Riva Collection

Our Top quality European Engineered Oak available in any style, size, grade, texture & colour.

Over the last 15 years, we have built our business on our Riva collection made from the best European oak on birch plywood.

Throughout this time, we have worked with the same mill and have cultivated a very strong relationship with them.

This is our most extensive collection offering 54 different formats of flooring.

We have over 20,000 square meters of unfinished oak in stock, enabling us to offer short lead times, usually within 3 weeks.

View Riva Colour Options

Details

Kept in stock

Planks

100mm, 140mm, 180mm, 220mm, 260mm, 300mm in 16/4mm or 20/6mm Rustic, Nature & Prime.

Herringbone

600 x 120mm or 500 x 100mm in 16/4mm or 20/6mm Rustic or Nature

Chevron & Basket Weave to order from our mill. Please enquire for lead times.

With the ability to finish any design in any colour, we are able to offer almost an unlimited choice that are suitable for use in both domestic and commercial settings, without having to compromise in style or quality.

Oak Type European Oak (Quercus Robur)

Oak Source Central Europe

Plywood WBP Birch Plywood

Plywood Source Eastern Europe

Moisture Content Between 8 - 11%

Length Specification Minimum 80% between 1.8m - 2.8m & maximum 20% between 0.6m - 1.8m

Jointing System Tongue & Groove all 4 edges

Edge Profile Standard 2 way micro bevel

Style Overview

Width of Plank & Style Options

100mm

Illustrated in Rustic Grade

140mm

Illustrated in Rustic Grade

180mm

Illustrated in Rustic Grade

220mm

Illustrated in Prime Grade

260mm

Illustrated in Rustic Grade

300mm

Illustrated in Nature Grade

Multi Width

Illustrated in Rustic Grade

Herringbone

Illustrated in Prime Grade

Chevron

Illustrated in Prime Grade

Basket Weave

Illustrated in Rustic Grade

Our Signature Aesthetic

Thickness Options

21/6mm Product Specification

Oak top layer thickness= 6mm (+/-0.5mm) Birch plywood thickness= 14.5mm (+/-0.5mm) Overall product thickness= 20.5mm (+/-0.3mm)

16/4mm Product Specification

Oak top layer thickness= 4mm (+/-0.5mm) Birch plywood thickness= 12mm (+/-0.5mm) Overall product thickness= 16mm (+/-0.3mm)

The Grade

The grade should not be confused with quality.

It just defines its unique and natural features. This includes the amount of knots, variation in grains and the colour of the timber.

The price depends on the grade, with higher prices for Prime grade, this is simply due to its limited supply and of course a tree is known for its knots.

We offer three different grades of wood.

Rustic - Healthy Unlimited Knots

Nature - Not so many Knots

Prime - No Knots

Rustic Grade

Healthy Unlimited Knots

Knot content:

Unlimited healthy knots allowed, filled cracked knots up to 60mm allowed. Filled dead knots up to 30mm allowed, (replacement knots may be used on larger dead knot holes) Total of knots is unlimited.

Other traits:

Limited small bark pockets allowed, splits up to 3mm in width and length of which doesn't exceed the width of the plank allowed, limited to 20% of total volume. No worm hole allowed.

Sap content:

Edge sap allowed limited to 30% of the width of the board. Limited core sap to 15% of total volume.

Colour:

Natural variation allowed, small amounts of dark heart wood allowed.

Nature Grade

Knots up to 30mm

Knot content:

Healthy knots up to 30mm diameter allowed, filled cracked knots up to 30mm diameter allowed, filled dead knot holes up to 20mm diameter allowed, total number of knots is limited 5 per board.

Other traits:

No bark pockets, split or worn holes allowed.

Sap content:

No edge sap allowed, limited core sap to 5% of total volume.

Colour:

Natural variation allowed, no dark heart wood allowed

Prime Grade

Only Pin Knots up to 10mm

Knot content:

Only pin knots up to 10mm diameter allowed, limited to 3 knots per board.

Other traits:

No bark pockets, splits or worm holes allowed.

Sap content:

No edge sap allowed, limited core sap to 5% of total volume.

Colour:

Natural variation allowed, no dark heart wood allowed

The Bevel

Our European Engineered Oak comes with a standard 2 way micro bevel,

however we can change the bevel for an extra charge.

Square Edge (no bevel) is available to order from our Mill.

Lead time approx 4-6 weeks

2 Way Micro Bevel

We offer our Elite Collection with a 2 Way Micro Bevel, which means the bevel is on the lengths of the plank, but not on the header joints.

4 Way Micro Bevel

Adding a micro bevel at the header joints gives the plank a micro bevel on all four sides.

4 Way Distressed Bevel

In contrast to a standard bevel, a distressed bevel creates a more rustic and aged aesthetic. The worn edges of the plank give the impression of a well-loved floor with character and charm.

4 Way Soft Bevel

Each plank has a soft bevel carved on all four sides, giving it that extra definition. Creating a subtle shadow effect that adds depth and dimension to the overall appearance of the flooring.

4 Way Burnt Bevel

We leave the bevel as a 2 way micro bevel, but burn the edges which adds depth and richness to the plank's appearance. This technique accentuates the natural grain patterns and highlights the unique character of each individual piece.

4 Way Distressed & Stained

The distressed & stained bevel gives the floor a weathered and aged appearance.

The Texture

We can provide a variety of options for finishing your project, including fuming, brushing, tumbling, hand carving, bandsawing and burning.

Smoked

Fuming is a traditional process for darkening and enriching the colour of oak. Ammonia fumes react with the natural tannins in the wood and cause it to change colours.

The resulting product is known as "fumed oak".

Brushed

The surface of the wood flooring planks are roller brushed to remove some of the softer growth rings from the grain. Depending on the level of brushing, this gives a textured surface that gently highlights the natural grain structure.

Tumbled

We can tumble your flooring to create a distressed looking floor.

Hand Carved

Each plank and knot are handcrafted on all four sides.

Burnt

A unique grain is highlighted by burning the planks' faces and bevels.

Bandsawn

Our band sawn process provides a striking textured look and feel, finished with your choice of colors.