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#5 BEST SELLER 4.6 / 5 on Trustpilot · 4.9 / 5 on Google

Oxford Herringbone Light Oak

The pale half of the same engineered herringbone block, in an invisible matt lacquer that keeps the oak looking raw.

£45.00 per m² inc. VAT · £87.48 per pack of 1.944 m²
Delivery typically within 5–7 working days
Oxford Herringbone Light Oak flooring
Oxford Herringbone Light Oak
  • 25-year structural warranty
  • Samples £1.99 each · up to 10 per order
  • Delivery typically within 5–7 working days
  • 4.6 / 5 on Trustpilot · 4.9 / 5 on Google
3mm Real oak wear layer Genuine timber surface, brushed before finishing.
14mm UFH-compatible core Listed as compatible with underfloor heating.
15 yr Manufacturer's warranty Per the product specification for this board.

Pale herringbone for rooms that need the light back

Light Oak is the same 14mm engineered block as its dark twin, finished with an invisible matt lacquer instead of a dark stain. An invisible finish is designed to leave the oak looking untreated rather than adding a tone of its own, which is what keeps it pale in rooms that have little daylight to spare.

That makes it the one to choose where the dark version would close a room in: north-facing sitting rooms, small hallways, single-aspect extensions. The pattern still gives the floor something to say without adding visual weight.

Oxford Herringbone Light Oak board detail

Fitter’s note: Pale herringbone hides dust well but shows scuff marks from rubber soles. Felt pads on every chair leg are ten minutes that pay for themselves.

Full specification

Construction
Engineered Oak
Species
European Oak
Finish
Invisible Matt Lacquered
Surface
Brushed
Colour
Light Oak
Grade
Classic
Installation
Tongue & Groove
Plank Edge
Micro-bevelled
Dimensions
14mm x 90mm x 450mm
Wear Layer
3mm
Box Size
1.944 Square Metres
Pallet Size
87.48 Square Metres
Boxes in Full Pallet
45
Boards in Box
48
Underfloor Heating
Compatible
Manufacturer's Warranty
15 Years

Waste allowance for this pattern: 12% (10–12% for herringbone). See the whole engineered herringbone range.

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Questions about this floor

What does an "invisible" finish mean?+

A lacquer formulated to leave the oak looking raw and untreated rather than adding the slight amber tone a standard lacquer gives. The board is brushed first, so the grain still has texture — it just does not read as varnished.

Is it too light for a home with pets?+

Pale floors hide dust and hair better than dark ones, which is the day-to-day reality most owners care about. Claw marks show on any matt lacquer regardless of colour, so keep nails trimmed and put rugs where dogs turn and land.

Can I use it alongside the dark version?+

Some customers run light through the living spaces and dark in a study or hallway. Keep every transition at a doorway with a matching threshold strip, and never change colour part-way across an open space.

How much waste should I allow?+

10–12%, as with any herringbone. Every board meeting a wall is cut at an angle, so the perimeter generates far more offcuts than a straight plank lay. The calculator on this page uses 12%.

SEE IT AT HOME FIRST Ten samples. £1.99 each. Tone and grain shift with your own light. Hold a real cut board against your walls before you commit to a whole floor — samples £1.99 each · up to 10 per order. ORDER SAMPLES · £1.99 GUIDES & INSPIRATION

Ranking by net sales, 30 June 2025 – 25 June 2026. Prices include VAT and are shown per square metre, calculated from the pack price and pack coverage. Unopened full packs within 30 days. A 25% restocking fee applies to non-faulty returns. Delivery typically within 5–7 working days.