Pearl Grey Oak Wide Plank Engineered Flooring 260mm AM-19| AMUER
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AMUER · OAK 3-LAYER · CHINA FACTORY
The saw mark process is clearly visible here — fine parallel striations expose the cooler grey-silver fibres beneath the oak's natural amber tone.
AM-19 brings the coolest, most contemporary grey tone in the AMUER range to a 260mm extra-wide plank format. Its pale grey-silver surface isn't stained — it's created by the saw mark process, which strips back the natural amber of European oak to reveal the paler fibres beneath, while keeping the authentic grain structure of real wood fully visible.
Built as a 15/4mm three-layer engineered floor with a 4mm solid oak wear layer, in CD natural character grade with a UV lacquer finish, AM-19 is engineered for both residential and light commercial spaces that call for an architectural, minimal aesthetic.
The saw mark process is clearly visible here — fine parallel striations expose the cooler grey-silver fibres beneath the oak's natural amber tone.
CE · FSC Chain of Custody · EUDR· ISO 9001:2015
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Full Product Specification
| Specification | AM-19 Detail |
| Product Code | AM-19 |
| Species | Top layer European Oak; Poplar core and backing layer |
| Construction | 3-Layer Engineered Hardwood — cross-ply solid timber core for dimensional stability |
Total Thickness | 15mm |
Wear Layer | 4mm solid European oak -- supports 3-4 full sanding and refinishing cycles |
Board Width | 260mm -- extra-wide plank format |
Board Length | 2,200mm |
Colour | AM-19 Pearl Grey -- cool grey-white; saw mark process exposes pale silver-grey surface of the oak fibre beneath the natural amber tone; UV lacquer seals and fixes the pale colour |
Surface Treatment | Saw Mark -- circular saw blade marks applied across the board face; parallel mechanical striations; cool industrial texture distinct from wire-brushed or hand-scraped surfaces |
Finish | UV Lacquer -- UV-cured hard surface lacquer; factory-applied; seals saw mark texture; maximum durability; low maintenance; satin sheen |
Grading | CD -- Natural Character Grade: moderate character features; small to medium tight knots; natural colour variation; flowing grain; occasional mineral streaks |
Installation | Click floating (Uniclic-compatible) -- no adhesive; suitable for concrete screed, existing tiles, timber subfloor |
Underfloor Heating | Compatible — maximum surface temperature 27°C (hydronic and electric systems) |
Emission Class | E1 |
Certifications | CE (EN 13489) · FSC Chain of Custody · EUDR · ISO 9001:2015 |
MOQ | 200 m² per SKU |
Lead Time | 15–25 business days (standard) — 10–15 days for repeat orders with spec on file |
Packaging | Carton box with protective foam · Custom OEM packaging available |
Production | AMUER China Factory — 50,000 m² · ~300 workers · Est. 1997 |
Why AM-19 Reads as a Continuous Grey Architectural Surface
AM-19 is a 260mm extra-wide plank engineered oak floor in pearl grey with a saw mark surface and UV lacquer finish, offering the coldest and most architecturally contemporary tone in the AMUER engineered hardwood range. Constructed as a 15/4mm three-layer engineered floor with a 4mm oak wear layer, the floor achieves its pale grey-silver appearance not through surface staining, but through the saw mark process itself. Fine parallel saw cuts expose the cooler inner fibres of the European oak, creating a naturally pale grey texture across the board surface, while the UV lacquer seals the color with a durable low-sheen finish that requires no periodic maintenance.
At 260mm wide, AM-19 creates an exceptionally seamless visual effect with minimal board joints, allowing the floor to read almost as a continuous architectural surface rather than individual planks. This makes it especially suited to contemporary minimalist, industrial, and modern architectural interiors where the floor functions as a calm spatial backdrop. The CD grade introduces moderate natural character — including medium tight knots and flowing grain variation — which appear as subtle grey-brown features against the pale surface, adding depth and authenticity without disrupting the clean overall appearance.
