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Floorboards

Floorboards are perfect for structural use and are used as a baselayer for your floor. We have a wide range of wooden floorboards such as redwood and whitewood floorboards. They are available in a variety of sizes

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  • Planed Tongue & Groove 5th Redwood Timber Floorboard FSC 20 x 119mm Planed Tongue & Groove 5th Redwood Timber Floorboard FSC 20 x 119mm

    Planed Tongue & Groove 5th Redwood Timber Floorboard FSC 20 x 119mm

    These 20 x 119mm PTG Floorboards are tongue and groove, meaning that are fitted by interlocking the longer sides into each other. The design allows the timber to naturally move, unnoticed. They are easy to install, without the need for adhesives.
  • Square Edge Whitewood Timber Floorboard PEFC 18 x 144mm Square Edge Whitewood Timber Floorboard PEFC 18 x 144mm

    Square Edge Whitewood Timber Floorboard PEFC 18 x 144mm

    Manufactured from high quality Whitewood. All sizes are nominal. Take 5mm off edges for true size.
  • Planed Tongue & Groove Whitewood Contract Timber Floorboard FSC 18 x 119mm Planed Tongue & Groove Whitewood Contract Timber Floorboard FSC 18 x 119mm

    Planed Tongue & Groove Whitewood Contract Timber Floorboard FSC 18 x 119mm

    The 22mm x 125mm Whitewood Floorboard is planed and fits together using tongue and groove fittings to create a flooring that looks attractive and once installed, will stay securely in place. The sizing given is nominal, which relates to the rough sawn...
  • Planed Tongue & Groove Whitewood Premium Timber Floorboard FSC 18 x 119mm Planed Tongue & Groove Whitewood Premium Timber Floorboard FSC 18 x 119mm

    Planed Tongue & Groove Whitewood Premium Timber Floorboard FSC 18 x 119mm

    These 18 x 119mm PTG Floorboards are tongue and groove, meaning that are fitted by interlocking the longer sides into each other. The design allows the timber to naturally move, unnoticed. They are easy to install, without the need for adhesives.
  • Planed Tongue & Groove Whitewood Premium Timber Floorboard FSC 18 x 144mm Planed Tongue & Groove Whitewood Premium Timber Floorboard FSC 18 x 144mm

    Planed Tongue & Groove Whitewood Premium Timber Floorboard FSC 18 x 144mm

    These 18 x 144mm PTG Floorboards are tongue and groove, meaning that are fitted by interlocking the longer sides into each other. The design allows the timber to naturally move, unnoticed. They are easy to install, without the need for adhesives.
  • Planed Tongue & Groove 4th Redwood Timber Floorboard FSC 20 x 119mm Planed Tongue & Groove 4th Redwood Timber Floorboard FSC 20 x 119mm

    Planed Tongue & Groove 4th Redwood Timber Floorboard FSC 20 x 119mm

    Our Tongue and Groove Floorboards are crafted from beautiful Redwood, its rich reddish colour will add a classic tone to your home. They are tongue and groove, creating an interlocking joint that allows the timber to move naturally when fitted...
  • Planed Tongue & Groove 5th Redwood Timber Floorboard FSC 19 x 144mm Planed Tongue & Groove 5th Redwood Timber Floorboard FSC 19 x 144mm

    Planed Tongue & Groove 5th Redwood Timber Floorboard FSC 19 x 144mm

    Our tongue and groove Redwood floor boards are ready for installation and come at a fair price. These planed tongue & groove 19 x 144mm PTG boards provide a natural looking, hardwearing floor that is easy to install without the need for adhesives.
  • Caberfix D4 Tongue and Grooved Flooring Adhesive

    Caberfix D4 Tongue and Grooved Flooring Adhesive

    Caberfix D4 is a solvent-free adhesive that is suitable for use with Caberdek, Caberfloor and Cabershield. It's foam-based making it efficient whilst being easy to apply. Caberfix D4 has been formulated specifically to be used in conjunction with these...
  • EGGER P5 Chipboard Flooring Peel Clean Xtra Moisture Resistant TG4 FSC 2400 x 600 x 22mm EGGER P5 Chipboard Flooring Peel Clean Xtra Moisture Resistant TG4 FSC 2400 x 600 x 22mm

    EGGER P5 Chipboard Flooring Peel Clean Xtra Moisture Resistant TG4 FSC 2400 x 600 x 22mm

