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Barlinek Engineered Wood Flooring Oak Gentle- OGEL

Engineered wood flooring | Barlinek flooring senses | 2200 x 207 mm |

Product thickness: 14 mm | 2.5mm -2.7mm Oak top-layer |

Lacquer finished | 3-layer base  |

Product code: OGEL

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Description

Barlinek Engineered Wood Flooring – Oak Gentle (OGEL)

Barlinek Oak Gentle is a light-toned European engineered oak flooring designed to bring clarity, warmth, and a sense of openness to interior spaces. Made from genuine oak, each board displays natural grain patterns and subtle colour variation, giving the floor an authentic character while maintaining a calm and balanced appearance.

The light oak finish makes Oak Gentle particularly suitable for modern and Scandinavian-inspired interiors, where natural materials and soft tones help enhance brightness and spatial perception.

Real Wood Construction and Stability

Barlinek Group manufactures engineered wood flooring in Europe using a carefully designed three-layer construction system. The two lower layers form a cross-laid softwood core, while the top layer consists of precisely finished hardwood selected for its natural colour, grain pattern, and material consistency. The hardwood layer is primarily sourced from selected European oak species.

This layered structure is engineered to improve dimensional stability, supporting reliable performance under normal indoor temperature and humidity conditions commonly found in New Zealand homes.

Installation and Underfloor Heating Compatibility

For optimal long-term performance, Barlinek engineered oak flooring is recommended to be installed using a full glue-down method with a suitable flooring adhesive. Full adhesion improves contact between the flooring and subfloor, helping to reduce movement, minimise the risk of noise, and enhance overall floor stability.

When installed in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, Oak Gentle is suitable for use over water-based or electric underfloor heating systems, provided that moisture levels and temperature controls are properly managed.

Interior Style and Performance

Oak Gentle works exceptionally well in Scandinavian-style interiors, where simplicity, light, and natural textures define the space. Minimal furniture and clean architectural forms allow the oak floorboards to take a leading visual role, with their natural grain pattern shaping the overall atmosphere of the room and enhancing the sense of spaciousness.

Barlinek engineered wooden floors are designed to remain stable in use, helping them adapt to seasonal changes in indoor climate. Compared with traditional solid timber flooring, engineered construction can reduce the likelihood of excessive drying, movement, or noise. In addition, the real wood wear layer allows the surface to be sanded and refinished when appropriate, supporting long-term use when correctly installed and maintained.

Informations

This section provides an overview of the product’s structure, materials, and typical applications.
It is intended to help users understand how the product is generally used and compared with similar flooring systems. Detailed suitability, compliance, and performance requirements should be assessed in the context of each individual project.

Barlinek

The Barlinek Group is a global leader in the manufacture of engineered wood flooring, with an annual production capacity of up to 12 million square metres.

Beyond its flagship Barlinek floorboards, the Group also produces certified sports flooring, skirting boards, and wood-based biofuels, including premium-quality wood pellets and fireplace briquettes. These products are widely recognised for their consistent performance and high manufacturing standards.

Barlinek places strong emphasis on advanced production technology and on ensuring that its finished products are environmentally responsible and ecologically neutral. Continuous investment in modern equipment and ongoing plant upgrades has positioned Barlinek among the cleanest manufacturing operations in Poland’s wood flooring industry.

The company’s approach demonstrates that environmental protection can be more than a regulatory obligation—it can form a core part of a long-term, sustainable development strategy. This commitment is reflected not only in production processes but also in broader environmental and educational initiatives.

For many years, Barlinek has operated its “1 for 1” programme, under which the planting of one tree is co-financed for every pack of Barlinek floorboards bearing the programme logo. Through this initiative, the Barlinek Customers’ Forest has grown to nearly 15 million trees, turning individual purchases into a tangible contribution to reforestation.

BPIR

The BPIR is commonly used during design development and building consent processes to support product selection and documentation. It summarises key product information that may be referenced when assessing building code considerations. Final compliance decisions remain subject to project-specific design and review by the relevant building consent authority.

MSDS

The MSDS outlines material safety and handling information relevant during transport, storage, and installation. It is typically referenced by installers and contractors to understand basic safety considerations when working with the product. Site-specific health and safety procedures should always take precedence.

Alternative Solution

This document describes typical installation methods, substrate requirements, and environmental considerations for this flooring system. It is intended to guide experienced installers in planning and carrying out installation works. Installation details must be confirmed against actual site conditions and project requirements before installation.

Warranty

This document outlines the scope and duration of the product warranty, as well as key conditions and exclusions. It is intended to help users understand how warranty coverage is typically applied in practice. Eligibility for warranty coverage is subject to compliance with the stated terms and conditions.

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