Choose the sample that suits you
| Sample option | Price including VAT | Sample delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Hand sample | Free | Free |
| Whole herringbone board | £5 each | Free |
| Whole plank | £20 each | Free |
A hand sample is a smaller piece for comparing colour, grain and surface finish. A whole board or plank gives you the complete product format to inspect. The product page lists the board dimensions; hand sample sizes are not the same as those dimensions.
How to order flooring samples
- Browse engineered plank flooring or engineered herringbone flooring and open a product you like.
- Choose Order a free sample.
- Select the free hand sample or paid whole-board option shown for that floor.
- Check your basket, quantities and delivery details, then complete the request or payment.
A basket containing only free hand samples does not require payment. Whole boards and whole planks are paid samples and go through the normal secure checkout.
How many samples can I order?
There is a maximum of two samples of the same floor per order, counting hand samples and whole-board or whole-plank samples together. You can choose two hand samples, two paid whole boards or planks, or one of each for a particular floor.
The overall limit is six free hand samples. Free sample delivery applies to the samples. If you add flooring or accessories to the same basket, the normal delivery rules for those other goods still apply.
Compare samples in your own room
Place the samples beside your walls, doors, kitchen units and furniture. Look at them in daylight and under the lights you use in the evening. Compare the finish and texture as well as the shade.
Real wood varies naturally. A hand sample or a whole plank is a guide, not a promise that every board will match it. Read the grade description and look through the product photographs to understand the range of character you can expect.
Before ordering the full floor
Recheck the specification, current price, pack coverage and required quantity on the product page. Ask your fitter to confirm the fitting method and any adhesive or underlay requirements. A sample request does not reserve flooring stock or lock in a price.
Need help choosing? Call 0333 054 1018 or email sales@eceflooring.co.uk. Explore the engineered oak buying guide for the next steps.