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A quality well installed hardwood floor provides the perfect setting for exciting interior design across the whole spectrum of house and room styles. Oak flooring has always had a firm place in Interior Design whether it be in a modest modern home or in a luxury bespoke development. In smaller properties Oak flooring can offer a light and bright living environment and help small spaces take on flare whilst also achieving a natural flow when continued from room to room. Laid in narrower widths and with simple finishes it's the perfect cost effective solution to create an element of luxury and add value to a project.
Wider boards up to 260mm wide are ideal proportions for larger scale rooms. Flooring with a lively amount of knots will give a space strong character while prime graded flooring offers calm appearance and atmosphere. Dark rich tones such as American Walnut make a real statement and create an elegant design.
If a project commands premium fixtures and fittings then flooring with generous widths and deep colours are impressive in spacious rooms. Chevron and large herringbone designs have an instant impact on an area.
When maximising the design potential of a project the use of decoration, lighting, and layout, all play an important role in making spaces work effectively, the flooring is an essential part of this design process. Bespoke machining and finishing can produce a floor that is one of a kind which can be refined further with texture and sheen levels. Installing wood flooring gives an opportunity to create a unique character, style, and add warmth to a space. Ultra Interior create beautiful and practical hardwood flooring solutions - contact us anytime to discuss how we can help with your current and future flooring projects.
Ultra Interior can transform your existing old and worn wooden floors back to their former beauty.
Using new modern sanding equipment we take the wood surface right back to fresh clean material. Expertly using specific machines for specific areas of the project means we can achieve fantastic results. You'll also be pleased to know the whole process is virtually dust free thanks to the excellent extraction systems on our sanders.
Once all the dirt, dents, scrapes, and years of wear have been skilfully removed we treat the floor with high performance Oils or Lacquers for a beautiful and long lasting finish for years ahead.
For further information on floor refurbishment email darren@ultra-interior.com or call to discuss your project in more detail.
While it is possible to install Solid wood over underfloor heating using specific installation criteria an Engineered flooring product is the solution for using wood flooring in conjunction with modern day under floor heated projects.
Its multi- layer construction makes it dimensionally very stable and highly suitable for properties being built with under floor heating systems. Under floor heating is now regarded as a standard inclusion in quality developments, as are hardwood floors. There are a number of under floor heating systems available and therefore choosing a woodfloor supplier with experience of fitting floors over heating systems is important so it can be tailored to the specific project. A typical high quality engineered board will have a top wear layer up to 6mm thick such as Oak with a high quality hardwood ply base material such as Birch. Engineered wood floors can be installed in various methods including, fully bonded, nailed, part glued, or with acoustic systems onto concrete or timber or onto joists so whatever the type of subfloor engineered wood floors offer a solution. Fully finished boards which have their Oil or Lacquer finish applied in the factory are of great benefit to the contractor or home-owner as these can be installed quickly and efficiently without the need for other trades to be excluded from floor areas awaiting drying and hardening of the finishes. They can also be covered over immediately with a protective layer to stop damage from dust and debris during the remainder of the project works.
Having a professional supply and installation team is key to the success of a wood flooring project. On site problem solving, dealing with technical challenges effectively and having an eye for detail will ensure the
floor is fitted technically and aesthetically correct. The supply team will be able to advise the contractor on specification of subfloor build up and selection of the appropriate floor finish for its intended use. Contact Ultra-Interior for advice and information on the Engineered flooring options suitable for your project.
Ultra Interior have always been at the forefront of developing and creating innovative finishes as part of their bespoke wood floors. Our finishing techniques bring out the best in the wood are chosen per project so as to ensure the most appropriate surface treatment is given to each individual project.
As part of our extensive range of finishing options Ultra Interior are pleased to present their 'Ultra Natural' finishes for Oak floors which retain the original pale Oak tones as seen when in its first untreated state.
Our special formulas counter the darkening effect of the Oak associated with more traditional Oil and Lacquer wood treatments. The Oil version keeps the wood an extremely matt sheen level and flat surface texture for a beautiful finish. The Lacquer option offers unrivalled protection, resistance to wear and ease of maintenance whilst of course retaining a stunning natural pale Oak appearance.
Both the Oil and Lacquer versions of our 'Ultra Natural' finishes are expertly applied in our own finishing workshop ready to be delivered to site and installed with no downtime waiting for drying and curing times on the project.
Look out for projects with the 'Ultra Natural' finishes appearing in the galleries soon. You can also contact Ultra-Interior anytime for further information and guidance on finishes for your project.
