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Natural Light Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring 190mm EF AM-02 | AMUER

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Categories	Long Plank Flooring
Brand	AMUER Engineered Hardwood Flooring Manufacturer
Model	AM-02
FOB port	Dalian
Terms of Payment	L/C, T/T

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AMUER · OAK 3-LAYER · CHINA FACTORY

Natural Light Oak Long Plank Engineered Flooring — AM-02

AM-02 is a 190mm wide long plank engineered oak floor in EF select grade with a brushed surface and natural oil finish — the same warm amber tone and open-wood feel as AM-01 Natural Oak, refined to a cleaner, more uniform appearance by the higher EF grade specification, which limits the presence of knots and sapwood while retaining the authentic character of natural oiled oak.

CE · FSC Chain of Custody · CARB Phase 2 · ISO 9001:2015

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Full Product Specification

Specification	AM-02 Detail
Product Code	AM-02
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	14mm
Wear Layer	3mm solid European oak — supports 2–3 full sanding and refinishing cycles
Board Width	190mm
Board Length	1,900mm
Colour	AM-02 Natural Light — warm honey-amber tone, natural oil finish; warmer than white oak, cleaner than AM-01 ABCD Natural
Surface Treatment	Brushed — wire-brushed to remove soft early-wood; late-wood grain raised; subtle natural texture
Finish	Natural Oil — penetrating oil, no surface film, matte, repairable; feeds and protects wood from within
Grading	EF — Select Grade: minimal knots (pin knots only) · tight consistent grain · low inter-board colour variation · no open sapwood
Installation	Click floating (Uniclic-compatible) — no adhesive; suitable for concrete screed, tiles, timber subfloor
Underfloor Heating	Compatible — maximum surface temperature 27°C (hydronic and electric systems)
Emission Class	E1 — CARB Phase 2 compliant
Certifications	CE (EN 13489) · FSC Chain of Custody · CARB Phase 2 · 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

Natural Oak Character, Refined — AM-02 EF Select Grade

AM-02 is a 190mm wide long plank engineered oak floor in EF select grade with a brushed surface and natural oil finish — the natural warmth and honest wood character of European oak, refined to a cleaner, more consistent visual appearance by the higher EF grade specification, which produces a floor with minimal knots, tighter grain, and lower inter-board colour variation than full-character ABCD grade, while preserving every quality of the natural oil and brushed surface finish.

The distinction between AM-02 and AM-01 is one of visual register, not of quality or material. Both products are 14/3mm, 190mm wide, brushed, and naturally oiled from the same European oak species and the same Chinese production facility. The difference is entirely in the grading: AM-01 ABCD accepts the full character range of the species — knots, sapwood, mineral streaks, strong variation. AM-02 EF selects for boards where knots are limited to pin-sized tight knots, where grain lines run consistently in one direction, and where colour variation from board to board is low. The installed result is a floor that reads as warm and natural, but calm and ordered rather than bold and characterful.

EF grade makes AM-02 the natural choice when a natural oil finish is specified but the interior design context calls for restraint — when the floor should provide warmth and material authenticity without competing with artwork, furniture, or architecture for visual attention. It is particularly effective in contemporary transitional interiors, where the floor is intended to be read as a quality material rather than a design statement; in spaces where the furniture is the primary visual interest; and in commercial environments — boutique retail, gallery spaces, hotel rooms — where consistency across large floor areas matters more than individual board character.

The brushed surface treatment is identical to AM-01: wire-brushed to remove soft early-wood fibres, leaving the late-wood grain fractionally raised. The tactile texture is subtle and directional, felt underfoot and visible in raking light, but it does not dominate the visual appearance of the floor. The natural oil finish penetrates the wood fibre completely, feeding the grain and preserving the natural amber tone of the oak without the sheen or barrier of a lacquer surface. The floor is matte, warm, and tactile — and, like all naturally oiled floors, it develops a richer patina over time as the oil is renewed and the wood responds to use.

Design Guide

AM-02 EF's clean warm amber tone is deliberately calm — a natural oak floor that provides material warmth without grain drama. Three interior combinations where this quality is most valued:

Warm Contemporary

AM-02's consistent EF grain allows the furniture and objects in the room to take the visual lead. Warm white or greige walls reflect the amber tones of the natural oil finish; aged timber furniture and matte brass hardware echo the warm palette of the oak without competing with its grain. The result is a coherent, layered interior where every element supports the others.

