The Floor Gallery supplies specification-ready flooring direct to UK architects: FSC-certified engineered oak with a 25-year warranty, cork rated Bfl-s1 for fire and detailed for Part E acoustics, and PVC-free organic resilient. Every quote ships with next-day samples, the relevant EPDs and ready-written NBS clauses (K21 for oak, M50 for cork and organic), plus the BREEAM Mat 03 evidence pack and FSC / PEFC chain of custody, a direct specifier route with no showroom intermediary or trade-rep layer, serving residential, commercial and listed-building projects.
Flooring specification -- For architects
Specifier-grade cork & engineered wood, for UK architects.
Cork plank carbon negative once balanced with sequestration. FSC + PEFC engineered oak in plank, herringbone and bespoke parquet. PVC-free Organic resilient flooring. Documentation supplied per project -- TDS, EPD, FSC + PEFC chain-of-custody, BREEAM Mat 03 / Hea 02 / Hea 05 contribution packs.
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Sybarite -- the practice that runs cork in their own studio.
The Sloane Square architecture practice -- known for Aesop, Marni, Karla Otto and global retail flagships -- specifies cork in their hospitality and retail schemes across their portfolio. Their own materials library and open-plan studio runs on Cork Styles Original Natural.
The cork sits underfoot every working day at the people who recommend it to their clients. The specification credibility starts with the architect specifying it for themselves.
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Architect projects
Specified by leading UK practices.
Recent specification: Landmark Pinnacle, Winderen herringbone across all 984 apartments at Western Europe’s tallest residential tower.
"Specifier work isn't about persuading once. It's about being the supplier whose documentation arrives the day it's asked for, three years into a relationship."
Frameworks
How the specification gets evidenced.
BREEAM
Cork hits Mat 03 Exemplary. Vermont and Winderen hit Excellent on responsibly-sourced material. Plus Hea 02 acoustics (IIC 71-73 cork), Hea 05 indoor air (A+ VOC band).
SKA Rating
Office fit-out specific. Cork and Organic both contribute strong scores on M3 (responsibly-sourced) and W6 (waste in use, low replacement frequency).
WELL
A+ French indoor air quality mark across cork and Organic. ISO 22196 antibacterial-tested cork wear-layer suits clinical and wellness specifications.
London Plan
Cork's 9-year regenerative harvest cycle maps directly to circular-economy criteria. Net-negative carbon (-101 kg CO&sub2;e/m²). EPD per project.
Documentation supplied
What ships with every sample request.
Technical data sheets
Construction, dimensions, install method, adhesive guidance, slip rating (R9 standard), acoustic IIC, fire rating (Class B Bfl-s1), warranty.
Environmental product declarations
Cradle-to-gate carbon, lifecycle impact, end-of-life pathway. -101 kg CO&sub2;e/m² net on cork once balanced with sequestration. BREEAM Mat 06 evidence.
Chain of custody
FSC / PEFC chain-of-custody for Winderen + End-Grain. PEFC for Vermont. Plus Eco Institut M1 + Blue Angel on Vermont. BREEAM Mat 03 evidence per project.
Architect-channel partnerships
We took two Hawkins\Brown architects to the cork forest.
The cork story doesn't start in the showroom. Cork comes from the bark of the Quercus suber, hand-stripped every nine years. The tree isn't felled. Bark regrows within the same harvest cycle. We took two of the team from Hawkins\Brown to see it firsthand -- the only way to understand why cork is the only carbon-negative commercial floor available.
That's the kind of relationship we have with the architects we work with. The specification follows.
About The Floor GalleryArchitect partners
The 18 practices we work with directly.
- Hawkins\Brown
- Sybarite
- MorenoMasey
- Studio KKD
- Sagrada
- Studio ROWE
- Fettle Design
- Fathom Architects
- Ambit Moat
- Artform + Scene Smith
- BondBryan
- Corstorphine & Wright
- HTA Design
- Imagination
- Studio MUZA
- Do Design
- Shed Design
- Virgile + Partners
How we work with you
Studio presentation, samples, project documentation.
30-minute product presentation at your studio covering the full range, BREEAM contribution detail, EPD walkthrough and sample comparison. 100mm specifier samples delivered within 48 hours. Site sample reviews and BREEAM evidence packs supplied per project.
The install itself is carried out by your project contractor, or by one of our recommended UK installers we can introduce. We supply the floor and the technical input throughout.
Open the architect resources hubFor architects
Order specifier samples + a project documentation pack.