Ultra-Interior work in close partnership with Architects, Designers, and Home-Owners to offer valuable and expert advise concerning all major flooring projects.
On-site consultations are available throughout the UK where we can give detailed technical advice and support on sub-floor build up, preparation and installation. We are expert in all aspects of floor design and finishing options and can guide you through the appropriate options for your project requirements.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss a current or future project in more detail and to arrange an on-site consultation.
In addition to beautiful bespoke hardwood flooring Ultra Interior can create stunning table slabs to complete your interior. These are made to order with each and every example being unique and one of a kind. The material is sourced from private land owners where the tree is a very old specimen requiring felling.
Starting with large individual section of the tree trunk the raw material remains a long period air drying sometimes this process is over many years due to the thickness of the pieces. The material is then kilned and prepared for working into a beautiful and practical surface.
Recent projects include unusually large and rare sections of English Burr Oak which were selected particularly intense amount of the burr feature. These table slabs were created for a number of very high profile stores including Liberty’s and Harrods London.
After sourcing the over 100 year old tree locally work started on the slabs in the workshop. The perimeter bark was removed to reveal the live edge cambium then moulded and blended – all by hand. The surface was also hand crafted inch by inch over many hours to remove the sawing marks but also to retain and emphasise the natural undulation of the Oaks surface. After lavishly hand application of Oils the slabs were finished to the complete satisfaction of the client.
Another of the latest slab projects was for a client who commissioned Ultra Interior to create a dining table for their new Cheshire home.
The scale of the required piece was a challenge in finding the suitable raw material. In order to achieve the size a massive 130 year old Cedar tree was sourced which had been cut and been air drying for over 4 years. Once back at the workshop the 3.5m x 1.1m slab was re-cut to the required length. The edges were sculptured to emphasise the chamfer profile which indicates the original position of the slice within the log. These edges were hand worked to draw out the softer wood and show off the heavy but fluid grain profile.
Another challenge were the interesting bark intrusions which initially looked quite sound but on being worked were found to have a lot of decayed material within. These unusually positioned features are where birds and squirrels have delved into the body of the tree to nest, over many decades the wound in surface begins to heal itself by way of growing a bark skin. These unusual features are also sometimes caused by an injury to the tree such as storm damage where large splits open up the limbs of a tree, again over many decades bark begins to form and skin over these wounds. In order to keep the bark intrusions and be part of a practical surface the decay was carefully removed and the area specially treated. Small sections of sound material also over 100 years old was skilfully used to match and infill the bark intrusion enabling them to be retained and create a distinctive feature to this huge table. Hand finishing and planting the slab onto a bespoke made steel base completed this one off unique huge dining table.
Examples of these very bespoke table slabs can be seen in the ‘Collections’ section of the website under ‘Ultra Table Slabs’
http://www.ultra-interior.com/fdetail.php?id=20
Ultra-Interior specialise in wider plank hardwood flooring. Beautiful wide boards create a stunning feature in both traditional and contemporary interiors. What makes them particularly attractive is you get to see all the intricacies and detail of the trees from which the flooring has been formed including lovely grain pattern contours, stunning figure and rays, and of course the character of the knots from branches and limbs from upto a hundred years of growth in some of the species that we use.
Our widest planks are available in both solid and engineered format. Solid flooring is a single thick layer of one material which responds to changes in its environment such as heat and humidity more readily than an engineered version. Engineered flooring is made up of a thinner layer of solid material set on a base of cross layered plywood which gives it a stable substrate and is less prone to severe movement. For today’s environments where a lot of projects include under-floor heating systems an Engineered floor is the best option.
Our Engineered Oak flooring can be produced in widths up to 320mm and lengths up to 5m and bring a real luxury element to a project. All can be supplied either unfinished for on-site applications or we can supply fully pre-finished in a range of Bespoke Oil and Lacquer options
For further details and information on our extra wide and long board flooring please contact Ultra-Interior to discuss your requirements further.
Ultra-Interior are involved in a number of current projects designing and creating individual floors for a range of different property styles.
Some completed projects are featured in the collections section of the website under 'Recent Projects'. Latest work included here are the stunning Oxfordshire new build, and the fantastic Old Forge in Leicestershire.
