By Dean Naish · Howard Naish Wooden Floors · Balham, South London Oak is the king of hardwood floors. Whether it's solid oak boards in a Victorian terrace in Clapham, engineered oak parquet in a Wandsworth townhouse, or a herringbone floor in a Battersea flat — oak has a warmth and richness that no other material can match. But over time, even the best oak floor loses its lustre. Traffic wears down the finish, scratches build up, and the wood starts to look tired. The good ne