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Environmental Policy We supply a wide range of products where the timber is sourced from forests that are independently certified. We are happy to work together with our customers and suppliers to source FSC® certified products where possible, if we don’t have them as a stock item. Timber procurement is a core strand in our overall company environmental policy which seeks continuous improvement in minimising the environmental impact of the company’s activities.
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Contents History of Atkinson & Kirby
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Caledonian Range
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Contemporary Range
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Concept Range
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Diamond Plus Range
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Traditional Range
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Technical Guide
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Further Information
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All images shown are for demonstration purposes only. Due to limitations in the printing process it is impossible to show exact colour of the timber. Cover image: Caledonian Engineered Blacknut Inside front cover image: Concept II Nut Brown
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Past to present Since our establishment in 1903 we have become experts in hardwood flooring. Today we still retain the original close-knit family environment feel, with everyone working together to ensure only the best quality flooring is produced to fulfill all your flooring needs.
As an industry leader in hardwood flooring we are committed to finding new, innovative concepts and designs, whilst providing the authentic flooring our customers are accustomed to. With so many years under our belt Atkinson & Kirby have a wealth of knowledge and expertise at our finger tips and have supplied floors for a variety of projects including residential, hospitality and retail. Over the years we have experimented with various types and styles of wood in order to bring you the finest offerings in hardwood flooring. Tradition is an integral part of Atkinson & Kirby and we are proud to remain one of a few British manufacturers of hardwood flooring, with the aptly named ‘Traditional Range’ being produced in our Chirk mill. Hardwood flooring is an investment worth making, the strong, durable and undeniable quality of a hardwood floor is plain for all to see. With a wide variety of species and finishes available, constant innovation and excellent customer service, Atkinson & Kirby are the leading name in Hardwood flooring.
From 1903 to the present day, Atkinson & Kirby have taken pride in the quality of their wood with rigorous inspection at various stages of production. Today we are just as meticulous in our selection, whilst making sure the origin of our wood is from a sustainable source and are proud to be FSC® certified. In September 2014 Atkinson & Kirby, Richard Burbidge and Masons Timber Products became a part of Archwood Ltd. The creation of Archwood Ltd brings our three businesses together offering a host of exciting benefits and opportunities for our customers.
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Traditional Range: Red Oak and Maple
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Elegance & natural beauty... The Caledonian Range
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Caledonian Range: White Oak
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Caledonian Range The Caledonian Range has been designed to demonstrate the elegance and natural beauty of a hardwood floor. The range is perfectly suited to modern interiors offering both Solid and Engineered products.
Solid Boards
Oak
Oak
Oak
Lacquered Natural Grade
Lacquered Rustic Grade
Matt Lacquered Natural Grade
Oak
Oak
Oak
Brushed & UV Oiled Natural Grade
Lacquered Prime Grade
Stained, Lacquered, Hand Scraped, FJ Rustic Grade
Walnut Lacquered Mill Run Grade
Thicknesses available: 18mm, 20mm Widths available: 90mm, 110mm, 125mm, 135mm, 150mm, 175mm, 203mm For more product specific information please go to www.akirby.co.uk
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Caledonian Range: Walnut
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Caledonian Range Engineered Boards
Oak
Oak
Oak
Matt Lacquered Rustic Grade
Brushed & UV Oiled Rustic Grade
Lacquered Rustic Grade
Oak
Oak
Oak
Unfinished (Pre-sanded) Rustic Grade
UV Oiled Rustic Grade
Brushed & UV Oiled Rustic Grade
Oak
Oak
Oak
Matt Lacquered Rustic Grade
Unfinished (Pre-sanded) Natural Grade
Lacquered Natural Grade
Oak
Blacknut
Walnut
Brushed & UV Oiled Natural Grade
Stained & Lacquered Natural Grade
UV Lacquered Natural Grade
Thicknesses available: 14mm, 15mm, 18mm, 20mm, 22mm Widths available: 120mm, 125mm, 127mm, 148mm, 150mm, 180mm, 189mm, 190mm, 220mm For more product specific information please go to www.akirby.co.uk
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Caledonian Range: Oak (Matt Lacquered)
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Modern, fresh, dynamic... The Contemporary Range
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Contemporary Range: Hint of Grey
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Contemporary Range A range of classic White Oak in a variety of finishes. All Contemporary boards have a click profile, micro bevelled edges on all 4 sides with a softwood core base.
