Moda

What is Moda?

Moda is a curated collection of pre-finished engineered timber flooring designed for fashionable interiors. Moda products are available an array of stylish colours, complete with a unique finish that is unlike anything else in New Zealand. Moda's SilkMatte finish looks and feels raw and untouched like an oil, but has the added durability and repairability of a lacquer. Crafted in Europe from sustainably certified European Oak, Moda is Forté's most eco-friendly range yet. Moda products are available in a variety of formats, from regular planks to parquet patterns such as herringbone, chevron, geometric patterns and acoustic wall panels.

Moda has been developed to make designing cohesive interiors easy. Matching skirting boards, stair nosings and reducer transitions are available, ensuring a seamless look throughout your interior. Each colour is available in a matching stain that can be used to colour other oak surfaces such as furniture, cabinetry and more. If required, imperfections caused by the natural wear and tear of timber flooring can be repaired using the Moda Wax Pen and SilkMatte Refresher, meaning you can keep your floor looking fresh for years to come. Please keep in mind that the Moda finish does require maintenance, so please ensure that this is going to be attainable for the application where you propose to use this product. 

Moda: The story behind the brand

‘Moda’ - meaning ‘fashion’ in Italian - is inspired by unforgettable European destinations and designed to evoke the feeling of a relaxing escape. Colour cues have been taken from warm sunsets over the Amalfi Coast, the cobblestoned streets of Como and the ancient buildings of Verona, then translated into timber surfaces that kiwis will love. The Moda collection - A little of la dolce vita right here in Aotearoa.

Why choose Moda?

Moda is the perfect solution when style and quality are important – think residential builds and renovations, hospitality projects, apartments, shop fitouts, offices and much more. Moda’s exclusive, beautiful SilkMatte finish makes this product unique in the timber flooring market and is a perfect solution for those who are wanting the raw, untouched look of an oiled floor, but with superior durability and repairability.

Moda is produced and sourced from sustainably managed forests and comes with both an FSC and LEED certification. Moda is a more sustainable option to solid timber as only approximately one third of the amount of slow-growing hardwood resource is used when compared to solid timber of the same dimensions, and there is less product wastage when installing this product when compared to installing solid timber.

Where can Moda be Used?

Moda can be on floors, walls and ceilings in both residential and commercial spaces. The Moda finish requires regular maintenance, so please ensure that this is going to be attainable for the proposed application of this product. Moda’s matching stains allows it to be used when colour matching furniture such as counter fronts, cabinetry, tables, chairs and more. Moda is compatible for use with most types of under floor heating.