    EGGER Peel Clean Xtra boards feature EGGER P5 particleboard at the core and are covered with an easy-to-peel, anti-slip polyethylene film. The recyclable, peel-away film helps to prevent moisture ingress and provides an additional moisture barrier upon...
  • Timber Flooring Ramp Profile Light Oak Hardwood 990mm

    Timber Flooring Ramp Profile Light Oak Hardwood 990mm

    The Timber Flooring Ramp Profile Light Oak Hardwood 990mm is an adjustable flooring profile suitable for floors between 15 and 18mm thick, designed to remove a 15mm height difference between two different floors. This ramp-style profile is typically...
  • Timber Flooring Twin Profile Light Oak Hardwood 990mm

    Timber Flooring Twin Profile Light Oak Hardwood 990mm

    This profile is designed to cover the area between different rooms when the flooring in both rooms is the same level. This is a standard trim that has a clear lacquered finish to blend in with your flooring. It has been designed specifically for light...
  • Timber Flooring Twin Profile Silver 990mm

    Timber Flooring Twin Profile Silver 990mm

    The Timber Flooring Twin Profile Silver 990mm is commonly used in doorways as a simple method of hiding the gap between the flooring of the two separate rooms, when both floor are the same level. This low profile profile allows it to protrude above the...
  • Timber Scotia Beading Solid Oak 19 x 3000mm

    Timber Scotia Beading Solid Oak 19 x 3000mm

    If you are installing a wooden floor throughout your home you may require joining boards. This profile is commonly used when installing a wooden flooring around an existing skirting board (rather than fitting a new one). Its purpose is to bridge the gap...

Floorboards

Floorboards are available at Howarth in a wide range. Wooden floorboards, typically manufactured from redwood or whitewood, which are known for being durable and ideal for machining. They are PTG, meaning that they are planed with tongue and groove floorboard fittings. This means that the boards are planed to reach an attractive and smooth finish, and will ultimately interlock securely with each other. The biggest benefit of this is that the boards will remain strong once installed.

Redwood and whitewood timber floorboards are a type of softwood that is perfect for structural use, including studwork and joists, joining work (exterior and interior), as well as door linings and flooring. However, there are many differences between them:

  • Redwood floorboards are durable, meaning this is ideal for machining and easily absorbs treatment, whereas whitewood floorboards naturally resist treatment.
  • Whitewood is also very durable, making it ideal for construction purposes and works well with hand and machine tools, as well as can be glued and painted.

Floorboards are intended to be used as a base layer for any living area, including dining rooms and bedrooms, etc. It is referred to as a subfloor from time to time, and is normally covered with a final floor, which could be a carpet, tile, laminate floor, or engineered wood flooring. Nevertheless, if you are keen in achieving a rustic feel to your home, leaving wooden floorboards visible is a great way to achieve this.

Timber floorboards are a product of nature, commonly known as wood flooring and hardwood flooring in the market. Timber flooring is a product manufactured from timber to provide warm and easy feeling on the feet.

If you decide not to install any sort of flooring, such as carpet, over the top of your floorboards you could decide that paint or stain could be the way to enhance the personality and needs of the room. Paint is a great option if you want to add a burst of colour to your floorboards.

On the other hand, if you are keen to enhance the natural character of the wood grain, you could decide to choose a wood stain instead. Stains are available in gloss, as well as stain or matte finishes to suit your personal preference.
We also advise installing a good level of insulation beneath your floorboards to ensure that your home is kept warm during the winter months.

For further information and expert advice regarding what type of floorboards to choose from, please contact your friendly local Howarth branch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to stop floorboards creaking?
To stop floorboards creaking, sprinkle lock lubricant or talcum powder into the joints between the floorboards. Then place a cloth over the boards and walk back and forth to work the powdery lubricant down into the cracks. This will reduce wood-on-wood friction between the planks and silence small squeaks.
Is it worth insulating under floorboards?
Yes, it is worth insulating under floorboards as sometimes 10-20% of heat loss is due to the floor.
What grade sandpaper for floorboards?
Sandpaper grits for wooden flooring generally range from 16-150 grit, with 150 being the finest grit.
What screws are needed for floorboards?
We would recommend using 60mm wood screws for floorboards.
How much do new floorboards cost?
The average flooring installation costs between £400-£1000. However, the cost of installing new flooring will vary depending on the type of flooring that you want to install and the size of the rooms.
What do floorboards sit on?
Floorboards can be sat on joists.
Can you lay floor tiles on floorboards?
Yes, tiling over floorboards can be possible with the use of plywood or backer boards.

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