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    Fornett in London

    See Fornett engineered oak floors laid in finished rooms at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, and specify them through Faura.

    Fornett is a maker of engineered hardwood flooring and made-to-order joinery, with its head office in Milan, Italy. Its floors have a European oak wear layer on a Baltic birch plywood base and come as planks, herringbone, chevron, parquet patterns, panels and bespoke shapes. At the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, Fornett oak floors are laid in three rooms: single, double and triple herringbone in oak Puro in the his-and-hers bathroom, a weave pattern in oak Pipro Light in the master bedroom, and a French chevron in the materials lab. Interior designers, architects and developers can see them at full scale and specify Fornett through Faura, by appointment.

    Master bedroom at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, London, with a patterned Fornett engineered oak floor
    The master bedroom at Faura, laid with a Fornett oak floor.

    Fornett at a glance

    Company
    Fornett, head office at Via Giosuè Carducci 8, Milan, Italy
    Makes
    Engineered hardwood flooring and made-to-order joinery for residential, commercial and hospitality spaces
    Construction
    Two-layer engineered boards: a European oak wear layer of 4 or 6 mm on a Baltic birch plywood substrate, in 13, 16, 19 and 21 mm thicknesses
    Patterns
    Plank, Stretto, De'Cru, herringbone, chevron, parquet patterns, parquet panels such as Versailles and Chantilly, and bespoke shapes
    Grades
    Character, Natural, Select and Superior oak
    Production
    Raw material selection, production, finishing and delivery handled in-house, including CNC machining and spray lacquering
    In London
    Fornett lists a London contact but no London showroom. Fornett floors are on display at Faura, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment).

    Fornett on display in London

    Every floor below is laid at the Faura Interior Design Residency and can be seen by appointment.

    His & hers bathroomHerringbone, oak PuroUltra matt lacquer; 16 mm board with a 4 mm oak wear layer
    His & hers bathroomDouble herringbone, oak PuroUltra matt lacquer; 16 mm board with a 4 mm oak wear layer
    His & hers bathroomTriple herringbone, oak PuroUltra matt lacquer; 16 mm board with a 4 mm oak wear layer
    Master bedroomWeave pattern, oak Pipro LightFramed with straight planks
    Materials labFrench chevron, oakHardwax oil finish, framed with straight planks; 19 mm board with a 4 mm oak wear layer
    Bedside detail in the master bedroom at Faura, Westminster, with the edge of the Fornett oak floor
    Bedside detail in the master bedroom, above the Fornett oak floor.

    How Fornett floors are made

    Fornett floors are two-layer engineered boards: a real European oak wear layer, 4 or 6 mm thick, bonded to a Baltic birch plywood substrate, which Fornett chooses for its strength and resistance to warping and moisture.

    • Thickness and width: 13, 16, 19 and 21 mm boards; planks from 80 to 450 mm wide and up to 5,000 mm long; herringbone and chevron staves 80 to 140 mm wide.
    • Standards: CE marked to EN 14342, E1 formaldehyde emissions, and reaction to fire Dfl-s1 or Cfl-s1 under EN 13501-1.
    • Underfloor heating: suitable when installed and maintained in line with Fornett's underfloor heating guide; glue-down installation, with other methods covered in its installation guide.
    • Finishes: oak Puro has a textured surface with an ultra matte lacquer; oak Pipro Light has a sanded surface with hardwax oil, according to Fornett's data sheets.

    oak Puro · oak Pipro Light · Engineered wood flooring

    Patterns and panels

    Fornett produces its parquet patterns in modular, grooved staves of engineered construction, and says every pattern can be scaled to custom dimensions. Patterns include herringbone, double herringbone, chevron, weave and many geometric designs. Pre-assembled, factory-finished panels include Versailles, Chantilly, La Spada and Nodo, in standard and custom sizes.

    Bespoke joinery

    Fornett also makes made-to-order joinery for residential, commercial and hospitality interiors. Its own workshop covers woodwork, CNC machining, spray painting and lacquering, metalwork and on-site installation.

    Who Fornett suits

    Residences, hotels, boutiques and offices where an oak floor is specified in a pattern, grade and finish to suit the room, including bathrooms and bedrooms with underfloor heating.

    Specifying Fornett through Faura

    1. 01
      See it in a finished roomBook a private visit to the Residency in Westminster and walk on Fornett herringbone, weave and chevron floors.
    2. 02
      Choose pattern, grade and finishCompare patterns, oak grades, colours and finishes, and request samples for client presentations.
    3. 03
      Develop the specificationFaura prepares the specification with Fornett's technical data sheets and pattern documents, and confirms board size and layout for each room.
    4. 04
      Order and deliveryFaura raises the order on the trade client's behalf and coordinates delivery to the UK site.

    Frequently asked questions

    Where can I see Fornett flooring in London?
    Fornett floors are laid in three rooms at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1: herringbone in the his-and-hers bathroom, a weave pattern in the master bedroom and a French chevron in the materials lab. Visits are by appointment.
    Where can I buy Fornett flooring in the UK?
    Fornett does not publish a UK dealer list; it lists a London contact on its website. Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order Fornett through Faura in Westminster.
    Where is Fornett based?
    Fornett's head office is in Milan, Italy, and the company says it handles every stage from raw material selection and production to finishing and delivery in-house.
    Is Fornett solid wood or engineered?
    Engineered. Fornett floors have a real European oak wear layer of 4 or 6 mm on a Baltic birch plywood substrate.
    Can Fornett floors go over underfloor heating?
    Yes, when installed and maintained in line with Fornett's underfloor heating guide. Fornett lists glue-down installation, with other methods covered in its installation guide.
    Which patterns does Fornett make?
    Planks, Stretto, De'Cru, herringbone, chevron, parquet patterns such as double herringbone and weave, factory-finished panels such as Versailles and Chantilly, and bespoke shapes.
    What oak grades does Fornett offer?
    Four: Character, Natural, Select and Superior, from the most knotty and characterful to almost clear timber.
    Can I get Fornett technical data sheets and CAD files?
    Fornett publishes a technical data sheet and a patterns document on each product page. Faura can request layout drawings and further project files from Fornett.
    How much does Fornett flooring cost, and what are the lead times?
    Both depend on the oak, grade, pattern, finish and area. Faura prepares trade quotations and confirms timing for each order.
    Is it Fornett or Fornet?
    The company's name is Fornett, written with a double t.

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    Sources: Fornett — About · Our facilities · oak Puro · Engineered wood flooring · Contact. Pieces on display: Faura showroom catalogue.

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    Book a private visit

    See Fornett in person at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster. Appointments are held Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00.

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