Teak Flooring Guide: Why Teak Resists Moisture and Insects, Grades and Origin, Plank Sizes, Colour Change, Finishes, Indicative Rates Per Square Foot, Fake Teak Checks, Installation and Care in Pakistan
Teak flooring is valued for its natural oils, which resist moisture, insects and rot, and for its warm golden-brown tone that deepens with age. It costs more than most timbers, so checking grade and origin matters. Prices run from about PKR 900 to PKR 1,800 per square foot. This page covers why teak resists moisture and insects, grades and origin, plank sizes, colour change, finishes, rates, fake teak checks, installation and care. It also covers teak wood flooring searches. For related pages see hardwood flooring, wooden flooring price and wooden floor tiles.
Why teak lasts
Natural oils and silica make teak resist water, termites and decay, which is why it is used on decks and boats. Indoors it stays stable through humid seasons better than most timbers, with fewer cracks and gaps.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common retail figures before fitting.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Plantation teak plank, per sq ft | PKR 900 - 1,300 |
| Premium or Burma teak plank, per sq ft | PKR 1,300 - 1,800 |
| Engineered teak plank, per sq ft | PKR 450 - 900 |
| Fitting, per sq ft | PKR 60 - 150 |
| Sanding and oil finish, per sq ft | PKR 40 - 120 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Grades and origin
Older Burma teak is denser and more oily than young plantation teak, and grades range from clean heartwood to sapwood-mixed boards. Ask for origin papers where available and check the colour consistency.
Plank sizes
Planks are 70 to 150 mm wide and 15 to 20 mm thick. Narrower boards move less and suit most homes.
Colour change
Teak starts golden and darkens to a deeper brown with light exposure. Plan for gradual change and rotate rugs to keep colour even.
Fake teak checks
Cheaper woods are sometimes stained to look like teak. Real teak has a faint leather smell, an oily feel and a straight grain. Ask for a cut sample and buy from a seller who gives a written description.
Installation and care
Teak's oils can affect some adhesives, so ask the fitter to use a suitable one. Oil finishes are easy to refresh. Installation should be done by a trained flooring fitter, with the subfloor checked for level, dryness and strength first.
Before you decide
Verify the species and grade, expect colour deepening and use a fitter experienced with oily timber. Measure each room and add 8 to 10 percent for cuts and waste, compare at least two quotes on the same product, thickness, wear layer and fitting scope, and keep the invoice and warranty card. Ask for a sample you can test in your own light and keep a spare box or two from the same batch for repairs. Check that the subfloor is level, dry and clean before work starts, agree stage payments, and inspect the finished floor in daylight before paying the final instalment. Prices change with material costs, exchange rates and stock, so confirm the current figure before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Solid or engineered flooring made from teak timber. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
Indicative retail rates run from about PKR 900 to 1,800 per square foot before fitting. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Yes, it deepens to brown with light. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
Check grain, oily feel and ask for a cut sample. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Yes, it is naturally moisture resistant. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Usually the same working day once you send the quantity, the size or rating and a photo. The reply is a written rate with the model, warranty and delivery listed, so you can compare it against other quotes line by line. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Choosing teak?
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