Tesoro Woods Chateau - French Oak Durham 7-1/2"

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Tesoro Woods Chateau – French Oak Durham 7-1/2"

Durham is a golden, natural-looking French oak with classic rustic character. Knots and grain variation sit on a warm, sunlit base that looks close to oiled natural oak.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Durham look like? A golden natural oak tone, warm but not orange, with rustic knots and grain throughout.

Is Durham close to a natural oak color? Yes. Of all the Chateau colors, Durham is one of the closest to the look of natural, oiled European oak.

Does Durham work in an open floor plan? Yes. Its warm, mid-light tone and 7-1/2" planks run well across large, connected spaces.

Can Durham be installed in a basement? Yes. Chateau is engineered hardwood rated for above- or below-grade installation, and it can be glued down, nailed down, or floated. Follow Tesoro Woods' installation guidelines for subfloor moisture testing and prep.

Product Specs

• Color: Durham
• SKU: CHA-OAW7-DUR
• Collection: Tesoro Woods Chateau
• Species: French Oak
• Grade: Rustic: full natural character, with knots, filled and unfilled cracks, and contrasting heartwood and sapwood
• Surface: Light Wire Brush
• Finish: UV finish, matte gloss
• Dimensions: 5/8" thick x 7-1/2" wide x 30"-72" random lengths
• Wear Layer: 4mm sawn French Oak
• Construction: Engineered, 3-layer format with a solid cross-slat core
• Milling: Regular tongue & groove with beveled edges and ends
• Janka Hardness: 1360
• Installation: Glue-down, nail-down, or floating; above or below grade
• Carton Coverage: 25.85 sq ft per carton (approx. 2 lbs per sq ft)
• Warranty: 27-Year Residential, 5-Year Commercial, Lifetime Structural
• Certifications: FloorScore Certified, GREENGUARD Gold Certified, 100% PEFC-certified material with chain of custody from forest to jobsite
• Environmental: No added urea formaldehyde (NAF); Lacey Act and Prop 65 compliant; no halogenated hydrocarbons, herbicides, or heavy metals
• Matching Moldings: Quarter round, T-molding, threshold, stair nosing, and reducer (call for pricing)
• Manufacturer: Tesoro Woods

Authentic French Oak, Built to Last

Every Durham plank has a thick 4mm sawn French oak wear layer on a solid cross-slat core, built in a stable 3-layer engineered format. The thick sawn face looks and feels like solid hardwood, and the cross-slat core resists the cupping and gapping that solid wood can show with seasonal humidity changes. A UV-cured matte finish protects the surface with a low-sheen, natural look.

Healthy, Responsibly Sourced Flooring

Tesoro Woods builds Chateau from 100% PEFC-certified material, with chain of custody documented from forest to jobsite. It is FloorScore and GREENGUARD Gold certified for low emissions, has no added urea formaldehyde, and is Lacey Act and Prop 65 compliant.

Design Pairing Guide — Durham

Durham's golden tone works with white and warm-neutral walls, black window frames, terracotta, and olive green. It suits modern farmhouse, transitional, and European country rooms.

Ideal Applications

Living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, hallways, home offices, kitchens, and basements (above or below grade). Wipe up spills promptly. Not recommended for full bathrooms, laundry rooms with standing water, or other wet areas.

Why Choose Durham?

For a timeless natural-oak look with authentic rustic character, Durham is the collection's classic golden option.