Looking for solid wood flooring that delivers traditional warmth, excellent stability and genuine character? Our new Douglas Fir Pine Flooring – 130 mm & 180 mm Widths has just landed on the website and is already proving popular with homeowners and installers across the UK.
Manufactured in our Yorkshire workshop from slow-grown, resinous Douglas Fir, these solid floorboards offer a beautiful grain, classic warm tones and performance that many people find superior to standard softwoods – and in some ways more stable than oak. They are particularly well suited to period properties and make an outstanding alternative or replacement for traditional pitch pine flooring.
In this guide we cover everything you need to know about our Douglas Fir pine floorboards, including the available sizes, key benefits, installation considerations and why this timber is such a strong choice for solid wood flooring projects.
Why Choose Douglas Fir for Solid Wood Flooring?
Douglas Fir has long been valued for its strength-to-weight ratio, attractive grain and natural durability. When used as flooring it brings a distinctive look that sits somewhere between classic pine and more premium softwoods.
Key advantages of our Douglas Fir pine flooring include:
- Warm, traditional colour tones that work beautifully in period and contemporary homes
- Interesting, resinous grain patterns that add depth and character
- Excellent dimensional stability – many customers find it more stable than oak
- Lightweight yet strong and hard-wearing for everyday use
- Ideal as a characterful alternative or direct replacement for pitch pine flooring
Because the timber is slow-grown and resinous, it has a density and feel that sets it apart from faster-grown softwoods. This makes Douglas Fir floorboards a popular choice for anyone searching for solid pine flooring, period property flooring, pitch pine alternative or warm-toned wood flooring.
Available Widths – 130 mm and 180 mm
We offer this flooring in two practical and attractive widths:
- 130 mm (approx. 5.1") – a classic mid-width that suits most rooms and creates a balanced traditional look
- 180 mm (approx. 7.1") – a wider board that delivers a more contemporary or statement feel while still remaining practical to install
Both widths are 20 mm thick and supplied planed smooth and flat. Light sanding after installation is recommended to achieve the best possible finish before applying your chosen oil, wax or hardwax oil.
You can view the full product details and select your preferred width and edge type on the Douglas Fir Pine Flooring product page.
Floorboard lengths are typically in the 2–5 metre range (approximately 6.5–16.5 ft), giving you good flexibility when planning layouts and reducing the number of end joints in larger rooms.
Edge Options – Tongue & Groove or Straight Edge
Every order of our Douglas Fir pine flooring can be specified with either:
- Tongue & groove – the most popular choice. The interlocking profile helps boards align during installation, reduces draughts and strengthens the finished floor.
- Straight edge – slightly quicker to lay in some situations and useful for certain retrofit or specialist installations.
This flexibility means the same high-quality Douglas Fir floorboards can be adapted to different project requirements and installer preferences.
Ideal for Period Properties and Pitch Pine Replacement
One of the strongest use-cases for this product is in period homes. Victorian, Edwardian and other traditional properties often feature original pine or pitch pine floors that have worn or been partially replaced over time. Matching or sympathetically replacing those boards can be difficult.
Our Douglas Fir floorboards offer:
- A warm colour and grain character that sits comfortably alongside historic softwoods
- The stability and durability needed for high-traffic areas such as hallways and living rooms
- A solid 20 mm thickness that can be sanded and refinished multiple times over the life of the floor
If you are searching for a pitch pine flooring alternative, replacement pine floorboards, period property solid wood flooring or traditional softwood flooring, this product is well worth serious consideration.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
- Timber: Douglas Fir
- Widths: 130 mm and 180 mm
- Thickness: 20 mm
- Edge options: Tongue & groove or straight edge
- Surface: Planed smooth and flat
- Lengths: Approximately 2–5 metres
- Price: Per square metre
- Minimum order for delivery: 10 m²
- Recommended extra for wastage: 10–25 % (confirm with your installer)
- Samples available
All boards are manufactured in our Yorkshire workshop and can be delivered nationwide by pallet, or collected from Harrogate. Full details are on the product page here.
Installation and Finishing Advice
As with any solid wood flooring, correct installation is essential for long-term performance:
- Allow the boards to acclimatise in the room where they will be fitted
- Ensure the subfloor is dry, level and suitable
- Use appropriate expansion gaps around the perimeter
- Follow best practice for secret nailing or face fixing depending on the edge profile chosen
- Lightly sand after installation before applying finish
Douglas Fir takes oils, waxes and hardwax oils very well. The natural warm tones can be enhanced or left relatively natural depending on the look you want to achieve.
Why Buy from Harrogate Flooring?
We manufacture our Douglas Fir pine flooring ourselves in Yorkshire. This gives us full control over quality, grading and consistency. Customers searching for British made flooring, Yorkshire flooring manufacturer, solid wood flooring UK or nationwide delivery floorboards benefit from dealing directly with the producer.
Lead times are typically 1–4 weeks depending on current workload, and we are always happy to advise on current availability and delivery options.
Who is This Flooring Best Suited To?
This product works particularly well for:
- Homeowners renovating period properties
- Those looking to replace or match existing pine or pitch pine floors
- Projects that need a warm, characterful solid wood floor without the price of premium hardwoods
- Rooms where stability and long-term performance matter
- Anyone who prefers the look of traditional softwood flooring with modern manufacturing quality
Whether you choose the 130 mm width for a classic proportion or the 180 mm width for a bolder statement, the underlying timber quality remains the same.
Ordering Your Douglas Fir Pine Flooring
You can select your preferred width and edge type directly on the Douglas Fir Pine Flooring – 130 mm & 180 mm product page. Price is calculated per square metre, with a minimum order of 10 m² for delivery. We strongly recommend ordering a sample first so you can see the colour, grain and surface quality in your own light.
Extra square metreage (typically 10–25 %) should be allowed for cutting, wastage and any pattern matching required by your installer.
Final Thoughts
Our new Douglas Fir Pine Flooring in 130 mm and 180 mm widths brings together traditional character, modern stability and practical manufacturing. It is a genuine solid wood floor that looks at home in period properties yet performs reliably in contemporary settings too.
If you have been searching for Douglas Fir flooring, Douglas Fir floorboards, 130 mm pine flooring, 180 mm floorboards, solid pine flooring UK or a high-quality pitch pine alternative, this product deserves a place on your shortlist.
Explore the full product details, request a sample, or get in touch with the Harrogate Flooring team to discuss your project. Manufactured in Yorkshire and delivered nationwide – ready to bring warmth and character to your floors.