What Is the Finished Height of Marchand Luxury Oak Flooring?

Feb 25
3 min read

When specifying premium engineered timber flooring, finished floor height is one of the most critical technical details for architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. It affects door clearances, joinery alignment, flush thresholds, transitions to tiles or carpet, and compliance with construction tolerances.

This guide explains the finished height of Marchand Luxury Oak flooring, how it is constructed, how it compares to other timber floors on the New Zealand market, and what to allow for in real-world installation scenarios.

Finished Floor Height at a Glance (Marchand Luxury Oak)

what should my floor height be with cabinetry — Marchand Flooring installed with oak veneer cabinetry

Marchand Luxury Oak finished height: 21mm total installed height (including adhesive)

Board construction:

6mm solid European oak veneer (wear layer)
14mm cross-laminated plywood core
Total board thickness: 20mm
Typical adhesive bed: ~1mm
Finished height once installed: ~21mm

This makes Marchand Luxury Oak one of the thickest engineered oak flooring systems available in New Zealand, delivering superior longevity, stability, and a more substantial architectural feel underfoot, even though we are deemed "luxury" in today's market most flooring in previous years was always this height to be flush with aluminum doors and windows.

Why Finished Floor Height Matters

Finished floor height is not just a technical footnote. It directly influences:

Flush alignment with aluminium joinery
Door leaf clearances and undercut heights
Stair rises and detailing
Transitions between flooring materials
Skirting and shadow gap detailing
Compliance with construction tolerances and build-ups
Marchand floor height seamless integration with aluminum joinery

Marchand Luxury Oak is designed for premium architectural builds and high-end residential projects, where longevity and detail matter.

What Makes Marchand Luxury Oak Different?

1. 6mm European Oak Veneer (Wear Layer)

The 6mm wear layer is significantly thicker than the industry standard (often 2–4mm). This provides:

Greater lifespan
Ability to sand and refinish multiple times
More authentic timber depth and grain
Improved resistance to surface wear over decades

This is particularly valuable in high-traffic zones such as:

Kitchens
Living areas
Hallways
Stair treads and landings
Commercial project

2. 14mm Cross-Laminated Plywood Core

The 14mm cross-laminated ply backing delivers:

Dimensional stability in New Zealand’s changing climate
Reduced movement compared to solid timber
Suitability for modern construction methods
Compatibility with underfloor heating systems (subject to system design)

This construction balances engineering performance with the visual and tactile qualities of real European oak.

3. Finished Height: 21mm Installed

Once installed with adhesive, the real-world finished height is approximately 21mm. This is the dimension architects should allow for when coordinating:

Floor build-ups
Flush thresholds
Sliding door tracks
Joinery rebates
Stair construction
Mid-floor details
As stone and tiles gets thicker, this is a perfect height for Marchand timber

How Does 21mm Compare to Other Oak Flooring in NZ?

Flooring Type	Typical Thickness
Budget engineered oak	12–14mm
Mid-range engineered oak	14–15mm
Solid timber flooring	18–22mm
Marchand Luxury Oak	21mm finished height

Marchand Luxury Oak sits in the upper tier of engineered timber flooring, bridging the performance gap between thin engineered boards and traditional solid timber, without the movement risk of solid planks.