Resources

Everything needed to specify, install and maintain Marchand European oak. Independent test results, compliance documentation and technical drawings, all current and free to download.

If a document you need is not here, ask us and we will get it to you.

Guides

Each guide is published in full as a page, with the printable document beneath it.

• Technical Specifications
  Board construction, dimensions, wear layer, finish, fire, slip, formaldehyde and pack detail for flooring and wall and ceiling boards.
• Fire Performance
  Critical radiant flux for the flooring, Group numbers for wall and ceiling linings, and how to specify Group 1-S.
• Installation Guide
  Substrate preparation, slab moisture, primer, adhesive, layout, weighting and finishing.
• Underfloor Heating
  Approved systems, the 27°C limit, commissioning and acclimatisation.
• After Care Guide
  Cleaning, what never to use, humidity range and long-term care of a lacquered oak floor.
• Warranty
  25 years residential, 5 years commercial: what is covered, what is not, and how to claim.
• Stair Treads and Stair Wraps
  Specification guide for oak stairs.
• Wall Panelling and Ceiling Linings
  Specification guide for oak on walls and ceilings.

Compliance and testing

Every result below is from independent testing. We publish them in full rather than summarising them. The results are set out on our Specification and Compliance page.

• Slip Resistance Test
  Slip resistance results for stairs and level surfaces.
• Fire Load Assessment, NZBC
  Fire load calculation for New Zealand Building Code compliance.
• Alternative Solution for NZBC E3
  Documented alternative solution for internal moisture.
• VOC Test Results
  Volatile organic compound emissions, independently tested for indoor air quality.
• Acoustic Underlay Test Certificate
  Impact sound insulation results for multi-storey and apartment work.
• KLUMPP Stain Resistance Test
  Surface resistance across common household substances.
• Underfloor Heating Declaration
  Compatibility and operating parameters for hydronic and electric systems.

Documents to download

• Technical Specifications, October 2026 (PDF)
• Installation Instructions (PDF)
• After Care Guide (PDF)
• Warranty (PDF)

Working with us

Architects, designers, home owners and builders can book a design consultation, order samples, or view completed projects with full material specifications and credits.