The Oxfordshire project required a large quantity of flooring for this prestigious new build family home. Following consultation with the Clients Interior Designer, Ultra-Interior were appointed to supply flooring that would meet both the high specification and the aesthetic appeal required for such a project. A wide board engineered Oak floor was supplied with a robust Burnished Oak Oil finish. The subtle brushing and dark rich Oil application enhance and accentuates the varied beautiful grain patterns of the French Oak. The flooring compliments and forms part of the interior design across the many areas where it is incorporated including the Living room, Library, and a large Snug room adjacent to the Pool room.
The Leicestershire project is a 19th Century home which also still has the charming original Old Forge building. Both the Main building and the Forge have recently undergone a major refurbishment and extension.
Ultra-Interior were appointed to create and install a very unique floor which would be a striking feature of the new contemporary family kitchen but also be complimentary to the older traditional part of the building.
After consultation with the client Ultra-Interior sourced specific extra wide raw material for a very special Solid inch thick Oak floor hand-worked in the style of old flagstones. The original saw marks and scars from when the logs were milled at the sawmill are retained on the face of the material. Each piece individually cut to size and edges softened and the face hand sanded keeping the natural undulation in each individual piece of Oak. The flagstones were then hand-finished and antiqued with a lacquer finish prior to installation.
The result is a fantastic substantial and individual Solid Oak Flagstone Floor with a smoothness underfoot but with a unique vintage sawn appearance.
For further information on these or any other of our bespoke floors please contact Ultra-Interior to discuss how we can help create a beautiful Wood floor for your project.
A Passion for creating Wood flooring for unique living environments is the basis of everything Ultra-Interior do. Virtually all of the flooring for our projects is manufactured here in the UK and overseen every step of the way right through to the final hand finishing process. For small or large projects, Ultra Interior can create the perfect wood flooring solution for your project.
Along with many hand flooring samples and larger size samples, Ultra-Interior are pleased to offer Architect and Designers new sample boxes and swatch packs which can hold from 1 to 6 flooring examples compiled to give a range of options and finishes relevant to your specific project.
An example of these are shown in the Specialist items collection. Please contact us to discuss current and future projects and arrange any sample requirements you may have.
"Specialist Items" have been added to the Collections website page. Here you will find a selection of Solid Oak skirtings and mouldings to complete your project which can be bespoke finished to match the floor finish.
Ultra-Interior are able to machine Stair treads and risers in either a Solid Oak format or for greater stability we can machine from Engineered material with integrated nosing to the front tread edge for a really slick design.
You will also find beautiful one-off hand worked slab sections here. For example, the stunning English Burr Oak slabs which make incredible statement pieces for use as coffee tables, bespoke headboards, or wall-art. Other bespoke pieces are available to order in English Walnut and English Elm.
Ultra Interior have a special range of Engineered Herringbone Parquet new for 2017.
Stunning European Oak with a lightly brushed surface texture in 5 modern unique Oil tones of Slate 101, Sande 102, Flame 103, Acorn 104, and Bark 105.
An image of each of the finishes can be found in 'Collections' 'Ultra Herringbone Oak Parquet' Samples are available on request.
Ultra Interior are at this years Timber Expo being held at Birminghams National Exhibition Centre.
The event is filled with the latest products, innovations and developments across the timber sector.
We will be displaying a number of extra wide flooring options at the event which runs from Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th of October, open 10.00 - 17.00 each day. www.ukconstructionweek.com
The London Design Festival is an annual event, held to celebrate and promote the highest quality products and innovations in interior and exterior design.
The 100% Design show is the cornerstone of the festival. The event welcomes hundreds of exhibitors from all over the world to Kensington over four days.
New for 2016, London's new contemporary decorative interiors show "LuxuryMade" will run alongside 100% Design and will explore aspects of experimental design complemented by the latest UK launches from a selection of world leading exhibitors.
Ultra Interior are proud to be part of the UK's largest Design show, we are located near to the LuxuryMade event on stand E820.
100% Design is at Olympia London from 21-24 September.
Beautiful Cigar Tree wood wall tiles are available from Ultra Interior. The material is salvaged from de-commissioned fishing vessels and reworked into a fantastic range of tiles for use as wall and design features. For further information please contact us.
Ultra-Interior will be exhibiting at the UK's premier design show at Olympia London this Autumn. The 100% Design show runs from Wednesday 21th to Saturday 24th of September.
Ultra Interior feature in the June 2016 issue 20 of Design Buy Build magazine, a publication for self builders, property developers, architects, and interior designers. www.designbuybuild.co.uk
Ultra-Interior feature in the April 2016 issue of Design Buy Build magazine, a publication for Self builders, property developers, architects, and interior designers.
