{"id":444,"date":"2026-10-09T00:12:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T00:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/atkinson-and-kirby-wood-flooring-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T00:12:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T00:12:01","slug":"atkinson-and-kirby-wood-flooring-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/atkinson-and-kirby-wood-flooring-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Atkinson &#038; Kirby: product and fitting guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<article class=\"fd-s10-article\" style=\"font-family:ui-sans-serif,system-ui,sans-serif;color:#202020;background:#fff\"><header style=\"padding:56px 24px;background:#f4f1eb\"><div style=\"max-width:860px;margin:auto\"><p style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#ac105a\">FLOORDESIGNS \/ PRODUCT GUIDES<\/p><nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/\">Home<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/\">Product Guides<\/a> \/ Atkinson &amp; Kirby<\/nav><h1 style=\"font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,56px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.035em\">Atkinson &amp; Kirby: product and fitting guide<\/h1><p style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.6\">Atkinson &amp; Kirby real wood flooring comes in different constructions, finishes and layouts. Start with the selected board and the condition of the room, then agree the installation and aftercare.<\/p><\/div><\/header><div style=\"max-width:860px;padding:24px;margin:0 auto;font-size:17px;line-height:1.75\"><section style=\"margin:32px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em\">Choose construction, finish and layout together<\/h2><p>Shortlist the wood colour alongside the actual construction and finish. Engineered and solid wood are different floor types, and a finish described as oiled is not interchangeable with lacquered flooring for maintenance purposes. Request the product code and the applicable fitting and care documents.<\/p><p>Decide on planks, herringbone or another pattern before estimating material. Ask the fitter to show the intended direction, starting point, joins with other floors and finishing details. A pattern affects cutting and fitting, so compare quotations for the same layout.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:32px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em\">A product example: Isla Oak<\/h2><p>The manufacturer\u2019s Isla Oak page, code CLA1001, lists a matt lacquer finish, 14 mm thickness, a 3 mm wear layer, 125 mm width and 2.2 m\u00b2 per pack. Use those details as one precise example when comparing products.<\/p><p>Do not read the wear-layer thickness as a promised number of future sandings. Condition, previous treatment and the construction influence any renovation proposal. Record the full specification for the selected product and ask for advice before deciding on refinishing.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:32px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em\">Prepare the room before ordering<\/h2><p>Have the fitter assess the existing substrate, moisture condition and the proposed floor build-up. Discuss door clearance, thresholds, skirtings and any fixed kitchen units. Establish which preparation and finishing items the quote includes.<\/p><p>Keep a clear division between the flooring quantity and the work needed to install it. Measurements should include the agreed layout and cutting allowance; order quantities should then be reconciled with the selected pack size.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:32px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em\">Underfloor heating needs a complete-system check<\/h2><p>Isla Oak is marked as compatible with underfloor heating on its product page. That does not remove the need to follow the fitting instructions, heating limits and commissioning process for the actual installation.<\/p><p>Give the installer and heating supplier the product code, floor construction and planned fitting system. Agree the required conditions and temperature controls before fitting. Obtain the limits from the applicable documents rather than borrowing numbers from another wood range.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:32px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em\">Maintain the selected finish<\/h2><p>Atkinson &#038; Kirby provides separate maintenance instructions for lacquered and UV-oiled floors and for oiled floors. Use the document matching the selected finish and the permitted products. Do not apply an oil-care routine simply because the surface is real wood.<\/p><p>Plan entrance protection, furniture pads and a routine for dry debris and spills consistent with those instructions. Ask about ongoing maintenance and any restrictions before choosing the finish, especially for a busy household.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:32px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em\">Check cover and handover<\/h2><p>Ask for the warranty applicable to the selected floor, intended use and purchase. Confirm installation and care conditions, then retain the invoice, product details and installer\u2019s handover record. A brand-level statement is not a substitute for the terms supplied with the purchase.<\/p><p>Bring your room plan, photographs and shortlist to FloorDesigns. We can discuss the project and confirm the current product, availability and measured quotation before an order is placed.<\/p><\/section><nav aria-label=\"Atkinson &amp; Kirby guides\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:22px;background:#f4f1eb;border-radius:8px\"><h2 style=\"font-size:23px\">Guides and answers<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/flooring-brands\/atkinson-and-kirby\/\">Atkinson &amp; Kirby brand page<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/atkinson-and-kirby-wood-flooring-guide\/\">Product guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/q-and-a\/atkinson-and-kirby-questions-answered\/\">Questions and answers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><aside style=\"padding:24px;background:#f7f3f5;border-left:4px solid #ac105a;margin:32px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:25px\">Talk through your project with FloorDesigns<\/h2><p>Bring your shortlist, room photographs and approximate dimensions. We will confirm the exact product, current availability and the next steps for your project.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/contact\/\">Contact FloorDesigns Falkirk<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/services\/\">Measuring and fitting services<\/a><\/p><\/aside><section style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;padding-top:20px;font-size:14px\"><h2 style=\"font-size:20px\">Sources and further reading<\/h2><p>Guide updated 9 October 2026. Use the instructions supplied for your exact product, finish and intended use.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/akirby.co.uk\/shop\/product\/isla-oak-cla1001\">Isla Oak CLA1001<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/akirby.co.uk\/resources\/downloads\">Fitting and maintenance downloads<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/akirby.co.uk\/shop\">Wood flooring catalogue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atkinson &#038; Kirby real wood flooring comes in different constructions, finishes and layouts. 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