Engineered Boards
Oak (Cold Grey)
Oak (Hint of Grey)
Oak (White Grey)
Brushed, French Grey Stained, Matt Lacquered Rustic Grade
Brushed & White Stained, Natural Oiled Rustic Grade
Brushed & Cream Stained, Matt Lacquered Rustic Grade
Oak
Oak
Oak (Coffee)
Matt Lacquered Natural Grade
Brushed & UV Oiled Rustic Grade
Stained, Brushed & UV Oiled Rustic Grade
Oak (Honey)
Oak
Oak (Knotty)
Stained, Brushed & UV Oiled Rustic Grade
(Knotty Whitewash)
UV Oiled Rustic Grade
Brushed & Whitewashed Rustic Grade
Thicknesses available: 14/2.5mm, 15/4mm Widths available: 180mm, 189mm For more product specific information please go to www.akirby.co.uk
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Contemporary Range: Oak (Knotty)
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Unique, innovative,
sophisticated... The Concept Range
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Concept Range: Nut Brown
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Concept Range Every Concept floor is custom made in our Chirk based factory using the finest quality White Oak and presents you with only the most desirable tones. We also offer a bespoke colour matching service for those who require extra customisation. Concept
Oak (Black Russian)
Oak
Oak (Golden Dream)
Oiled Natural Grade
(Brandy Manhattan)
Oak (Indian Summer)
Oak (Irish Coffee)
Oak (Sea Breeze)
Oiled Natural Grade
Oiled Natural Grade
Oiled Natural Grade
Oak (Sunset Island)
Oak (White Russian)
Oiled Natural Grade
Oiled Natural Grade
Oiled Natural Grade
Oiled Natural Grade
Thicknesses available: 15/4mm or 22/4mm Widths available: 189mm For more product specific information please go to www.akirby.co.uk Concept II Range: Summer Blue
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Concept II
Oak (Dusky Grey)
Oak (Emerald Green)
Oak (Flame Red)
Brushed & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Brushed & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Brushed & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Oak
Oak (Nut Brown)
Oak
Brushed & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
(Ocean Turquoise)
Oak (Pewter)
Oak (Pure White)
Oak (Summer Blue)
Brushed & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Brushed & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Brushed & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
(Midnight Black) Brushed & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Brushed & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Thicknesses available: 15/4mm or 22/4mm Widths available: 189mm For more product specific information please go to www.akirby.co.uk
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Concept Range Concept Elite
Oak
Oak
Oak
Brushed Twice & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Brushed Twice & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Brushed Twice & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Oak
Oak
Oak
Brushed Twice & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Brushed Twice & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Brushed Twice & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Oak (Pewter Elite)
Oak
Oak
Brushed Twice & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
Brushed Twice & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
(Dusky Grey Elite)
(Midnight Black Elite)
Brushed Twice & Hardwax Oiled Natural Grade
(Emerald Green Elite)
(Nut Brown Elite)
(Pure White Elite)
(Flame Red Elite)
(Ocean Turquoise Elite)
(Summer Blue Elite)
Thicknesses available: 15/4mm or 22/4mm Widths available: 189mm For more product specific information please go to www.akirby.co.uk
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Concept Elite Range: Pewter
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Elegance, quality & finesse... The Diamond Plus Range
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Diamond Plus Range: Chocolate Oak
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Diamond Plus Range Elegance, quality, finesse. The Diamond Plus Range exudes opulence with superior boards available in a variety of species, textures and finishes. The array of distinctive finishes gives you a chance to add individuality to your floor, whilst retaining the hard wearing, durable nature of timber.
Solid Boards
Oak
Oak (Antique)
Oak (Square Peg)
Hand Scraped, Aluminium Oxide Matt Lacquered Natural Grade
Hand Scraped, Stained & Lacquered Natural Grade
Hand Scraped, Square Pegs, Stained Antique & Lacquered Natural Grade
Oak (Wheat)
Oak (Chocolate)
Oak (Butterscotch)
Hand Scraped, Wheat Stained & Lacquered Natural Grade
Brushed & UV Lacquered Rustic Grade
Stained, Brushed & UV Lacquered Rustic Grade
Thicknesses available: 18mm Widths available: 125mm, 150mm For more product specific information please go to www.akirby.co.uk
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Diamond Plus Range: White Oak
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Diamond Plus Range Engineered Boards
Oak
Oak
Oak (Biscuit)
H/S, Stained & Lacquered Natural Grade
H/S, Golden Stained & UV Lacquered Natural Grade
Stained & Natural Oiled Rustic Grade
Oak
Oak
Oak
UV Oiled Rustic Grade
Black UV Oiled Rustic Grade
Double Fumed Rustic Grade
Oak
Oak
Oak
Smoke Effect Stain & UV Oiled Rustic Grade
White Stained & UV Oiled Rustic Grade
UV Oiled Natural Grade
Hickory
Walnut
Walnut
Hand Scraped, Lacquered Rustic Grade
Matt Lacquered Natural Grade
Unfinished Natural Grade
Thicknesses available: 14/3mm, 18/4mm, 20/5mm, 20/6mm, 22/4mm Widths available: 125mm, 127mm, 160mm, 180mm, 189mm, 190mm, 290mm
Slate Stained, Cross Cut & Natural Oiled Rustic Grade
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Diamond Plus Range: Biscuit
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Classical, stylish
& timeless... The Traditional Range
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Traditional Range: White Oak
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Traditional Range Our Traditional Range of hardwood blocks, strip and overlay flooring are manufactured at our factory in Chirk. This facility not only offers you bespoke sizes and finishes, but also, an unfinished floor gives you the option to finish your floor in a style that suits your lifestyle and your home.
