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    Inspired by the quiet strength of nature and the comfort of home. Seamlessly flexible for everyday living and ever-changing environments.

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    Specify our CodeMark certified timber flooring to ensure the Building Consent Process is quicker, RFI’s are reduced and the possibility of council delaying consent in the submission stage of your project is eliminated. 

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    Made with Integrity

    At Forté we're always expanding our definition of what timber can be, pushing how it can exceed expectations from both a performance standard as well as how it can connect spaces to their environment.

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    Tactile

    Offering a saw-marked finish and expressive tones. Deep grain and distinct tactility transform spaces into sensory experiences.
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    Rustic
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    Charcoal / Black, Light / Blond
    Sustainability
    Yes + 100% PEFC Available on Request
    Joint Profile
    Tongue and Groove (4 sides)
    Core
    Plywood
    Construction
    Multilayer Engineered
    Timber Species
    European Oak
    Surface Finish Type
    Prefinished Natural Oil
    Edge Style
    Bevel 4 Sides
    Surface Texture
    Heavily Sawn
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    Matte
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    Kinloch Manor
    Kinloch Manor stands proud on an exposed, south facing rocky cliff, overlooking the world class Jack Nicklaus Golf Resort. Read more
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    Closeburn House
    Perched above the 12 Mile Delta, this resort-style retreat, designed by Sumich Chaplin Architects, and specified by Virginia Fisher Design, provides a framework to the Queenstown scenery beyond. Read more
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    Mead Residence
    Located in a quiet street in Raglan this thoughtful and considered residence, designed by architect Richard Priest, offers serene views through Pohutukawa trees to the water beyond. Read more
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