Order 100mm specifier samples across the full range + a project BREEAM contribution pack. London, Manchester, Edinburgh -- 30-min product presentation at your studio.
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HubArchitect Resources -- TDS, EPD, BREEAM evidence filesSpecifier landingSustainable Flooring LondonSpecifier landingEco-Friendly Flooring LondonRangeClassic Cork Collection -- 7mm carbon negativeRangeWinderen Collection -- FSC European oakRangeVermont Collection -- hybrid wood-powderJournalThe specifier journalAboutAbout The Floor GallerySpecifying from Ireland? See our flooring for architects in Ireland.
Specification support for architects and designers
We work with architects, interior designers and specifiers from concept to completion, helping you select the right floor, confirm its performance and sustainability credentials, and get samples and documentation to your practice. See our dedicated page on flooring for interior designers.
How we support your specification
- Samples for practices, sample sets sent to your studio so you can present options to clients.
- Sustainability credentials, FSC and PEFC certified timber, carbon-negative cork, EPDs and chain-of-custody documentation for LEED, WELL and BREEAM projects.
- CPD sessions, CPD sessions for practices on sustainable flooring specification.
- Technical guidance, fire ratings, acoustic performance and underfloor-heating compatibility, explained for your project.
Specify by sector
See sector guidance for workplaces and offices, explore our sustainable flooring ranges, or browse the full architect resources.
Recent projects
Our floors feature in Landmark Pinnacle, the Blavatnik School of Government and other landmark schemes. Request samples or a specification call.
Flooring for developers
We supply flooring for developers and contractors on multi-unit residential and mixed-use schemes, from single blocks to tower-scale rollouts. Our Winderen herringbone runs across all 984 apartments at Landmark Pinnacle, Western Europe’s tallest residential tower, so we understand phased delivery, consistent batch supply and handover documentation at scale. Developers get whole-life-cost clarity, FSC/PEFC and EPD evidence for planning and sustainability conditions, and a single point of contact from specification through to delivery on your project programme.
Engineered wood flooring for architects
Our engineered wood flooring for architects spans FSC-certified Winderen European oak in plank, herringbone and bespoke parquet, and the Vermont hybrid range for high-traffic commercial and hospitality schemes. Every board ships with the technical data sheet, EN 13501-1 fire classification, Part E acoustic data, EN ISO 10874 use-class rating and an editable NBS K21 clause. Compare constructions in our best engineered wood flooring guide. Walnut is available in the Winderen range and wenge to special order, and we can finish oak to walnut or wenge tones through our bespoke finishing service.
Free for studios
CPD sessions in your studio.
Six different 45- to 90-minute sessions on cork specification, BREEAM Mat 03, engineered wood, heritage floors and supplier shortlisting. Delivered in your studio or online. CPD attendance certificates and the full sample library land with the team.
See CPD sessionsHow The Floor Gallery compares.
Specifier shortlists usually run three to five suppliers. Here is where TFG sits against the four most common comparisons: Havwoods, Quadrant, V4 and Broadleaf Timber. Every claim below comes from the suppliers’ own published material as of May 2026.
Comparison condensed from publicly available supplier material. For a full side-by-side, see vs Havwoods or vs Ted Todd.
Common questions from specifiers.
Do you do RIBA-accredited CPD?
Our sessions follow the RIBA CPD framework on content depth and certificate of attendance. The sessions are practical, not sales-driven, and tailored to the team’s project portfolio. We work with studio CPD coordinators to align session content with the practice’s annual CPD plan.
How do I get a project documentation pack?
Email or call the specifier team with the project name, scheme rating target (BREEAM Excellent, Outstanding, in-house carbon target, etc.) and the range you’re considering. The documentation pack comes back inside two working days with FSC/PEFC certificates, EPD-verified carbon data, fire and slip ratings, and installer references.
Can you supply outside London?
Yes. The London team supplies cork and engineered wood UK-wide. Samples ship within 48 hours. Larger orders ship from the London warehouse on agreed project schedules. Recent projects include work in London, Surrey, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol and the Cotswolds.
Do you work with interior designers as well as architects?
Yes. The specifier team works across architecture practices, interior designers, listed-building consultants, and developer in-house teams. The product positioning is the same in all cases: a tight range, specifier-grade documentation, and a direct contact line for the project life.