Design Buy Build features a wealth of up to date product news and information for all building professionals.
The April 2016 issue is available now in its printed magazine format or a digital version is available to view at www.designbuybuild.co.uk
Ultra-Interior feature in the February 2016 issue of Housebuilder and Developer Magazine. Titled 'Creating bespoke hardwood floors for the luxury home market' the article gives an insight into what Ultra-Interior offer and can be found in the printed edition or at: http://www.hbdonline.co.uk/news/creating-bespoke-hardwood-floors-for-the-luxury-home-market/
Ultra-Interior will be exhibiting at the 2016 Surface Design Show in London this month.
The Surface Design Show is the place to find new and innovative surface solutions, materials and products. The event is held at The Business Design Centre, Upper Street, London, N1 0QH and runs from Tuesday 9th February to Thursday 11th February.
Ultra-Interior have a new range of Oak flooring added to the Collections.
Ultra Urban is made up of 5 Rustic designs, each incorporating heavy deep filled knot character with brushed texture and hardwearing Oil finishes in subtle sand and grey hues. The 220mm wide x 15mm thick offers a great value designer flooring solution. The following can be found in 'Collections' under "New Ultra Urban Range"
Rustic Oak 220mm wide 'Vulcan Grey' Oil Finish
Rustic Oak 220mm wide 'White Sand' Oil Finish
Rustic Cleaved Oak 220mm wide 'Pale Grey' Oil Finish
Rustic Waved Oak 220mm wide 'White Smoke' Oil Finish
Rustic Oak 220mm wide 'Sand' Oil Finish
Ultra-Interior will be exhibiting at the 2015 100 Percent Design Show being staged at Olympia London next month.
A selection of our Bespoke Hardwood Flooring range will be on show to see and discuss in the Design & Build arena.
Design & Build is the largest section of the 100 percent Design event and is a fantastic resourcing area for the Architectural and Design community and for those seeking ideas and inspiration on materials including Hardwood Flooring.
The 100 Percent Design event runs from 23rd to 26th of September 2015 at Olympia London. Further details of the event can be found at:
www.100percentdesign.co.uk
100% Design is the largest and longest running contemporary design event for industry professionals in the UK, Showcasing the best in design from around the world.
For 2015, the show will take over a new venue, moving up the road to Olympia London. Staged over 20,000m2 and across 2 floors of the venue, 100% Design is the commercial cornerstone event of the London Design Festival.
The award-winning layout of the show is defined by four key industry sections; Interiors, Workplace, Kitchen & Bathrooms and Design & Build. New for 2015 are the Luxury and Modern British sections.
The show also features specially commissioned editorial hubs across the floors. Topped off by the critically acclaimed Talks with 100% Design programme running across the four days of the show, 100% Design is a diverse, inspirational design experience.
Find Ultra-Interior at E820 in the Design & Build arena.
Ultra-Interior are pleased to be featured in next months edition of Housebuilder & Developer magazine. Our article is titled "Engineered for comfort style and durability" and explains why Housebuilders should consider Engineered Hardwood Flooring as the ideal choice of flooring material for modern developments.
The magazine is published in July. The full article and images are also available to view in the digital issue at:
www.hbdonline.co.uk/news/engineered-for-comfort-style-and-durability
The next show Ultra-Interior are exhibiting at is the Homebuilding & Renovating show in June at Sandown, Surrey. You can view many of our Bespoke Hardwood Flooring options and I'll be there to answer your questions and offer you tailored solutions for your project.
If you would like free entrance to the show please email me at darren@ultra-interior.com or use the website contact page and provide details of how many tickets you require along with name and address details to send them to.
The Homebuilding & Renovating show is being held at Sandown Park Surrey on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2015.
Ultra-Interior will be exhibiting at the Surrey Homebuilding & Renovating show in June.
Over 220 specialist suppliers will be showcasing new and innovative products and will have experts on hand to talk directly to you about your project.
Daily seminars and masterclasses will deliver an informative series of presentations to help you make the right choices for your project.
You can also meet experts from the magazines 'Real Homes' 'Period Living' and ' Homebuilding & Renovating' who'll be able to answer questions on self builds and plot finding, build costs, project management and construction systems.
A selection of Bespoke Hardwood Flooring by Ultra-Interior can be seen at the show which is held at Sandown Park on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of June.