Design Guide
AM-19's pearl grey tone and saw mark texture are the most architecturally specific in the AMUER range -- they point strongly toward particular interior aesthetics. Three contexts where AM-19 is the definitive floor choice:
Industrial Heritage
In industrial-heritage conversions -- warehouses, factories, loft buildings -- AM-19's saw mark texture echoes the machine aesthetic of the architecture. The cool grey tone picks up the grey of weathered concrete, exposed steel beams, and factory glazing. The wide 260mm boards match the industrial scale of the space. Against warm brick and aged timber, the pale grey floor provides contrast without conflict.
Dark Sophisticated
The most unexpected application of AM-19: as a pale floor in a dark, moody interior. Deep charcoal walls, forest green panelling, dark velvet upholstery, and warm candlelit lighting -- against all of these, the pearl grey floor glows as the lightest element in the room, providing contrast and spatial grounding. The saw mark texture reflects ambient light softly across the grey surface.
Installation & Room Suitability
Click Installation (Floating)
AM-19 uses Uniclic-compatible click floating installation. The 260mm extra-wide board format requires meticulous subfloor preparation -- any unevenness is amplified across the wider board.
•No adhesive required -- click lock floating installation
•Subfloor flatness: 3mm per 2m maximum -- critical for 260mm boards; check and level carefully
•Expansion gap at all walls: minimum 15mm (wider gap required for 260mm format)
•48-hour acclimatisation at room temperature before installation
•Install perpendicular to room entry for optimal visual effect
Stagger end joints: minimum 400mm between adjacent rows
Underfloor Heating
AM-19 is compatible with both hydronic and electric UFH. Extra-wide boards require careful humidity management -- 260mm boards have more potential for edge movement than narrower planks.
✓Maximum surface temperature: 27 degrees C (hydronic and electric)
✓Switch off heating 48 hours before installation
✓After installation: increase 1-2 degrees C per day to target temperature
✓Maintain indoor humidity 45-60% RH year-round -- tighter range for 260mm
✓UV lacquer handles UFH cycles without risk of cracking or delamination
Thermal resistance 0.15 m2 K/W maximum
Room Suitability
| Room / Application | Suitability | Notes |
| Contemporary Open Plan | Excellent | 260mm grey oak creates an architectural floor plane in open-plan spaces. The pale cool tone and saw mark texture read as a continuous grey surface at distance. |
| Living Rooms | Excellent | The most architecturally impactful floor in the AMUER range. Grey tone works with any dark, white, or concrete palette. |
| Bedrooms | Excellent | Cool, pale tone creates a sophisticated, calming bedroom environment. Less warm than natural oak but visually refined. |
Home Offices / Studios | Excellent | Grey tone provides a focused, neutral environment. UV lacquer suits desk chair use with mat. |
Hallways | Very Good | Extra-wide boards make hallways feel more expansive. UV lacquer durability handles traffic well. |
Kitchen | Good | UV lacquer more water-resistant than oil. Seal all board joints. Wipe spills promptly. |
Commercial & Retail | Excellent | 260mm grey oak at UV lacquer quality is a premium commercial floor specification -- works in gallery, retail, and office contexts. |
Hospitality -- Rooms & Suites | Very Good | Cool grey tone creates a design-forward hotel room. Suits properties targeting a contemporary guest profile. |
Bathrooms | Not Recommended | Not suitable for persistent moisture -- specify SPC flooring for wet rooms. |
Care & Maintenance — UV Lacquer on Saw Mark Surface
| Task | Method |
| Daily | Dry sweep or vacuum with soft brush head -- no beater bar. Note: pale grey surface shows dust and footprints more readily than warm dark floors; regular sweeping is especially important |
| Weekly | Damp mop with well-wrung cloth and pH-neutral lacquered floor cleaner -- no standing water. Pale surface may show cleaning product residue; rinse with clean water |
| Spills | Wipe immediately -- UV lacquer is more water-resistant than oil but standing coloured liquids (wine, coffee, juice) risk permanent staining if left on pale grey surface |
Saw mark texture | The saw mark striations may collect very fine dust in the valleys -- a soft brush head vacuuming along the grain direction clears this most effectively |
Deep cleaning | Use manufacturer-recommended lacquered floor cleaner annually -- do not use abrasive pads or bleach-based products, which may affect the pale tone |
Never | Steam mop · abrasive cleaners · bleach · solvent-based products · oil products (will cloud or stain lacquer) · re-oiling (lacquered floor, not oiled) |
Certifications & Factory
Manufactured by AMUER — China Factory
AM-19 is manufactured at AMUER's China factory: 50,000 m2, approximately 300 workers, producing engineered hardwood flooring since 1997. The saw mark surface process and pale grey colour require additional quality control steps at surface finishing and colour grading that are part of the AM-19 production protocol. Every AM-19 shipment carries the following as standard:
✓CE Marking (EN 13489) -- required for all EU market sales
✓FSC Chain of Custody -- sustainable timber sourcing documentation
✓EUDR — EU Deforestation Regulation compliance
✓E1 Emission Class -- lowest European formaldehyde standard
✓ISO 9001:2015 -- certified quality management system
FAQ
Q1.What is pearl grey engineered oak flooring?