Unfinished Solid Strip
Oak
Oak
Oak
Unfinished Natural Grade
Unfinished Prime Grade
Unfinished Mill Run Grade
Maple Unfinished Prime Grade
UNFINISHED SOLID STRIP: Thicknesses available: 20mm Widths available: Various widths available. SOLID BLOCKS: Thicknesses available: 20mm Widths available: 70mm standard. Others available on request. ENGINEERED BLOCKS: Thicknesses available: 18/4mm Widths available: 70mm, 90mm For more product specific information please go to www.akirby.co.uk
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Solid Blocks
Oak
Oak
Unfinished Natural Grade
Unfinished Prime Grade
Engineered Blocks
Oak
Oak
Unfinished Natural Grade
Lacquered Natural Grade
Blocks can be laid in the following patterns:
Traditional Range: White Oak Strip
Herringbone
Diagonal Basket*
Square Basket*
Double Herringbone
Brick Half Bond
Diagonal Herringbone
*Please Note: Basket pattern requires a special block size (length needs to be divisible by width).
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Technical Guide Solid Boards A solid board is as it says, a board made entirely of one piece of solid wood.
CALEDONIAN RANGE DESCRIPTION:
Solid and Engineered strip available in a variety of species. Engineered boards available with a 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm or 6mm wear layer, depending on width.
SOLID DETAIL: Thickness: 18mm, 20mm Width: 90mm, 110mm, 125mm, 135mm, 150mm, 175mm, 203mm Length: Random length, 2200mm Finish: Various including matt lacquer, UV oil Profile: T&G
Multi-Layer/Engineered Boards They consist of a hardwood veneer with either a hardwood or poplar core, and a soft wood base. A multi-layer can also be a hardwood veneer with several layers of T&G plywood as the base.
ENGINEERED DETAIL: Thickness: 14/2.5mm, 14/3mm, 15/4mm, 18/4mm, 18/5mm, 20/4mm, 20/6mm, 22/6mm Width: 120mm, 125mm, 127mm, 148mm, 150mm, 180mm, 189mm, 190mm, 220mm Length: Various from random length to 1900mm Finish: Varies from unfinished to smoked stained and UV oiled Profile: T&G, Click
CONTEMPORARY RANGE
Plank Refers to solid or engineered with one face of hardwood veneer across the full width of the board, whereas 3-strip comprises of random length veneer staves, laid 3 wide on the base of the boards.
DESCRIPTION: Thickness: Width: Length: Finish: Profile:
A range of classic White Oak in variety of finishes. All Contemporary boards have a click profile, micro beveled edges on all 4 sides with a softwood core base. 14/2.5mm, 15/4mm 180mm, 189mm 1860mm, 2200mm Various Click, 5G Click
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CONCEPT
TRADITIONAL RANGE
DESCRIPTION: Engineered boards individually finished in a variety of colours.
DESCRIPTION: Available in unfinished solid strip, unfinished solid blocks and unfinished and lacquered engineered blocks.
CONCEPT FINISH DETAIL: Thickness: 15/4mm or 22/4mm Width: 189mm Length: 1860mm Finish: Stained and natural oiled Profile: T&G CONCEPT II FINISH DETAIL: Thickness: 15/4mm or 22/4mm Width: 189mm Length: 1860mm Finish: Stained, brushed and hardwax oiled Profile: T&G CONCEPT ELITE FINISH DETAIL: Thickness: 15/4mm or 22/4mm Width: 189mm Length: 1860mm Finish: Stained, brushed twice and hardwax oiled Profile: T&G
DIAMOND PLUS RANGE DESCRIPTION:
Solid and Engineered boards available. Engineered come with a 3, 4, 5 or 6mm wear layer on a plywood or 3 layer softwood core depending on width. All come in plank form.
