Wood Flooring Type – Engineered Hempwood® Flooring

Engineered Hempwood® flooring is produced from combining hemp with a plant-based adhesive and is an incredible substitute for wood. It possesses much of the same characteristics but is far more environmentally sustainable. 

Species – Hempwood®

Engineered HempWood® Flooring is a fantastic sustainable alternative to other natural wooden floors. It is produced from compressed Hemp combined with a soya based adhesive to offer a timber substitute.

The Hemp is organically grown locally to our factories. All of our HempWood® products, including the soya based adhesive, are grown locally to our factories. The environmental characteristics of Hemp offer a sustainable solution to deforestation.

HempWood® is harder than Oak, has a carbon negative footprint and is free from any toxic VOCs.

Fit – Tongue and Groove

Tongue and groove flooring is the traditional method of installing wooden floors. Each plank of flooring has one long side and one short side with a protruding tongue and one long side and one short side with a rebated groove. The tongues and grooves fit together creating a snug and secure fit. 

Installation method – Float over an Underlay (Tongue and Groove)

Floating a floor over an underlay means that the planks of flooring are attached together by gluing the tongue and groove joints, but they are not fixed directly down to the subfloor; instead, they float over a layer of underlay.  There are various types of underlay including thermal barriers and sound-reducing underlays.  This method of installation is also compatible with underfloor heating. 

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Installation method – Direct Glue Down

By gluing your Hempwood® floor directly down to the subfloor you will create a full surface bond between the existing floor and your new hardwood floor.  You will need to use a flexible flooring adhesive to allow for natural movements with changes in temperature and humidity. 

Acclimatisation

This Hempwood® flooring will need to acclimatise to its surroundings before it can be installed. Engineered Hempwood® flooring should be left for at least 3 days.  It should be left in the room where it is going to be installed, which should be dry (no new drying plaster or concrete), heated to between 18 to 24° C, and with a relative humidity of between 45-60%.

Maintenance & Aftercare

All types of hardwood floors are easy to look after and maintain. Simply sweep on a daily basis with a soft bristle brush to remove any dirt or dust, and then clean on a weekly basis (more often if needed) using a microfibre mop and wooden floor cleaning spray. To prevent any unwanted dents or damage to your hardwood, remember to remove outdoor footwear, use felt protector pads on the bottom of furniture, wipe away spills immediately, and never drag heavy or sharp objects across the floor. This will ensure that your floor keeps looking its best for as long as possible.

In areas prone to moisture we reccomend 1 furhter coat of Bona Traffic HD to seal the joints.