Pearl grey engineered oak flooring is a pale, cool grey-toned engineered hardwood floor in which the grey colour is achieved through a saw mark surface treatment that exposes the paler inner fibres of the European oak beneath the natural amber surface tone, sealed with UV lacquer for a hard-wearing, low-maintenance finish. AMUER AM-19 is 260mm wide, 2,200mm long, 15/4mm total thickness with a 4mm solid European oak wear layer, CD natural character grade, saw mark surface treatment, UV lacquer finish, and click installation.
Q2. What is saw mark surface treatment on oak flooring?
Saw mark surface treatment creates fine parallel mechanical striations across the face of each oak board, exposing cooler, paler inner wood fibres and producing a linear, directional texture distinct from brushed, smooth, or hand-scraped surfaces. In AM-19, this process is what creates the pearl grey colour — it is the actual colour of the inner oak fibre, not a stain or pigment.
Q3. How is AM-19 pearl grey different from AM-03 white oak?
AM-19 achieves its cool colour through the saw mark surface process; AM-03 achieves its pale colour through a white oil treatment. AM-19 is greyer and cooler at 260mm wide with UV lacquer; AM-03 is warmer and creamier at 190mm with natural oil requiring re-oiling every 1-3 years.
Q4. What does 260mm extra-wide plank mean?
260mm wide plank means each board is 260mm across, producing the maximum available board width in the AMUER long plank range with the fewest joint lines across any given room width — approximately 11 joint lines in a 3m room versus 15 for 190mm boards.
Q5. Can AM-19 be used over underfloor heating?
Yes, AM-19 is compatible with both hydronic and electric underfloor heating systems, with a maximum recommended surface temperature of 27°C. Humidity should be maintained at 45-60% RH year-round for the extra-wide boards.
Q6. Will the grey colour of AM-19 fade or change over time?
The grey colour is very stable under UV lacquer because it comes from the structural colour of the inner oak fibre exposed by the saw mark process, not from an applied pigment or stain, so it changes very slowly over many years of normal use.
Q7. Can AM-19 be sanded and refinished?
Yes, AM-19 has a 4mm solid oak wear layer supporting 3-4 full sanding and refinishing cycles. After sanding, the saw mark surface can be re-applied and refinished with UV lacquer to restore the pearl grey appearance.
Q8. What is the minimum order for AM-19?
The standard minimum order for AMUER AM-19 is 200 m2 per SKU from our China factory.
Free samples are available -- email arboren@arboren.com. Samples are dispatched to EU, Australian, and most international addresses within 4-5business days. OEM orders based on AM-19 specification available from 200 m2 MOQ -- contact arboren@arboren.com for custom grey intensity and packaging specifications.
Related
AC-09 -- Smoked Oak 260mm
Same 260mm extra-wide format and UV lacquer as AM-19. Smoked dark tone -- the opposite colour direction from pearl grey. Same width comparison.
AM-03 — White Oak
Similar pale tone achieved differently -- white oil rather than saw mark. Warmer cream-white. 190mm standard plank. Natural oil maintenance required.
AM-05 -- Natural Oak 220mm
Same UV lacquer finish and wide plank format as AM-19. Warm natural sandy-brown tone -- for comparison with grey. 220mm wide.
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Pearl Grey Oak · 260mm Extra-Wide Plank · CD Grade · Saw Mark · UV Lacquer · Click
15/4mm · 2,200mm length · CE & FSC certified · Factory direct AMUER China · 200 m2 MOQ
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