Finishing your wood flooring has never been easier with Osmo's range of superb Polyx Oils. Known throughout the trade as "Hardwax" Oil, this mixture of natural oils and waxes soaks into the timber, forming a protective and hardwearing surface. Hardwax Oil is easy to apply, it is microporous and does not crack, flake, peel or blister. Following a few simple...
In early May, two of our team travelled to Germany to attend the most important worldwide trade show for the timber and woodworking industry - Ligna 2013. Now in its 20th year, Ligna provides a showcase for the latest timber innovations and acts as a global meeting place for those working in the wood industry. In addition to trade stands...
We have increased our range of Osmo Hardwax Oils available for purchase on our online shop. Easy to apply and highly recommended for finishing wood floors, worktops, doors, furniture and joinery, Osmo Hardwax Oil is also hardwearing, water and dirt repellent and patch repairable. Osmo Polyx Oil 3032 - standard Hardwax Oil with a clear "satin" finish Osmo Polyx Oil...
Our customers often ask advice about the best way to fit the wood flooring that they have bought from us. The advice we offer can vary depending on the type of flooring purchased and also what the customer is fitting the floor onto (the subfloor). This mini guide offers guidance for floating our own solid and engineered wood floors. The...
Hearty congratulations to a long standing friend and associate of British Hardwoods, Harvey Smith and his wife Sue. They had great cause for celebration this weekend as Sue trained this years winner at the 2013 Grand National. Auroras Encore sprang a 66-1 surprise win by nine lengths at Aintree. The 11-year-old, ridden by Ryan Mania, jumped superbly as 17 of...
Solid hardwoods are arguably the first choice amongst discerning householders for flooring. Combining a timeless elegance with durability, ease of maintenance and cleaning, there is nothing that quite compares with the beauty of a real wood floor. There are many misconceptions about wood. These misconceptions lead to fears about how it reacts under different conditions and how suitable it is...
Our latest delivery of wood from Glenmere Timber has arrived safely through winter snow and ice. A snowy delivery for British Hardwoods The bitter cold and icy conditions did not deter this cheerful driver from bringing our much-needed timber. A cheery smile from the driver There's plenty of Prime European Beech, Prime American Oak and Prime American Black Walnut aboard...
Oak Flooring looks beautiful in its natural oiled state, it has a timeless appeal which complements both traditional and contemporary interiors. If you prefer to ring the changes a little, we offer a range of surface treatments which can enhance the appearance of your wood floor. Here is a quick guide to the oak flooring surface treatments we offer. Filling...