How does The Floor Gallery compare to WFA (Wood Floors and Accessories)? WFA is a British trade manufacturer of solid and engineered oak, walnut and wenge, with in-house colouring and a Made in Britain range. The Floor Gallery is a supply-only specialist with a wider material palette: engineered oak including walnut and wenge, carbon-negative cork, hybrid and PVC-free organic resilient, plus bespoke colour matching and finishing to order in the UK and Portugal. Where a project needs cork, acoustic or sustainability-led specification alongside oak, or a colour matched to a specific reference, that breadth is where we fit, with EPDs and BREEAM evidence supplied per project.
What’s your warranty on installations?
The structural warranty on engineered wood and cork ranges is 25 years from the manufacturer. Installation warranties are provided by named installer partners on TFG-supplied projects. Both warranties are documented in the project pack at quote stage.
Technical FAQ
Technical questions for specifiers.
What reaction-to-fire classification do your floors achieve?
All ranges are tested to BS EN 13501-1. Classic Cork and the Vermont engineered range are classified Bfl-s1; Winderen engineered oak is Cfl-s1 as standard and Bfl-s1 with an enhanced lacquer treatment. Request the EN 13501-1 classification report for the specified product. See our Class B fire rating guide.
What slip resistance (PTV / R rating) do your floors provide?
Winderen engineered oak is PTV 98 average to BS 7976 on a lacquer finish, with the nanotechnology lacquer rated PTV 36+ (Class DS); Vermont is R10 and Organic R9 to DIN 51130; Classic Cork is Class DS to EN 13893. Ask for the value for the specified finish. Our PTV and slip resistance guide explains how the figures work.
What impact sound reduction do your floors offer for Part E?
Impact sound reduction (ΔLw) is 18 dB for Winderen, 16 dB for Vermont with an acoustic underlay, 14 dB for Classic Cork and around 8 dB for Organic, tested to EN ISO 10140. Acoustic underlays are available where more is needed. These figures support, but do not replace, a full Approved Document E build-up.
Are your floors suitable for underfloor heating, and what is the maximum surface temperature?
Yes, all ranges are compatible with hot-water and electric underfloor heating. Keep the floor surface temperature at or below 27°C for Classic Cork and Winderen engineered oak, and 29°C for Vermont and Organic, and commission the heating gradually before and after installation.
What use class are your floors rated to (EN ISO 10874)?
Classic Cork is Class 23 domestic and Class 33 commercial; Organic reaches Class 43 (light industrial); Vermont is rated for heavy residential and normal commercial wear; Winderen engineered oak is suitable for domestic and commercial use. Ask us for the class of a specific decor.
What durability and wear test results do you hold?
Classic Cork passes 25,000-cycle castor-chair testing (EN ISO 4918) with residual indentation ≤0.2 mm; Organic passes 25,000 revolutions with indentation ≤0.10 mm; Vermont oak has a Brinell hardness of ≥100 N/mm². Full results are on each Technical Data Sheet.
What substrate and subfloor moisture conditions do you require?
The subfloor must be flat, sound, clean and dry. For bonded engineered oak and cork, keep relative humidity at or below 75% (BS 8203) or apply a surface DPM. Vermont requires subfloor moisture at or below 2.0% CM on a mineral screed (0.5% on anhydrite) with flatness to DIN 18202. Editable NBS clauses are on our downloads page.
How are your floors installed, floating or bonded?
It depends on the range. Winderen engineered oak can be floated or fully bonded; Classic Cork is fully bonded with FG MonoSil adhesive or laid as a click floor; Vermont is a click system, floated or glued; Endgrain wood blocks are fully bonded and finished in situ. Each format has an editable NBS clause on our downloads page.
What are the formaldehyde and VOC / indoor-air credentials?
Every range is Class E1 to EN 717-1 (Vermont at ≤0.05 ppm). Organic carries French A+ VOC and Eco-Institut/M1 labels and is REACH SVHC-free; Winderen is VOC-tested (Fraunhofer WKI); Vermont holds the Blue Angel eco-label (RAL-UZ 176).
Are your floors FSC or PEFC certified, and do you have EPDs?
Winderen engineered oak is FSC-certified with chain of custody valid to 2028, Vermont is PEFC-certified, and Endgrain is FSC and PEFC certified. An EPD to EN 15804 is available for the cork range, and we can supply chain-of-custody and life-cycle documentation for responsible-sourcing requirements.
How do your floors contribute to BREEAM and LEED?
Through EPDs (EN 15804), FSC/PEFC chain of custody, low-emission credentials (VOC A+, Eco-Institut/M1, formaldehyde E1), the carbon-negative life-cycle of cork and eco-labels such as Blue Angel. These support BREEAM Mat and Hea credits and LEED MR and EQ categories. Ask us for a documentation pack for your assessment. See our BREEAM and LEED flooring guide.
