Sustainable natural floor coverings, such as engineered wood flooring, will continue to be popular.The SIHE WOOD Company has seen a significant rise in the sales of engineered wood flooring over the last ten years, and this trend looks set to continue. The most obvious factor for this is that engineered flooring is more stable, so can be used in conjunction with underfloor heating.

Appreciated as an investment, savvy homeowners will continue to look at well made products that stand the test of time and have a classic, timeless appeal. Wood meets all these criteria, and is also adored for it's practical qualities, including durability and ease of maintenance. The vast range of looks and designs is also appealing. The big trends for 2012 include greys and whites, flooring with an antiqued effect and big and bold wide boards.

Greys and white

Pale tones of grey and white wood flooring will be a key trend for 2012. These sophisticated colours are versatile so can be used to compliment both classic and contemporary interiors. Wide open spaces benefit from the light, airy atmosphere created by using these pale colours, while they can also help to make smaller spaces appear larger. The SIHE WOOD Company manufactures an impressive range of oiled and lacquered engineered oak wood flooring in Double White, Extra White, Light Grey and Metal Grey. The pale colours also help to highlight the natural beauty of the wood, as the specialist finishing process emphasises the wood's distinctive grain patterns.

Antiqued Flooring

Another key development in wood flooring is the amalgamation of the past and future, with flooring that has an antique feel but also benefits from modern, state of the art manufacturing techniques.

Wide Boards

The change in modern day living habits has had a direct impact on wood flooring trends. The desire for open plan living and kitchen diners has fuelled the demand for wider wooden boards. The SIHE WOOD's 189 mm boards create a stunning floor which seamlessly unifies different zones in multi-function rooms. The advances in wood flooring technology and engineered flooring in particular, means that wide boards not only look great, but they perform well too.

Sustainability

Wood is a natural material that needs to be treated accordingly. We want to make sure the world's forests are cared for. That is why environmental friendliness is a matter of pride for us.

SIHEWOOD's engineered wood floors are a safe choice, both for your home and from an environmental perspective. Our products belong to the best building material classes for emissions and adhesive joints. Naturally, they also meet the requirements of CE-mark directives.

PEFC and FSC certified products are available upon request & subject to availability.The wood from PEFC and FSC certified forests, where the number of trees that are grown exceeds the number that are felled. This is controlled according to the PEFC or FSC certificate granted by detached auditor.