Douglas Fir Wood Flooring
Explore our Douglas fir floors, also known as Columbian pine or Oregon pine, sourced from dense forests in Canada. The timber is identifiable by tight growth rings in a light pink tone, with wide circling grain patterns. Although much softer than oak, it remains a popular choice due to its aesthetic.
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Douglas Fir is a softwood species from the Pine family, known for its pale, warm tone and distinctive wide grain pattern. Despite being classed as a softwood, it is notably hard and dense, which is why it is used for flooring as well as joinery and construction. The name Douglas Fir honours David Douglas, the Scottish botanist who first documented this pine species. Originating on the western coast of the United States, this evergreen tree grows in dense forest areas and has since naturalised across Europe and South America. The tree's heartwood produces a light pink tone with a wide, circling grain pattern and tight growth rings running through it. Despite the common perception of pine as a softwood, Douglas Fir is used for joinery, veneer, flooring and construction thanks to its strength, hardness and durability.
Unlike many other softwoods, Douglas Fir is notably hard and dense for its type. Ted Todd Douglas Fir floors carry a 6mm wear layer, which can be sanded over the years, restoring the natural look of the wood each time. The light, neutral tone of Douglas Fir can make a small space feel larger, since paler colours reflect more light into a room. This same neutral quality also makes it a strong match for Scandinavian style interiors, where softer, lighter tones are often the starting point for the whole scheme.
Douglas Fir originates on the western coast of the United States, where it grows in dense forest areas. The tree has since naturalised across parts of Europe and South America, and takes its name from the Scottish botanist David Douglas, who first documented the species. All Ted Todd wood is sustainably sourced and certified.
Douglas Fir is classed as a softwood, since it comes from a coniferous tree. Despite this classification, it is unusually hard and dense compared to many other softwoods, which is why it performs well as a flooring material.
Douglas Fir has a light pink to pale tone, with a wide, circling grain pattern and tight growth rings visible across each board. Compared to many other species, its pale and red toned grain is uncommon, giving it a distinctive appearance.
Douglas Fir flooring should only ever be installed by a professional installer. Our fitting and installation guide covers the full process, and our team can recommend an installer if you need one.