Axe Hewn Oak Flooring – Axe-Split European Oak Engineered Wood Flooring

A Hand-Worked Surface with Visible Relief

This axe hewn oak flooring has a fully hand-worked surface that creates pronounced variations in relief across the board. Raised and recessed areas give the face a sculpted appearance and a distinctive tactile character. The handwork applies to the surface treatment; the flooring itself uses multilayer engineered construction.

For designers and architects, the surface offers a way to introduce wood texture into a material palette without relying on a patterned layout. Review physical samples to assess the depth, feel, and visual variation of the axe-split treatment.

European Oak Grain, Brushing, and Smoked Treatment

The European oak face combines axe splitting, brushing, and a smoked treatment, finished with UV lacquer. Natural Oak is the specified color, with color customization available for project requirements. The grain and surface relief work together to create visual detail across each plank.

This textured oak flooring can be presented alongside stone, plaster, textiles, or metal finishes when developing villa and hotel interiors. Use an approved sample to establish the intended color and surface appearance.

Wide, Long Planks for Project Design

The 2200 × 220 mm format gives the hand-worked face an extended area for expression. Each board has a total thickness of 15 mm, including a 4 mm European oak face over eucalyptus plywood, with micro-beveled edges.

VIF coordinates product information, samples, and purchasing requirements for project teams. Glue-down installation is specified. Use with underfloor heating requires installation in accordance with the product installation guide and the heating system requirements.

Key Features

• Fully hand-worked surface treatment: Pronounced raised and recessed areas create visible relief and a distinctive tactile surface.
• Combined surface processes: Axe splitting, brushing, and smoked treatment bring together surface relief and oak grain, finished with UV lacquer.
• Defined engineered specification: 2200 × 220 mm planks, 15 mm total thickness, a 4 mm European oak face, and eucalyptus plywood construction.
• Project selection support: Color customization, sample preparation, and small-quantity orders are available, with an MOQ of 100–200 m² subject to order confirmation.

Product Specifications

Villa and Hotel Design Applications

Villa Living and Dining Spaces

Present the axe-split surface alongside restrained furniture shapes, natural textiles, and stone finishes to give the floor’s relief a clear role in the design. A sample review can help the project team assess whether the degree of texture suits the intended room and overall material palette.

Hotel Guest Rooms and Suites

Use this flooring as a material option when developing warm, textured guest room or suite interiors. Compare the Natural Oak sample with upholstery, wall finishes, and furniture veneers before confirming the color. Suitability for the intended hotel application should be reviewed against the project’s technical requirements.

Coordinated Interior Material Palettes

For either application, compare the surface under the proposed project lighting and beside adjacent materials. Approve the color and hand-worked appearance together so the purchasing specification reflects the intended design.

Color Customization, Samples, and Project Purchasing

Natural Oak is the specified color. Color customization is available; submit a reference sample or a clear color brief for review. Confirm the selected color and surface appearance through an approved sample before placing the order.

Sample preparation takes 10–15 days, excluding transportation time. Sample charges and shipping arrangements should be discussed with VIF.

Small-quantity orders are supported. The MOQ is 100–200 m², with the applicable quantity confirmed for the order. Production lead time is 50 days after receipt of deposit and does not represent delivery or arrival time. Payment is by T/T; detailed payment arrangements require confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the entire floor manufactured by hand?

The surface treatment is fully hand-worked to create the axe-split relief. This statement applies to the surface, rather than the entire manufacturing process. The product uses multilayer engineered construction with a European oak face and eucalyptus plywood.

2. What does the axe-split surface look and feel like?

The surface has pronounced raised and recessed areas, combined with brushing and a smoked treatment. Physical samples should be reviewed to assess the relief, tactile character, grain, and finished appearance.

3. Can the color be customized?

Yes. Color customization is available. Provide a reference sample or color brief, and confirm the required appearance through an approved sample. The specified standard color is Natural Oak.

4. What is the MOQ, and how long does sample preparation take?

The MOQ is 100–200 m², subject to order confirmation. Sample preparation takes 10–15 days, excluding transportation time. Contact VIF to confirm sample charges and shipping arrangements.

5. How is the flooring installed, and can it be used with underfloor heating?

Glue-down installation is specified. The product information states suitability for underfloor heating, provided installation follows the product installation guide and the heating system requirements. Submit the proposed system and project conditions for review before installation.

6. What production lead time and payment method apply?

Production lead time is 50 days after receipt of deposit. This is a production period, not a delivery or arrival commitment. Payment is by T/T; confirm the purchasing schedule and detailed payment arrangements with VIF.

Discuss Your Project Requirements

Send VIF your project area in square meters, intended application, color requirements, and purchasing plan. Include a reference sample or material palette if available.

Request a surface sample and product information to review the axe-split appearance, discuss color customization, and confirm order requirements.