All Stile floors are finished with Bona low VOC water-based polyurethanes. All Stile stock materials are finished in matte. Various gloss levels are available via custom order from Italy.
Stile stock materials have either a smooth, light brushed, or brushed surface, as noted above for each material. Additional surface textures are available via custom order from Italy.
European Oak
Character Grade
Brushed Surface Texture
BONA Matte Low VOC Waterbase Poly
ENGINEERED WOOD
Standard thickness is 5/8"
Standard plank width is 7" wide
Standard plank lengths are 5′ – 8′ random lengths
5/8″ thick engineered material has a 4 mm hardwood top layer3/4″ thick engineered material is available with either a 4mm or 6mm hardwood top layer
PLANK & PATTERN OPTIONS
Single-width planks
Mixed-width planks
Chevron
Herringbone
Parquetry patterns
Custom patterns/designs
Installation methods vary depending on wood format and site conditions, but here are some general guidelines:
Engineered wood is typically glued down to concrete or plywood subfloors, with or without an underlayment such a sound abating mat or a moisture barrier, depending on site conditions/requirements.
Engineered floors are also usually the best choice for gluing down over radiant heat installations.
In either format, when planks are particularly wide, gluing and nailing is always good practice if possible.