Get Wide-Plank Drama with Distressed Bellawood Oak
The dramatic style statement is made by the wide oak plank and distressed texture. This on-trend engineered hardwood features smooth matte finishing over resilient oak veneer for casual sophistication. Read on to discover how Bellawood's wider white oak boards create a relaxed yet totally transformed look.
Beauty of Wide Oak Planks
Wider planks have an inherently dramatic presence, spanning spaces with their striking proportions. Bellawood Oak's expansive 7-inch planks make small rooms appear more spacious while maximizing the grandeur of larger square footage. These generously scaled boards provide exciting design flexibility whether your goals tend toward cozy cottage or urban loft.
Grand, Expansive Look
Unlike traditional strip hardwoods with narrower 2-3 inch plank widths, Bellawood's wider oak planks give an instantly expansive look. Rooms feel opened up and gallery-like, with gorgeous woodgrain taking center stage. The planks compelling linear grain patterns seem to stretch on and on, expanding visually without overwhelming. Even the coziest living room feels swathed in oak's natural richness.
Bellawood Claire Gardens' clean, distressed oak finish furthers the relaxed vibe. Wire brushing creates subtle texture while small indentations add antiqued character. This harmonizes beautifully with the wood's flowing linear patterns for lived-in yet refined style. Get all the drama of a spacious engineered oak floor without expansive square footage!
Distressed Texturing
In addition to their width, the distressed finish sets Bellawood Oak's planks apart with added visual interest. A combination of wire brushing and intentional wearing techniques exposes some of the natural wood texture while enhancing its authentic appeal.
This weathered finish aligns with Bellawood Oak's casual styling. The planks seem cozy and welcoming rather than overly polished. There's a subtle roughness that creates harmony with furniture and other interior elements for a collected look. With muted finish variations that catch the light differently across each plank, rooms feel illuminated with oak's diverse natural beauty.
Gorgeous Stain Colors
Bellawood Oak is available in multiple rich stain colors that saturate the oak veneer to creamy, warm perfection. Lighter tones accentuate Bellawood's visible brushed texture for a cottage-inspired look. Meanwhile, darker espresso hues infuse modern spaces with a sublime mocha depth. From golden brown to inky charcoal, adjust hues to complement existing furniture and woodwork.
Whichever stain you select, Bellawood's smooth matte finish adds the perfect final touch. This evens planks visually while allowing the distressed texture and mesmerizing mixed grain patterns to shine. Natural variations in the oak are enhanced rather than obscured by opaque shine for authentic, bespoke beauty.
Engineered for Performance
In addition to its winning aesthetics, Bellawood Oak offers incredible performance thanks to its engineered construction. This means stability, strength, and incredible durability from residential to commercial spaces.
Strength of Oak Veneer
Bellawood Oak consists of quality white oak surface veneer atop a plywood inner core. This hardwood is renowned for its density, stability, and resilience against daily wear-and-tear. Its tightly grained structure develops a coveted patina over time.
meanwhile, the engineered core lends crucial support across seasons. The layers flex as environmental conditions shift, preventing splits or cracks. This harmonized construction outperforms solid oak, which tends to cupping and gapping.
Stability of Engineered Construction
Solid wood flooring looks gorgeous, but its individual oak planks expand and shrink at varying rates with humidity changes. This leads to unsightly gapping in drier weather, draftiness, and even cupped or warped planks.
In contrast, Bellawood Oak provides long-term stability and performance thanks to its smart engineered build. Its layered plywood core ensures strong internal stability as moisture levels naturally fluctuate. Planks maintain tighter seams and lie smooth year-round.
Suitable for Every Level
Engineered oak flooring like Bellawood is suitable for installation anywhere in your home. Both concrete and wood subfloors are appropriate when proper prep protocols are followed.
Bellawood's balance of rich style and resilient construction makes it right for busy family spaces. Its heavier wear layer stands up to pets, kids' play areas, and heavy foot traffic patterns. What's more, Bellawood Oak adapts equally beautifully to basement environments. Its precision construction prevents moisture infiltration or distortion.
Achieving the Bellawood Oak Look
Part of this flooring's magic lies in its seamless alignment and artful blending of color variations across planks. Careful installation is key to fully unlocking Bellawood Oak's beauty and wide-plank grandeur.
Prepping Subfloors Properly
Over concrete subfloors, a premium adhesive formulated to mitigate moisture is crucial. This provides a resilient moisture barrier so seasonal concrete expansion and contraction doesn't distort planks. For wood subfloors, use high-performance underlayment to smooth any unevenness.
Mixing Up Planks
Before installing, arrange planks to preview color and graining variations. Create the most dynamic floor possible by intentionally mixing up boards rather than installing sequentially. This showcases Bellawood Oak's diversity for tailored beauty that appears collected over time.
Accounting for Lighting
Light interplays uniquely across Bellawood Oak's wire-brushed texture and stained oak grain. Test samples during morning, noon and evening light to preview effects. Your flooring's look can shift subtly as clouds pass and sunlight rakes rooms at different angles throughout the day. Order free samples from Bellawood to view true color rendering before installing.
Enjoy Lasting Beauty
Bellawood Oak graces homes with its relaxed oak beauty for years of uncompromising performance. Maintain its understated grandeur and rich stain colors with simple weekly and monthly care protocols.
Simple Maintenance Regimen
Keep Bellawood Oak floors looking pristine by sweeping or vacuuming weekly to remove surface debris. Use attachments without harsh bristles or beater bars to avoid micro-abrasions. When more intensive cleaning is needed, use Bellawood Floor Cleaner and a soft terry cloth mop. Avoid abrasive chemicals or excessive moisture that could dull the oak or seep into seams.
Eco-Friendly Production
This exquisite flooring fuses enduring style with environmental responsibility. All wood is sourced from forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council to meet stringent sustainability benchmarks.
The hidden design potential within any room is revealed by the expansive 7-inch oak plank. Its wire-brushed patina inflects traditional spaces with artisanal warmth and pairs effortlessly with modern lines. Every finished space feels uniquely curated thanks to the flooring's variation and flair. Embrace the relaxed drama of distinctive wide-plank oak from Bellawood for floors that flawlessly reflect you.