Ridge Loam Rustic Timber Flooring

A light, nutmeg-brown European Oak with golden highlights, Loam pairs knots and cracks with a distinctive band-sawn texture.

Specs

Ridge Collection engineered tongue and groove plank by Forté. 15mm total thickness, 190mm width and 1900mm length. Designed for glue-down installation. Rustic-grade European oak with a 4mm wear layer, prefinished with NatureMatte UV-cured lacquer.

• Collection: Ridge
• Product Type: Engineered Timber Plank
• Total Thickness: 15mm
• Width: 190mm
• Length: 1900mm
• % of Shorts: Up to 20%
• Wear Layer: 4mm European Oak
• Core: Plywood
• Backing Layer: Timber Stabilising Veneer
• Construction: Multilayer Engineered
• Re-sands: Up to 3 (approx. 1mm removed per re-sand)
• Surface Texture: Lightly Brushed with Band-Sawn Detail
• Surface Sheen: Matte
• Bevel: Micro Bevel – 4 Sides
• Status: Prefinished (no additional coats required)
• Finish: Prefinished UV Cured NatureMatte Lacquer
• Species: European Oak

Scope of use

Ridge Loam can be used on floors, walls and ceilings in both residential and commercial spaces:

• Installation Method: Glue down installation. Double stick required for multi-level applications.
• Suitable Substrates: Prepared concrete slabs and timber subfloors in accordance with the Fort Flooring Design Guide.
• Joint Profile: Tongue and Groove (4 sides)
• Underfloor Heating: Compatible with hydronic systems. Refer to Fort Flooring Design Guide for other systems.
• Wet Area Suitability: Refer to Forté Flooring Design Guide.
• Suitable Applications: Interior flooring, walls and ceilings.
• Suitable Uses: Residential homes, hospitality venues, retail environments and commercial spaces.

Technical

• Reaction to Fire (Flooring) – ISO 9239-1: Awaiting test results
• Reaction to Fire (Walls & Ceilings) – ISO 9705: Awaiting test results
• Thermal Conductivity / Resistance: 0.11 W/mK
• Water Durability: Yes
• Wear Layer Density: 700 kg/m³
• Slip Rating: Awaiting test results

Performance

• Sustainably sourced timber
• Low VOC
• No added formaldehyde
• Multilayer engineered construction for improved stability
• Prefinished NatureMatte UV-cured lacquer for a natural matte appearance
• Compatible with hydronic underfloor heating systems
• Can be re-sanded up to 3 times (approx. 1mm removed per re-sand)
• 25 Year Residential Warranty
• 10 Year Commercial Warranty