Douglas Fir Flooring
Discover the natural beauty of Douglas Fir Flooring with WL West Timber
At WL West Timber, we’re proud to offer Douglas Fir flooring that not only looks beautiful but tells a meaningful story. Grown less than five miles from our headquarters on the historic Cowdray Estate, our Douglas Fir planks are crafted from trees planted after the Second World War — making them some of the most locally sourced and low-carbon hardwood flooring options available in the UK.
Why Choose Douglas Fir Flooring?
Douglas Fir is a much-loved flooring material thanks to its:
Warm, honeyed tones that age beautifully over time
Distinctive straight grain with occasional knots for added character
Soft underfoot feel, making it ideal for homes and light commercial environments
Sustainability, being a fast-growing, renewable timber
Excellent dimensional stability when properly kiln-dried and installed
Due to the towering nature of the Douglas Fir (which can grow up to 60 metres tall), we’re able to mill extra-long and wide flooring planks that make a striking visual impact and reduce the number of joins in a room.
Our Douglas Fir flooring is available in bespoke formats, including tongue and groove or butt-jointed boards. It’s perfect for traditional and contemporary interiors alike, offering a clean, natural look that complements a wide range of design styles. Discover further benefits of using douglas fir for flooring here.
Sustainably Sourced Douglas Fir Flooring from Cowdray Estate
Unlike imported timber that may travel thousands of miles before use, our Douglas Fir travels just a few miles — from Cowdray Estate to our workshop. This gives our flooring the lowest carbon footprint we are aware of for any timber floor available in the UK. Find out more about our sustainability practices here.
Our Douglas Fir is:
Certified by Grown in Britain, ensuring it is legally grown and harvested in accordance with the UK Forestry Standard and Government Timber Procurement Policy
FSC certified, meaning it meets rigorous environmental, social, and economic sustainability standards
Machined and finished entirely on-site, giving us full control of quality from log to laid floor
We take sustainability seriously — not only for the future of our business, but for the future of the planet.
Complete Flooring Solutions from WL West Timber
From your initial enquiry through to final installation, we support you with:
Free surveys and expert guidance
On-site manufacturing and packing
Custom treads, risers, and circular staircases to match your floor
A complete suite of second fix products, including skirting, scotias, thresholds and architraves
Whether you need just 1m² or over 1000m² of timber flooring, our experienced team can supply and advise. Find out more about who we work with here.
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Order Bespoke Douglas Fir Flooring Today
All of our flooring is wrapped, packed, and ready for immediate installation, ensuring a smooth experience from enquiry to finish. To find out more or to request a quote, contact our team today. Explore all your flooring options by visiting our main flooring page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Douglas Fir flooring is made from the Douglas Fir tree, a softwood known for its warm tones, straight grain, and natural character. WL West Timber crafts Douglas Fir floors from trees grown locally on the Cowdray Estate, offering exceptional sustainability and a distinct, organic look.
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Yes, Douglas Fir flooring offers good durability, especially in domestic and light commercial environments. While softer than hardwoods like oak, it performs well when properly kiln-dried, finished, and maintained — and is ideal for areas where underfoot comfort is valued.
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Absolutely. WL West Timber’s Douglas Fir is certified by Grown in Britain and the FSC. It’s sourced from legally managed UK forests and milled just five miles from its harvest site, ensuring minimal environmental impact and full traceability.
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Douglas Fir is not a clear grade timber — and that’s part of its charm. Expect sound knots, natural grain variation, and warm golden tones that age gracefully. Each plank showcases the authentic beauty of the tree.
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Douglas fir flooring and other forms of solid wood flooring can be used with underfloor heating but it does have a tendency to expand and contract with changes in temperature and/or humidity, which can lead to warping, cupping or gaps in the flooring.
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Our Douglas Fir comes directly from the Cowdray Estate, just a few miles from our headquarters. Planted post-World War II, this locally grown timber keeps carbon miles to an absolute minimum and supports the British forestry industry.
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Thanks to the impressive height of the Douglas Fir (up to 60+ metres), we can supply extra-long and wide planks. This reduces visible joins and highlights the tree’s striking grain pattern. Custom sizing and formats are available, including tongue and groove or butt-jointed boards.
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Yes. With its natural charm and long plank lengths, Douglas Fir flooring is an excellent match for period homes, barn conversions, and listed buildings. It offers warmth and authenticity that complements both traditional and contemporary spaces.
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WL West Timber provides supply-only flooring, with full support from initial survey to product delivery. We also work closely with trusted local Contract Flooring Association members to offer supply-and-installation services where needed.
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Simply contact us to book a free consultation, request a flooring sample, or receive a tailored quote. Our experienced team will guide you through the best options for your project, from 1m² to 1000m².
In 2023 we are going to start production of extra long and wide flooring using grown-in-Britain [GIB] douglas fir! In this blog we will take a look at the 5 benefits of using douglas fir for flooring.