Can your floors be installed over raised access flooring (RAF)?
Yes. All of our ranges can be installed over raised access floor systems, bonded to the panels or floated according to the range, and we have supplied end-grain, engineered and cork floors for commercial schemes on RAF. Talk to us about the panel type and finish for your project. See our guide to flooring over raised access floors.
Can you provide light reflectance values (LRV)?
Yes. LRV varies by decor, and we can provide the value for a specified colour to support Approved Document M and Equality Act visual-contrast requirements. Request it alongside your sample. See our LRV data for flooring and stair nosings.
Are your floors suitable for wet areas such as kitchens and bathrooms?
Classic Cork and Vermont resist standing water for 24 hours and suit kitchens, bathrooms and humid rooms, and our waterproof cork is built on a waterproof core. None of the ranges is intended for saunas, steam rooms or areas with floor drains.
Specifying a project? Request samples
Cork and engineered wood samples, with FSC / PEFC and BREEAM evidence, delivered UK-wide within 48 hours.
Specify by collection
Explore the ranges architects and designers specify most: engineered wood flooring specification, commercial cork flooring, PVC-free organic flooring, Vermont engineered wood flooring, and Winderen engineered flooring. For samples, technical data sheets and BIM/CAD assets, contact our specification team.
Specifying for embodied carbon? See our guide to carbon-negative flooring, cork with a carbon balance of up to −101 kg CO₂e/m², backed by an EY life-cycle study.
Technical guides for specifiers
Engineered oak: fire rating (Cfl-s1 / Bfl-s1) · acoustic & Part E · embodied carbon & EPD · moisture, RH & subfloor
PVC-free & Organic: the PVC-free guide · EPD & Cradle to Cradle · zero-VOC for WELL · healthcare & education
End-grain: what is end-grain · industrial-grade durability · retail, hospitality & heritage
Cork: the sustainability evidence hub · cork flooring for specifiers
Vermont (hybrid engineered wood): dent-resistant construction, commercial specifying, one-eighth the timber.
Fire & slip compliance: Class B fire rating (Bfl-s1, EN 13501-1), PTV slip resistance (BS 7976, 36+).
By build-up: flooring systems & build-ups (cork, oak & acoustic underlay specified as one coordinated floor). Finish the step with The Nosing Collection – made-to-order solid oak stair nosings, colour-matched, Part K & Part M compliant, and glued down with MonoSil P, our solvent-free EC1 Plus adhesive.
By sector: healthcare & senior living, schools & education, hospitality & leisure, workplace & offices, retail & showroom.
retail & showroom.Recognition: our Endgrain Oak was specified at MYO Kings Cross, London, a finalist in the CFJ Flooring Industry Awards 2026.
For US / green-building projects: flooring credentials for LEED & WELL.
From recent commercial projects
★★★★★“We worked with Floor Gallery on a flooring project for a senior living facility… the team at Floor Gallery was extremely patient and supportive. They took the time to answer our questions, provide samples, discuss different possibilities, and help us work through each stage without ever making us feel rushed… the final result looks excellent, and we are very pleased with the outcome. We truly appreciate the professionalism, patience, and commitment shown by Floor Gallery.”
Linkup Social EnterprisesSenior living facility
★★★★★“We worked with The Floor Gallery on a fairly large commercial flooring project, and the whole process was handled professionally from beginning to end. Their team clearly understands the products, installation requirements, and the practical details that can easily become problems on a larger job… It is hard to find a flooring company that can handle larger projects without creating unnecessary stress, but The Floor Gallery did exactly that. We would be happy to work with them again.”
Amber WoodsLarge commercial project
Specification resources by sector
Go straight to the evidence for your building type: care home flooring (falls, dementia-friendly design, whole-life cost), healthcare flooring (infection control, quiet wards), hospitality flooring (dent resistance, acoustics, case studies) and cork flooring for offices (open-plan acoustics, BREEAM) and industrial parquet flooring (heavy-traffic oak blocks for retail and workspace).
For regulation-led briefs, see Part E acoustic flooring, PTV slip resistance to BS 7976 and Class Bfl-s1 fire ratings. Comparing boards? Start with the best engineered wood flooring UK guide.
Need a specific colour or texture? See our bespoke finishing and colour matching service, finished to order in Yorkshire and Portugal.
Specifying darker timber? See our walnut and wenge engineered wood flooring page for species data and sustainable dark-timber options. Working on a contract scheme? See how we work as a trade wood flooring supplier for UK specifiers.
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