W By Woodpecker Village Oak Stratex Wood Flooring - Sample

Wood - A hard material found in trees. Used for tool making, fuel and construction.

Natural - not manmade

Quick - Something that is fast

Resistant - Something that can repel against something.

Matt - A non glossy colour that light wont reflect off.

Layer - Adding extra quantities of materials for extra practical benefits, e.g. warmth.

Engineered - Something that is developed and created by specialists (engineers).

Oak - A member of the beech tree family that has acorns growing on it.

Performance - When someone is presenting a form of entertainment, also how well someone is doing within a role.

Wickes began trading in 1972 as a do-it-yourself store. They now have over 200 stores throughout the UK. The company focus on supplying products to the building trade, as well as materials for home improvement projects. Their products range from fitted kitchens and bathrooms, to all manner of building supplies. They sell doors, windows, flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, decorative materials, lighting, heating, plumbing, work wear and gardening supplies. They also offer professionally designed bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, alongside their budget take home ranges. The company was purchased by the builders merchants Travis Perkins in 2005. They now also have stores in mainland Europe, Ireland and South Africa.