Welcome to Jacob Graff - Solid Oak Flooring

Jacob Graff are based in the hardwood forests of South West Russia, between Belorussia and the Ukraine. (on the road from Moscow to Kiev) From here we provide the raw materials of natural European Oak to make fine solid oak hardwood flooring In the UK, we are in Hertford, Hertfordshire where we store and distribute the finished solid Oak hardwood flooring throughout the UK, Ireland and Western Europe, eg France, Spain, the Benelux and Germany. We also offer an installation service for customers within an approx 25 mile radius - Herts, Beds, Bucks and Essex, and most of London. Please use the INSTALLATION link  above for more information on our fitting service Please use the links above to explore our site

Solid European Oak

In Russia, we select Oak trees from the forest that are suitable for felling. These trees will be approaching maturity at up to 100 years. The oak trees we cut have a diameter of up to 1.2 mtrs. The Oak trees comprise about 15% of the hardwood forests which include many other species, such as Ash, Beech, Birch and Maple

After felling, the Oak is sawn into wide lumber and square blocks of oak according to the widths we require. These are then taken to the kilns where we dry the Oak for about 30 days from about 40% moisture content, to 8% - 10% solid hardwood moisture content.

The kiln-dried oak is then taken to the mills where we turn it into finished products. In this case, solid oak hardwood flooring ready for installation in a variety of sizes and types. The oak flooring is then sent by container and lorry to a variety of destinations.

In the UK, the lorries deliver hardwood flooring direct to a number of our customers. Other lorries bring the flooring to our warehouse in Hertford, where we store the oak flooring according to its size and type. Most of our Oak Flooring is in a sanded finish ready for Oiling or Varnishing after installation. The natural beauty and character of European Oak shines though once it is treated with oil or varnish