Discover the natural beauty of the HIRAM Habitat Silver fir floorboards. The light-colored fir wood captivates with its elegant appearance and pleasant texture. With exceptional plank lengths and widths, this flooring imparts a unique atmosphere to any space. Immerse yourself in timeless aesthetics and natural charm. Lye-treated, oiled, or soap-finished, the light-colored floorboards provide a subtle foundation for functional and aesthetic designs.

We manufacture our silver fir floorboards in three versions: as a wide three-layer plank or solid castle plank, as well as a narrow and sleek rift-cut plank. This gives us versatile solutions that meet a variety of design visions, room sizes, and functional requirements.

Our Silver fir floorboards are crafted with artisanal expertise. We select the ideal sawn timber according to specific preferences and refine the surface of the boards with various textures, ranging from finely sanded to lightly and medium brushed, and even to a rough-sawn finish. By combining lyes, soaps, and oils in the surface treatment, we create unique colorations in a variety of shades and tones.

Origin of our Silver fir logs

The silver fir is a rarity from the Black Forest. This resin-free conifer boasts exceptional technical properties. The Black Forest silver fir (Latin: Abies alba) grows right on our doorstep, thriving in the sparse forest soils and higher elevations of the Black Forest. In these areas, winters are longer and harsher, and the colder temperatures promote slow growth, which gives the silver fir its particularly fine grain with closely spaced growth rings. To ensure the highest quality of raw material, the silver fir is carefully harvested during the winter months.

Light & elegant Silver fir wood

With silver fir, we are rethinking traditional wood. The light-colored silver fir is perfect for both classic and modern designs. Treated with lye, oil, and soap, it creates a light surface. Versatile and understated, its pale tone blends seamlessly into contemporary architectural projects. With its fine grain and soft texture, a silver fir floor brings the beauty of nature into any space.

Advantages of Silver fir plank flooring
  • Crafted from carefully selected white fir tree trunks
  • Handcrafted in our workshop
  • Multiple refinishing options
  • Durable and easy-to-maintain wood
  • Long-lasting flooring with a lifespan of over 100 years
  • Can be fully glued or screwed down
  • Large plank dimensions available

As unique as your project

Our personal consultation helps you choose the perfect HIRAM Habitat wooden floor for your project. From selecting the right wood type to the ideal surface treatment, we take the time to understand your individual needs. We would be happy to provide you with a tailored offer.

Plank Variants and Dimensions

Solid wide planks

Plank thicknesses x widths

10 mm wear layer

  • 28 x 200 mm
  • 28 x 250 mm
  • 28 x 300 mm

On request, the floorboards can be planed down to a thickness of 22 mm.

Plank Lengths

  • Room-length planks: 1-8 m, Available in 50 cm intervals
  • Random lengths: 1-5 m, 85% 3-5 meters long, shorter lengths occurring

 

For further information about our solid Silver fir plank floors, please refer to our technical data sheets.

Engineered wide planks

Plank thicknesses x widths

5,0 - 5,5 mm wear layer

  • 16 - 21 mm x 200 mm
  • 16 - 21 mm x 250 mm
  • 16 - 21 mm x 300 mm

Plank Lengths

  • Room-length planks: 1-8 m, Available in 50 cm intervals
  • Random lengths: 1-5 m, 85% 3-5 meters long, shorter lengths occurring
  • Fixed-length planks: 2,95 m or 3,95 m

 

For further information about our engineered Silver fir plank floors, please refer to our technical data sheets.

Solid planks - rift sawn

Thickness x Width

5,0 mm wear layer

  • 25 mm x 120 mm Rift- & Quarter sawn

On request, the floorboards can be planed down to a thickness of 20 mm.

Plank Lengths

  • Room-length planks: 1-5 m, in 50 cm intervals
  • Random lengths: 1-5 m

 

Further information on the manufacturing and properties of our solid rift boards can be found here. For additional product data, please refer to our technical data sheets.

Order our solid or engineered wide plank samples made of Silver fir wood. We will ship the samples directly to your desired address.

Colouring and surface finishes

White lye & white oil

Extra white lye & extra white oil

White lye & natural oil

White lye & white soap

Natural oil

Chocolate oil

Black oil

White oil

Extra white oil

Discover our range of high-quality white fir floorboards and feel free to order a sample of your future floor. We will gladly send it directly to your home.

Surface Textures

Finely sanded

Lightly brushed

Medium brushed

Plank Length options

Room-Length Planks

Room-length planks are generous in size, extending the entire length of the room where they are installed. Long, uniform planks create a sense of spaciousness and visual tranquility. We manufacture these planks in 50 cm intervals. The installation with visible or shadow gaps ensures a clean line and distinct visual appeal of our plank floors.

Random Lengths

Random lengths offer an ideal wood yield while providing very long planks. The planks are manufactured in various lengths within a specific length range. With minimal wood waste, random lengths are both economically and ecologically attractive. They create a seamless and expansive look, allowing for the seamless connection of large, open spaces.

Floor Gradings

The appearance of the planks is defined by the natural characteristics of the wood, such as color, knots, and other features. To ensure high-quality plank flooring, each tree and plank is assessed and sorted according to our quality criteria. Knots and other imperfections are fixed and filled, resulting in a uniformly beautiful plank surface. The images below are indicative.

COUNTRY CLASSIC

Our COUNTRY Classic corresponds to a livelier knot and color variation in the wood, creating a more rustic and characterful look. In interior spaces, the COUNTRY Classic grading adds cozy warmth and charm.

URBAN CLASSIC

Our URBAN Classic grading generally includes planks with fewer knots and occasional pinpoint knots. This grading creates a calm and elegant atmosphere in the room.

Technical Data Sheets
 

Rift & quarter-sawn floorboards

In addition to our classic wide planks, we also offer a narrow solid Silver fir floorboard. What makes it special? These boards are made from the filet section of the log and are cut using rift or quarter-sawn techniques. This unique cut results in a very uniform, homogeneous, and clean surface appearance. In rift and quarter-sawn boards, the growth rings run nearly perpendicular to the surface, which enhances the surface hardness, reduces shrinkage, and improves the wood's dimensional stability. The narrow Silver fir rift boards can be used for floors, walls, and ceilings. Their slimmer dimensions also make them an attractive, cost-effective alternative to our wide castle planks, making them ideal for complex layouts and smaller spaces.

Learn more about the narrow rift-cut board. Here we explain the advantages, properties, and applications.

Our Silver fir floorboards, with their light color and naturally beautiful grain, create a vibrant yet subtle foundation for a wide range of design possibilities. Explore more reference projects featuring domestic Silver fir floorboards and get inspired for your next project.

Ordering process

Get informed now about the process of creating an offer, manufacturing, installation, and cleaning & maintenance of your hardwood floor. We would be happy to accompany you throughout the entire construction project.

Consultation and selection

We are happy to provide advice and support throughout your construction project. In showrooms worldwide, you have the opportunity to see a selection of samples or larger installed areas.

Custom manufacturing

We manufacture the hardwood floors according to the specific requirements of your project. They are custom-made and tailored to your needs. Upon request, we will gladly provide you with our current delivery times.

Worldwide Shipping

We arrange the transportation of your flooring right to your doorstep. We are happy to recommend a floor installer in your area.

Maintenance & Cleaning of our plank floors

We are pleased to provide you with advice on the optimal cleaning and maintenance of your Hiram Habitat plank floor. If you are running out of cleaning products, you can conveniently order the suitable products directly with us.