor may feature even or uneven vein patterns and numerous to few knots.

PRIME GRADE

​PRIME
​Prime grade feature attractive fibre patterns, with small knots. These features are enhanced by the Natural colour finish in each species. The variations in colour and glow give the floor a harmonious look. (A Grade)

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FEATURE GRADE

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FEATURE
​This grade features mixed vein patterns with variegated colours that provide an attractive alternation of colour. The small repaired knots also bring added interest to the patterning. (A + B Grade)

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RUSTIC GRADE

​RUSTIC
The rustic finish emphasises the natural beauty of the timber, focusing on the evident and significant variations in the shades of the grain patterns and knots. These key features are a trademark of this luxurious and original timber floor. ​(B + C Grade)

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CHOOSE YOUR FLOOR TEXTURE

Pre-finished products are customisable to the surface treatment that you want. Unfinished products are available in a brushed finish with a square or bevelled edge.

SMOOTH

BRUSHED

BRUSHED + BEVEL EDGE

PLANED + BEVELLED EDGE

HAND SCRAPED + BEVELLED EDGE

SMOOTH
Every plank is shaved to give the wood the elegance and perfection of silk. The surface is even providing a flawless effect which gives the floor a glow and the ability to interact with the light.

BRUSHED
​Planks are rubbed with metal brushes to bring out the natural qualities of the vein pattern. This allows light to interact with the porosity of the timber and emphasise the different colour shades while bringing the timber veins to the surface.  ​

BRUSHED + BEVELLED EDGE
​The beauty and tactile appeal of the brushed treatment above combined with a 45-degree edge around the edges of each plank. This creates clear subdivisions within the laid floor giving it an elegant and authentic Italian look.

PLANED + BEVELLED EDGE
​Each plank is planed as per the timbers characteristics, accentuating and enhancing the beauty of its veins and knots.
The flooring feels and looks natural with a worn-in appearance typical of old aged wood, a feature which is again underlined by the bevelled edges.

HAND SCRAPED + BEVELLED EDGE
​A special surface treatment which is handled with care in Italy. Hand-scraped timber floors have been around for centuries. Create old-time warmth and atmosphere with this texture to your flooring.