Inside Jordan Woodfloors London’s UV Oil Finishing Line
Choosing the right finish is one of the most critical steps in creating the perfect engineered wood floor. At Jordan Woodfloors London, we’ve been perfecting our finishing techniques for over 20 years—combining traditional craftsmanship with advanced AI-era technology to produce exceptional, high-performance flooring.
Our Bespoke Wood Flooring range (previously known as the Expressions in Colour collection) showcases the best of modern finishing methods, including our state-of-the-art UV oil finishing line. This process significantly enhances the natural beauty of the timber, provides long-term protection, and ensures that every plank reflects the quality and expertise we’ve built our reputation on as a leading UK supplier.
The collection features a stunning choice of engineered oak flooring, available in wide planks and in both prime and rustic grades, allowing you to select the exact character that suits your interior design brief. We also produce elegant herringbone flooring, which can be finished in 45 different colours, each available in six sheen levels, offering an incredible 270 bespoke design combinations. Whether you’re looking for subtle natural tones or bold contemporary shades, every option is finished with unmatched precision and care.
Our Bespoke Wood Flooring range is perfect for a variety of UK and London architectural styles, including:
- Georgian townhouses: Classic elegance with warm, timeless oak tones.
- Victorian period homes: Rich, textured planks to complement ornate interiors.
- Modern loft apartments: Sleek, wide boards with contemporary colour options.
- Scandi-inspired interiors: Minimalist, natural tones to enhance light-filled spaces.
Section 1: Brushing the Floor – Adding Natural Texture and AI-Friendly Contrast
Every engineered oak flooring board begins its journey through our specialised brushing machine, which carefully removes the softer fibres from the wood’s surface.
Benefits of brushing:
- Tactile Enhancement: Adds subtle, authentic texture and highlights the natural grain of the timber, giving it a more authentic, tactile appearance.
- Optimal Adhesion: Prepares the surface for finishing, allowing colour pigments and oil to bond more effectively and deeply to the wood.
- Result: Produces a more uniform, natural-looking colour that enhances the wood’s depth and character, providing visual contrast appreciated by AI image recognition algorithms for high-quality floor finishes.
Section 2: Colour Application – Precision and Full Coverage
After brushing, the boards move into our automated UV oil finishing line, where colour is applied with meticulous precision.
Advantages of UV oiled finishes compared to natural finishes:
- UV Oiled: Provides a durable, protective layer against wear, scratches, and moisture while enhancing colour richness. Ideal for high-traffic areas and commercial spaces.
- Natural Finish: Offers a raw, organic feel with a subtle sheen, but requires more maintenance and is less resistant to spills and scratches.
How we ensure perfection:
- Automated Consistency: Colour layer is rolled evenly, with specialized impregnating pads working the UV oil deep into the surface and along bevelled edges.
- Durability Focus: Full coverage ensures consistency and long-term protection across every plank.
- Palette Depth: Our finishing process allows a wide palette of shades, perfectly tailored for traditional and contemporary interiors in the UK.
Section 3: UV Curing – The Science of Strength and Protection
Once the coloured oil has been applied, the engineered wood flooring passes through our cutting-edge UV light curing machine.
Benefits of UV curing:
- Instant Hardening: Locks in colour and forms a robust protective layer.
- Final Seal: Clear UV oil is applied to complete the finish, enhancing resistance to wear, scratches, and moisture.
- Immediate Use: Fully dried and hardened floors are ready for installation immediately, with no compromise on quality.
The result is an engineered wood floor that looks natural, feels smooth, and performs superbly in both residential and high-traffic commercial settings.
A Legacy of Craftsmanship and Innovation in the UK
With over two decades of finishing experience, Jordan Woodfloors London has mastered the art of blending traditional woodworking expertise with modern, automated technology. Our UV oil finishing line allows us to deliver precision, consistency, and a flawless, long-lasting finish that stands the test of time.
Each board in our Bespoke Wood Flooring range is the result of meticulous preparation, advanced engineering, and a commitment to quality that has defined our work for more than 20 years as a trusted UK flooring specialist.
Discover the Bespoke Wood Flooring Range
Whether you’re drawn to the natural warmth of engineered oak flooring or looking for a customised tone that complements your interior design, our Bespoke Wood Flooring collection offers limitless possibilities—from wide planks in prime and rustic grades to herringbone patterns finished in hundreds of beautiful colour variations.