SOLID DETAIL: Thickness: 18mm Width: 125mm, 150mm Length: Random length Finish: Various including matt lacquer, UV oil Profile: T&G ENGINEERED DETAIL: Thickness: 14/3mm, 18/4mm, 20/5mm, 20/6mm, 22/4mm Width: 125mm, 127mm, 160mm, 180mm, 189mm, 190mm, 290mm Length: Various Finish: Various including matt lacquer, UV oil, smoked stains Profile: T&G, Click
STRIP DETAIL: Thickness: 20mm Width: Various widths are available Length: Random Finish: Unfinished; All unfinished products require sanding and sealing once laid Profile: T&G SOLID BLOCKS DETAIL: Thickness: 20mm Width: 70mm as standard. Other sizes available on request Length: 228mm as standard. Other sizes available on request Finish: Unfinished; All unfinished products require sanding and sealing once laid Profile: T&G ENGINEERED BLOCKS DETAIL: Thickness: 18/4mm Width: 70mm, 90mm Length: 228mm, 350mm, 450mm Finish: Unfinished or lacquered. All unfinished products require sanding and sealing once laid Profile: T&G
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Further information Colour, Hardness and Species Each individual species of wood has its own characteristics, appearance* and durability. When choosing a hardwood floor, the purpose should be taken into account when looking at which species to use. The colour of wood can also develop over time in reaction to sunlight exposure, with darker woods gaining in richness of colour and others may lighten. The stain and finish of your flooring may also vary in different lights so Atkinson & Kirby are happy to send samples for you to consider at your leisure. The finest finishing of the finest floors No floor is finished without good quality profile trims and accessories and choosing these is just as important as choosing your floor. Atkinson & Kirby offers a great choice of accessories. Installation Adhesives ■ Underlays ■ Fitting & application tools ■
Maintenance Cleaners & maintenance oils
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Finishing Lacquers and oils ■ Profiles and trims ■
* Samples are only a representation and cannot be used as an exact indication of colour/grade.
Maintenance Hardwood floors can be easily maintained and kept in good condition ageing with style and constantly developing in character. If your hardwood floor is neglected or worn, renovations can easily be carried out. Here are some top tips to get the most out of your hardwood floor: Do not lay hardwood flooring in wet areas such as shower rooms or bathrooms. ■ Sweep or dust/dry mop regularly to remove dirt and grit using soft fabrics and when vacuuming use a felt or soft brush-head attachment. ■ Avoid heavy mopping, too much water can damage the floor. ■ Any spillages should be cleaned up immediately. ■ Barrier matting should be provided at all external doorways. ■ Pet claws, sharp objects, stiletto heels etc can all damage hardwood floors. ■ Protective pads should be used under all furniture legs. ■ Check doorways and heavy traffic areas for signs of heavy wear. This is indicated by a dulling of the surface and a grey appearance. At this stage it is necessary to apply a maintenance coat of seal. ■
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Product selector What is your subfloor? (It must be sound, level and dry)
Joists or Battens
Original floorboards or Plywood
Stone, concrete or another solid material
Is there any underfloor heating?
Is there any underfloor heating?
Is there any underfloor heating?
YES
NO
Engineered/ Multi-Layer Flooring over 18mm in thickness ONLY
Any Solid or Engineered/ Multi-Layer Flooring over 18mm in thickness
YES
NO
Engineered/ Multi-Layer Flooring ONLY
Any Solid or Engineered/ Multi-Layer Flooring
YES
Engineered/ Multi-Layer Flooring ONLY
NO
Any Solid or Engineered/ Multi-Layer Flooring ONLY
Contemporary Range: Honey Oak
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Established in 1903 Atkinson and Kirby are experts in supplying hardwood flooring, together with water resistant LivLoc Click Vinyl and Kronoswiss laminate flooring. Unrivalled customer service, selection of accessories and next day delivery service together with FSC® certification make Atkinson & Kirby the first choice for all your flooring needs.
At Richard Burbidge we have been producing the finest quality home and garden wood and timber products for over 140 years, striving to create a lasting impression in every property. Choose from a wide range of designs and visit our unique STAIRPLANNER™ for the ultimate in bespoke stair design.
Masons Timber Products is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of Timber Home Improvement Products operating within the DIY Retail, Merchant and Manufacturing sectors for over 80 years. Our wide range of timber and sheet material products, available from stock, makes us a one stop shop for the independent retailer.
Product Ranges: ■ Solid and Engineered Hardwood Flooring ■ LivLoc Luxury Click Vinyl ■ Kronoswiss Laminate Flooring ■ Flooring Accessories
Product Ranges: ■ Stairparts – Contemporary & Traditional ■ Mouldings – Decorative, Architectural & Stripwood ■ Outdoor Decking Balustrade
Product Ranges: ■ Sheet Material – MDF, Melamine Faced Chipboard, Chipboard, Plywood, Pineboard, etc. ■ Timber – Mouldings, PSE, Sawn, Sawn & Treated, etc
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