Ultra-Interior are pleased to be featured in the March/April edition of Selfbuilder & Homemaker magazine. The article is titled "A Practical and beautiful living surface" and we have covered Wood floor design, species, size, and finishes.
The full article and images are also available to view in the digital issue at:
http://www.industryupdates.co.uk/digitalissues/sbh_2015_03-04/
The Build It Live Exhibition is taking place at Bluewater Kent next weekend.
Over 100 of the UK's most innovative suppliers and their products can be found under one roof including Bespoke flooring displays by Ultra-Interior Limited.
If you are looking for expert help and advice on a Hardwood Flooring project please come along and see us.
The Build It Live Exhibition is at The Glow Events Venue, Bluewater Kent on Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March.
The Build It Live exhibition offers inspiration, ideas, practical solutions, and expert advice to help you get your project underway and completed.
Build It Live is designed for self builders, home renovators and anyone embarking on a project to add space and value to their property.
Ultra-Interior will have examples of their high specification Bespoke Engineered Flooring products to view at the Build It Live exhibition taking place at Event City Manchester on the 7th and 8th of February.
Ultra-Interior will be exhibiting at the Southern Home Show being held in The Great Hall at the beautiful Alexandra Palace London.
Whether you have a New-build, a renovation, extension, or a remodelling project, the Southern Home Show offers a comprehensive opportunity to view and discuss all aspects of Interior Design.
Bring along your ideas and plans and Ultra-Interior can discuss and advise you on Hardwood interior solutions for your project.
The Southern Home Show at Alexandra Palace London is on Friday 30th January, Saturday 31st January, and Sunday 1st February.
Ultra-Interior are pleased to announce they will once again be taking part and exhibiting in this years London Design Festival 2015.
This annual event celebrates and promotes London and the UK as the design capital of the World and is a gateway to the international creative community. Here you will find the very best in products and services available including those offered by Ultra-Interior.
The London Design Festival 2015 runs from 19th -27th September.
We look forward to the year ahead and in 2015 will see further development of the very successful range of Ultra-Interior bespoke Hardwood flooring options. New additions to the collections will be launched in March.
Customer service, Design & production, and Installations of the highest quality are always at the heart of what Ultra-Interior do. We strive to push this to an even higher level in the coming year.
The Ultra-Interior website will evolve throughout the year bringing new and exciting content including new product images across the collections and examples of our completed installations.
Ultra-Interior are delighted to start the New year with being appointed as supplier of Bespoke flooring and joinery solutions to a number of prestigious projects, some of which will soon feature in the "Recent Projects" area of the website.
We will of course be showcasing a selection of Ultra-Interior floors at many of the Design events throughout the year. You can also contact us through the website or email or call me personally anytime to discuss your project and ideas.
Best wishes for the year ahead.
Darren Beech. Director, Ultra-Interior Limited.
It was a pleasure to meet so many of you who are embarking on new exciting self build and renovation projects, we look forward to helping you further with your enquiries over the coming weeks and months.
Ultra-Interior will be at the UK's biggest self build and renovating event this weekend at the Royal Bath & West Showground Somerset.
If you are planning a new build or remodelling an existing project and require beautiful hardwood flooring, visit Ultra-Interior at stand 418 for expert advice and see a small selection from the range of Bespoke Hardwood Floors.
The Homebuilding & Renovating Show is on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November. Further information can be found at: somerset.homebuildingshow.co.uk/show-info
Thank you to everyone who visited the Ultra-Interior stand at the London 100% Design Exhibition, It was a fantastic week!
There was a huge interest in the high specification wide French Oak flooring with the Bespoke colour finishes and we look forward to working with many of you who stayed to discuss your specific projects.
For those with future projects Ultra-Interior will be at the Spring events showcasing more new products for 2015, please check back here for further details.
Ultra-Interior will be exhibiting a range of it's beautiful Bespoke wood floor collection at London's Earls Court. The 100% Design show runs from Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th of September.
Welcome to the Ultra-Interior website. The bespoke nature of the flooring we produce means it is almost limitless as to what can be achieved. The website is designed to be a point of reference for when you are deciding on and discussing with us the characteristics, texture, and colours you are considering in your floor design.
As a starting point a number of Ultra-Interior floors have been grouped together into five different collections.
Ultra-Interior are committed to continually developing machining and finishing techniques to offer the highest quality and most creative hardwood floors whilst meeting the needs of our clients unique projects.
We hope the collections will be helpful and inspiring and a useful tool when starting the design process for your Projects Hardwood Floors.