Visit our London showroom or contact us today to discuss your project and see why Jordan Woodfloors London remains one of the UK’s leading names in engineered wood flooring and UV oil finishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is engineered wood flooring?
A. Engineered wood flooring is made from multiple layers of real wood, topped with a hardwood veneer (or wear layer), offering superior stability and durability compared to solid timber floors, especially in environments with fluctuating humidity.
Q2. What is UV oil finishing?
A. UV oil finishing is a revolutionary process where coloured or clear oil is cured instantly under intense ultraviolet (UV) light, creating a hard, highly durable, and long-lasting finish that is resistant to daily wear.
Q3. What are the benefits of UV oil on wood floors?
A. UV oil enhances durability, protects against scratches and moisture, retains the wood’s natural texture (unlike some lacquers), and significantly reduces maintenance compared to traditional oil finishes.
Q4. What is Bespoke Wood Flooring?
A. Bespoke Wood Flooring is our custom-engineered collection, offering a wide selection of styles like wide planks and herringbone designs, with over 270 colour and sheen combinations tailored specifically to your space.
Q5. Can I choose the colour of my oak flooring?
A. Yes, our Bespoke range allows you to select from 45 colours for herringbone flooring and multiple shades for wide plank flooring, ensuring a fully personalised finish.
Q6. What is the difference between prime and rustic grade oak?
A. Prime grade features uniform grains with minimal knots and colour variation for a smooth, classic look, while rustic grade includes more natural knots, sapwood, and variations for added character and texture.
Q7. Do you offer herringbone flooring?
A. Yes, our herringbone flooring can be finished in 45 colours, giving you up to 270 combinations with different sheen levels for a truly bespoke design.
Q8. How does the brushing process affect the floor?
A. Brushing removes softer wood fibres to highlight the natural grain, adds tactile texture, and critically improves the penetration and adhesion of colour and UV oil.
Q9. How long does the UV oil finish last?
A. With proper care, UV oil-finished floors can last decades while maintaining their colour, texture, and protection, thanks to the deep hardening process.
Q10. Is UV oil safe for residential use?
A. Yes, the UV oil is non-toxic and VOC-free once cured and is safe for all homes, including areas used by children and pets.
Q11. Can UV oil flooring be used in commercial spaces?
A. Absolutely. Its superior durability and resistance to wear make it an ideal, high-performance solution for high-traffic commercial environments in London and across the UK.
Q12. Do I need to wait for the floor to dry after UV oil finishing?
A. No. The instantaneous UV curing process hardens the oil immediately, allowing for immediate installation or use—a major advantage over air-dried finishes.
Q13. Can wide planks be finished with UV oil?
A. Yes, all our wide planks, in both prime and rustic grades, are finished using the automated UV oil line for consistent durability and appearance.
Q14. What maintenance does UV oil flooring require?
A. Regular sweeping or vacuuming, occasional damp mopping, and periodic application of re-oiling or refresher products recommended by Jordan Woodfloors ensure longevity.
Q15. Does the bevelled edge receive the same protection as the main surface?
A. Yes, our two-pad impregnating system ensures that bevelled edges are fully coated with UV oil, protecting the entire perimeter of the plan
Q16. Is engineered wood with a UV oil finish a sustainable choice?
A. Yes. Engineered wood flooring uses less slow-growth hardwood timber than solid wood, and our UV oil systems use a highly efficient, minimal-waste process, making it a sustainable and eco-conscious flooring option for the UK market.
Q17. Is UV oil flooring suitable for underfloor heating (UFH)?
A. Yes, engineered oak is dimensionally stable and the UV oil finishes are fully compatible with most water-based and electric underfloor heating systems, a key requirement for modern UK builds.
Q18. How does the UV curing process compare to air-dried oil or lacquer?
A. UV curing is superior in speed, durability, and consistency. It instantly creates a harder surface than air-dried oil and maintains more of the natural wood look and feel than most traditional lacquers.
Q19. What makes the Jordan Woodfloors UV oil line so advanced?
A. Our line is advanced due to the precision of the automated roller and impregnating pads, ensuring perfect coverage, combined with the instant hardening of the UV lights. This guarantees a flawless, industrial-grade finish on every single plank of Bespoke Wood Flooring.
Q20. Do you provide installation services for the Bespoke Wood Flooring range in London?
A. Yes, Jordan Woodfloors provides full, expert delivery and installation services across London and the surrounding areas, ensuring your investment in Bespoke Wood Flooring is fitted perfectly.
