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Channel 5's popular documentary series Build a New Life in the Country follows ordinary people building a new lifestyle and home in a dream location.  And what better location than a rolling countryside landscape within close proximity to the city amenities of Preston and Liverpool.

This was the exact location for the project of a couple that contacted hardwood flooring manufacturers and CFA members Atkinson & Kirby, and with Channel 5's answer to Grand Designs taking place on their doorstep, less that 10 miles away from their Head Office, the Company were keen to see exactly what the design would entail.

The flooring represented one of the finishing touches of the two year long project.  It had to be a modern matt finish, and be suitable for use over underfloor heating, which instantly eliminated the use of solid hardwood flooring.  After visiting the site, Sales & Marketing Director David Ellams recommedned the use of Contract Click Range Brushed and UV Oiled Oak Plank.

Having examined the choice available to them from a number of suppliers, the Atkinson & Kirby product as recommended.  The Company recommended the services of established flooring contractor Alan Ray of Traditional Flooring based in Liverpool for the installation.  Having supplied the Company on various prestigious projects (including Vivienne Westwood and Liverpool Town Hall), the Company were confident that these skilled craftsmen would do a good job.

Over 135m² of the engineered Oak plank flooring, which has a 4mm hardwood wear layer was installed altogether, in both the Windmill and the living and bedroom areas of the house.  The bruched & UV oiled finish offers the natural beauty of white oak with a light texture to the board.  The UV oil finish ensures that the flooring is easily maintained, with scratches and wear areas easily buffed out using a coat of maintenance oil.  Each area of the floor was also finished with co-ordinating Atkinson & Kirby solid white oak twin and end caps.