Gallery & Studio

AM-02 provides the warmth that pure white gallery spaces need to feel welcoming rather than clinical. The EF grain is minimal enough not to compete with artwork or product display. The natural oil surface reads as an authentic material without the visual noise of character grade. Ideal for gallery spaces, boutique retail, and professional studios.

Japandi / Wabi-Sabi

The Japandi aesthetic — Scandinavian restraint meets Japanese wabi-sabi — calls for natural materials expressed with quiet confidence. AM-02 EF fits precisely: warm natural oak tone, honest brushed texture, no artificial ageing or drama. Against clay plasters, rattan furniture, and undyed linen textiles, the floor grounds the space without interrupting the calm.

Installation & Room Suitability

Click Installation (Floating)

AM-02 uses a Uniclic-compatible click floating system — boards lock without adhesive over an underlay. Suitable over concrete screed, existing tiles, existing vinyl, and timber subfloors.

•No adhesive required — clean and reversible installation

•Subfloor flatness: ≤3mm per 2m — level before installation

•Expansion gap at all walls and fixed objects: minimum 10mm

•48-hour acclimatisation at room temperature before installation

•Pre-fitted foam or combination underlay recommended

Install in the direction of natural light where possible

Underfloor Heating

AM-02 is compatible with both hydronic and electric UFH systems. The 3-layer engineered construction resists the dimensional movement that solid wood experiences under heating cycles.

✓Maximum surface temperature: 27°C (hydronic and electric)

✓Switch off heating 24 hours before installation

✓After installation: increase 1–2°C per day to operating temperature

✓Maintain indoor humidity 40–65% RH year-round

✓Natural oil handles UFH cycles better than lacquer — no cracking risk

Thermal resistance ≤ 0.15 m²·K/W

Room Suitability

Room / Application	Suitability	Notes
Living Rooms & Open Plan	Excellent	EF grade provides calm, consistent warmth across open-plan spaces. Works beautifully with both natural and artificial light.
Bedrooms	Excellent	EF grain and natural oil create a serene, warm bedroom environment. Low board-to-board variation suits restful spaces.
Hallways & Corridors	Excellent	Consistent EF appearance and brushed texture conceal light wear effectively. Re-oil high-traffic areas annually.
Home Offices	Excellent	Natural oil surface, clean EF grain — ideal for working environments where the floor should recede visually.
Kitchens	Good	Seal all board joints at installation. Wipe spills immediately. Re-oil annually in kitchen areas. EF grade shows fewer food stain patterns than ABCD.
Basements	Good	Engineered construction handles below-grade humidity. Use DPC membrane over concrete before installation.
Boutique Retail / Gallery	Very Good	EF consistency is well-suited to commercial spaces where floor uniformity supports the primary display. Low visual noise.
Bathrooms / Wet Rooms	Not Recommended	Not suitable for persistent moisture — specify SPC flooring for bathrooms and wet rooms.

Care & Maintenance — Natural Oil Finish

Task	Method
Daily	Dry sweep or vacuum with soft brush head — no beater bar; brush direction of grain
Weekly	Damp mop with well-wrung cloth and pH-neutral wood floor cleaner — no standing water on oiled surface
Spills	Wipe immediately — natural oil is not waterproof; standing spills can stain the open wood fibre
Spot repair	Lightly abrade worn area (240 grit along grain) and re-oil locally — no need to sand the entire floor
Full re-oil	Every 1–3 years depending on traffic — use AMUER Floor Care Oil or compatible penetrating oil
Never	Steam mop · abrasive cleaners · bleach · solvent-based products · excessive water

Certifications & Factory

Manufactured by AMUER — China Factory

AM-02 is manufactured at AMUER's China factory: a 50,000 m² facility with approximately 300 workers producing engineered hardwood flooring since 1997. ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management covers raw material intake, in-process dimensional checks, surface finish audit, board selection audit, and pre-shipment inspection. Every AM-01 shipment carries the following certifications as standard:

✓CE Marking (EN 13489) — required for all EU market sales

✓FSC Chain of Custody — sustainable timber sourcing documentation

✓CARB Phase 2 — US formaldehyde compliance; enables US distribution

✓E1 Emission Class — lowest European formaldehyde standard

✓ISO 9001:2015 — certified quality management system

FAQ

Q1. What is natural light oak EF grade engineered hardwood flooring?

Natural light oak EF grade engineered hardwood flooring is a multi-layer engineered wood floor with a solid European oak wear layer in EF select grade — the specification between prime and character grades — which produces a clean, consistent grain appearance with minimal knots and low inter-board colour variation, finished with a brushed surface and natural penetrating oil.

