Why Choose Oak Flooring?

Oak railway sleepers are considered to be the most popular type of wood used for flooring. Oak is at the top of the list for the following reasons:

1.       Durability

 Oak makes an ideal flooring option because it lasts much longer compared to other materials including tiles, marble, cement and concrete. In fact oak usually lasts between 500-800 years. Oak is also extremely durable and hard to break

2.       Beauty

Oak has an attractive grain that adds more detailing to the floor. Oak is like wine…It improves with age. You will notice that the natural colour and detail of oak flooring becomes more noticeable over time. If you want a very clean cut type of oak, choose a prime grade oak. On the other hand, if you want more details like knots and grain patterns, choose a rustic oak.

3.       Variety

There are several different oaks to choose from. Choose according to your preference. Easier to paint compared to other types of wood, timber merchants like Railway Sleeper usually offer oak products in different colours aside from their natural shade. Colours include lime white, peach and antique colours like burgundy and dark brown.

4.       Low maintenance

Oak can be costly but in the long run you will appreciate that the price is justified. Compared to other woods, oak doesn’t require costly maintenance. Resistant to fungal and insect attacks, oak is resistant to termites, parasites and mould mites. It is also easy to clean and it doesn’t trap any unpleasant smells.

5.       Elegance

Oak has always been appreciated for its beauty and elegance. It is also respected for of its overall qualities.

See our extensive list of oak railway sleepers and find the perfect oak for your flooring project. Call Railway Sleeper on +44 (0)1536 267107 for more details.