Oak Nightingale

Introducing Oak Nightingale floor from the richmond

Technical Specifications

Size

1/2” x 7.5” x RL (16”-75”)

Quantity

31.09 SF/CT, 45 CT/PA

Bevel

Four Sided Micro Bevel

Construction

Multi Layer Ply Core

Finish

Aluminum Oxide Urethane

Locking System

Tongue and Groove

Installation

Nail, staple, glue or float

Warranty

25 Year Residential, 5 Year Light Commercial

Radiant Heat

Can be installed over radiant heat - see installation instructions

Product Characteristics

Product Sku

RHWBERKNIG

Line Code

RHWBER

Type

Hardwood Flooring

Collection

Berkeley

Colour

Taupe

Shade

Medium

Application

Residential, Light Commercial

Thickness

1/2"

Installation Method

Float, Glue, Nail, Staple

Construction

Engineered Wood

Green Certifications

CARB 2, FloorScore, Lacey

Performance Class

Better

Gloss Level

Matte

Visual

Clean, Contemporary

Width

7.5"

Surface Texture

Wire Brushed

Colour Variation

Low

Edge

4 Sided Micro

Special Programs

Airwood Matchables

Description Oak Nightingale

Richmond Floor is a Canadian flooring company that offers a wide range of hardwood flooring options, including oak, maple, and birch. Their products are known for their durability, quality, and style.

The Oak Nightingale floor is a type of flooring that was traditionally used in Japanese castles and temples. It is named after the Japanese bush warbler, or nightingale, because the floorboards are designed to squeak like a bird when someone walks on them, alerting occupants to the presence of intruders. The floorboards are made of thick wooden planks with metal hinges that rub against each other, creating the distinctive chirping sound. Today, the Oak Nightingale floor is still used in some traditional Japanese buildings and is considered a unique and valuable feature of Japanese architecture.