Kahrs engineered flooring

Character I could understand but that variation is more than character. I have yet to see a sample on show anywhere with that much variation between two pieces nor do the floors in their catalogue show that much variation.

There are two shown, left is Valios, right is Nouveau White.

The Valios could be down to grain and colour of wood, except that one shows very strong liming which the other does not have (this is treatment process not base wood).

The top Nouveau White sample appears to have a coloured coating which the bottom one doesn't have. Difficult to describe but it looks more like a paint than a stain as it is sitting on the surface rather than absrbed

£1800 os a lot to spend on a floor we may not like!

Then I think we are the 'Odd one out'? have a look here, scroll down to where you see 8 images of wood floors the way we always present them: as varied as possible so our clients know what variety they can expect in their own floor.

After some soul searching we ended up with a B&Q engineered oak, smaller planks (Looking back the 8ft Kahr's planks would have been tricky for an amateur) and about half the price. Bigger sample in store and not such a disaster if I mis-cut a few planks. Also the longer planks would have made the room look smaller . . . .

SWMBO did tell me not to fit one or too planks which were too dark for her and one that had a white edge (sapwood?) was lifted when I was three rows past it for the same reason.

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When I had 10 sq m down I worked out the trick to doing it quickly - make sure they are tapped together fully and the ends drop in easily.

Skirting to fit (the bits you can see are just laid loose) and room to decorate.

Nice one IJWS15

When completely finished and furniture back in the room, enter our DIY-Triumphs contest?