Black Buffalo

Black Buffalo Leather Flooring

Genuine chrome-free leather underfoot, in a deep buffalo black, built on a click-together plank rated for full commercial traffic.

Black Buffalo brings real leather to the floor. The surface is 100% natural, chrome-free bonded leather in a rich black tone, and because it is a natural material, every plank carries its own shade variation. That variation is not a flaw: it is what gives the floor the depth and character of a leather good rather than a printed imitation.

Each 13/32 in (10.5 mm) plank is engineered in three layers: the genuine bonded leather wear surface, a 0.27 in (6.8 mm) E1 grade moisture-resistant HDF core, and a 1.2 mm agglomerated cork backing. The leather is sealed with an advanced HotCoating process and a high resistance matte finish, so it shrugs off scratches and chemicals while keeping a soft, low-sheen look.

Underfoot, it feels like nothing else in the flooring aisle. The leather surface is warm and comfortable underfoot, and the cork underlayer cushions every step while cutting impact noise by 17 dB. It suits high-end retail, hotel lobbies, and busy commercial spaces just as well as a living room, and the planks can go on walls too.

The leather fibres come from remnants of European tanning and meat industries, using material that would otherwise be discarded.

Why this floor

• 100% natural, chrome-free bonded leather surface made from reclaimed European tannery remnants: real leather, not a photo print.
• Usage class 23/32 (EN 16511) with AC4 abrasion resistance: rated for busy commercial areas, not just homes.
• 17 dB impact sound improvement (EN ISO 717-2) from the built-in 1.2 mm agglomerated cork backing.
• HotCoating wear layer with a high resistance matte finish: very good chemical durability (EN 423) and no surface damage in stain testing (EN 438-2:2016).
• Click-lock profile on a moisture-resistant E1 HDF core: a floating installation with no glue and no nails.
• Compatible with underfloor heating, with a low thermal resistance of 0.088 m² K/W so warmth passes through.
• Low-emission construction tested according to AgBB, with a Cfl s1 fire rating and R9 slip resistance.

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Important product note

Black Buffalo is made from natural leather, so color variation is expected and part of its unique look. No two planks are identical, and the finished floor will show natural shifts in tone and texture.