AMUER AM-02 has a 3mm solid oak wear layer over a cross-ply timber core (14mm total), 190mm × 1,900mm long plank format, brushed surface treatment, natural oil finish, and click installation. EF grade sits above ABCD character grade in cleanliness, but below G prime grade in strictness — it retains the natural warmth and authenticity of European oak while presenting a quieter, more uniform visual.

Q2. What is the difference between AM-02 EF grade and AM-01 ABCD grade?

The only difference between AM-02 and AM-01 is the grading: AM-02 is EF select grade (minimal knots, tight grain, low colour variation) and AM-01 is ABCD full character grade (open knots, sapwood, mineral streaks, strong inter-board variation) — all other specifications are identical.

Both products are 14/3mm, 190mm wide, brushed, naturally oiled, and produced at the same facility to the same quality standard. Choose AM-01 when bold character and visual individuality are the design intent. Choose AM-02 when a consistent, natural-looking floor is needed — where the floor provides warmth without competing with the furniture or architecture for visual attention.

Q3. What does EF grade mean in engineered oak flooring?

EF grade in engineered oak flooring designates a select grade specification — boards with minimal knots (small tight knots only), consistent tight grain structure, and low inter-board colour variation, producing a visually clean and ordered floor while remaining genuinely natural in surface and character.

In the European oak grading hierarchy: G (prime) is the cleanest — virtually clear of all features; EF (select) allows small tight knots and minor grain variation; ABCD (full character) includes the complete range including open knots, sapwood, and mineral streaks. AM-02 EF sits between prime and character — natural-looking but restrained.

Q4. What is the difference between AM-02 Natural Light Oak and AM-03 White Oak?

AM-02 Natural Light Oak uses natural oil finish, preserving the warm amber tone of European oak; AM-03 White Oak uses white oil finish, which adds a white pigment that lightens and cools the oak tone toward pale beige — similar brushed surface and EF grade, different colour temperature.

AM-02 reads as warm — honey, amber, and pale gold tones with a subtle natural patina. AM-03 reads as cool — pale beige, sand, and off-white tones with a Scandinavian whitened appearance. Both are 190mm, 14/3mm, EF grade, brushed, and click installation. The choice is entirely about palette: warm traditional versus cool contemporary.

Q5. What is natural oil finish and how does it differ from UV lacquer?

Natural oil finish penetrates the wood fibre rather than forming a surface coating — preserving the matte, tactile, open-wood feel of oak, and allowing spot repair and re-oiling without full sanding; UV lacquer forms a hard surface film, providing more scratch resistance and easier daily cleaning at the cost of a coated surface feel.

For AM-02, natural oil is the finish of choice when authenticity and spot-repairability matter more than maximum scratch resistance. An oiled floor can have worn or marked areas refreshed locally with 240-grit abrasion and a coat of oil, without sanding the entire floor. A lacquered floor is more resistant to scratches, but surface damage typically requires full sanding to repair well.

Q6. Can AM-02 be used over underfloor heating?

Yes — AM-02 engineered hardwood flooring is compatible with both hydronic and electric underfloor heating systems, with a maximum recommended surface temperature of 27°C.

The 3-layer engineered construction resists the dimensional movement solid wood experiences under heating cycles. Switch off UFH 24 hours before installation; restart gradually after installation, increasing temperature by 1–2°C per day. Maintain indoor relative humidity at 40–65% year-round. Natural oil finish handles UFH thermal cycling better than lacquer, as it does not risk surface cracking under heat stress.

Q7. Can AM-02 be sanded and refinished?

Yes — AM-02 has a 3mm solid oak wear layer, which supports 2–3 full sanding and refinishing cycles over the floor's lifespan.

With natural oil finish, AM-02 also supports spot repair between full sanding cycles: light abrasion (240 grit along the grain) followed by re-oiling restores worn areas locally. For most properly maintained residential applications, AM-02 should not require full sanding for 15–25 years.

Q8. What is the minimum order for AM-02?

The standard minimum order for AMUER AM-02 is 200 m² per SKU from our China factory.

Free samples are available — email arboren@arboren.com. Sample sections are dispatched free of charge to EU, US, Australian, and most international addresses within 2–3 business days. OEM and private-label orders have a 300 m² minimum; contact arboren@arboren.com with your specification for a confirmed MOQ and price.

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