Architectural Collection — 5/8″ Engineered European Oak (Medieval Floors)

The Architectural Collection is Medieval Floors’ character-grade engineered hardwood — real European White Oak with the knots, mineral streaks, and natural color movement that give a floor personality. Each plank is 5/8″ thick: a 4mm sawn oak veneer over a stable multi-ply engineered core, finished with a durable factory UV lacquer. The wide boards run from 7.5″ to 9.5″ and up to 87″ long, and can be nailed, glued, or floated. Because it is genuine wood, the 4mm veneer can usually be refinished two or three times over its life, and the line carries a Lifetime Structural and 35-Year Residential Wear warranty. Its nine colors are available to order through our Santa Clara showroom.

Architectural Collection specifications

• Construction & thickness: 5/8″ engineered hardwood — real oak veneer over a multi-ply core
• Wear layer: 4mm sawn oak veneer — refinishable two to three times
• Species & grade: European White Oak (a few planks French White Oak), Character grade
• Plank size: 7.5″–9.5″ wide × 75″–87″ long · Finish: UV lacquer
• Installation: nail down, glue down, or floating
• Water resistance: water-resistant real wood — not waterproof; wipe spills promptly
• Radiant heat: hydronic (warm-water) systems only, subfloor surface up to 82°F
• Warranty: Lifetime Structural / 35-Year Residential Wear / 5-Year Light Commercial
• Certifications: FloorScore, CARB Phase 2 (CARB II), Lacey Act and TSCA Title VI compliant
• Colors: 9 — blonde-forward, with honey, medium beige, and warm light-brown tones

Colors in the Architectural Collection

This is a light, warm, blonde-leaning palette. Several of the nine colors are pale blonde and honey-golden oaks that keep a room bright and Scandinavian-clean, alongside a few medium-beige and warmer light-brown tones for a little more grounding. Because these are Character-grade planks, expect visible knots, mineral streaks, and natural variation from board to board — the appeal here is real, lived-in wood character rather than a uniform look.

Best uses for the Architectural Collection

• Living & dining rooms — real oak grain and warmth in the rooms where you want genuine wood.
• Bedrooms & home offices — a quiet, natural surface for lower-traffic living spaces.
• Rustic, farmhouse & transitional interiors — the Character grade’s knots and movement suit a lived-in aesthetic.
• Bright, light-filled rooms — the blonde and honey tones amplify natural light.
• Long-term homes — the 4mm veneer can be refinished two or three times, so the floor can be renewed rather than replaced.
• Hydronic radiant rooms — compatible with warm-water radiant heat within the manufacturer’s limits.

Choosing a color from the Architectural Collection

Since the palette is light and warm, the choice is mostly about how bright you want the room and how much character you want to see. The pale blondes read airy and modern and make a space feel larger; the honey and light-brown tones bring more warmth and hide dust between cleanings. Remember these are Character-grade planks, so a single sample will not show every knot and streak you will see across a full floor — view several boards, and see them at our Santa Clara showroom under your own light before you commit.

Frequently asked questions about the Architectural Collection