Dinesen floors and their EPDs
Dinesen is a pure specialist in statement‑making wood planks. Think long, wide Douglas fir and oak in solid and engineered formats, plus project elements like stairs and wall cladding. If you spec premium timber surfaces, here is how their range stacks up and how well EPDs cover the catalog.
Who Dinesen is and what they sell
Dinesen Floors A/S is a Danish maker focused on premium interior planks. The core offer is two families. Solid plank floors in Douglas, Oak, HeartOak, Pine and Ash. Engineered “Layers” planks in Douglas, Oak and Ash. Architects frequently extend these planks into stairs and wall or ceiling cladding on the same project. A sustainability overview sits here if you want the company’s own framing (Dinesen Sustainability).
Product breadth, at a glance
This is not a generalist manufacturer of many material types. It is a pure play in wood planks with a handful of variants by species, thickness, width, grade and finish. That quickly turns into dozens of SKUs rather than hundreds. For most commercial and high‑end residential programs, that level of choice is plenty.
EPD coverage today
Two product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs issued under EPD Danmark cover the flagship lines. One for solid plank floors that includes Douglas, Oak, Pine and Ash. Valid from July 4, 2024 to July 4, 2029 (EPD Danmark, 2024–2025) (EPD Solid PDF). One for engineered Layers floors that includes Douglas, Oak and Ash. Also valid from July 4, 2024 to July 4, 2029 (EPD Danmark, 2024–2025) (EPD Layers PDF). Both follow EN 15804+A2 with external verification, which is what specifiers expect for Type III EPDs.
What looks covered well (and what might not)
Because the solid EPD spans multiple species, most solid plank SKUs ride under one declaration. The Layers EPD plays the same role for engineered planks. That is strong coverage for floors across common project types. Where gaps may remain is in non‑floor applications marketed as distinct products, for example stair treads or wall cladding sets. If those are sold separately and not clearly included by scope, teams may ask for a matching declaration by product line. Finishes and site‑applied treatments are another gray zone unless covered by their own documents from the finish supplier.
Competitive context in specs
On premium wood floors, Dinesen most often meets Junckers, Kährs, Boen and Tarkett on submittal lists. Junckers publishes multiple floor EPDs registered with EPD Denmark, refreshed in 2025, which makes them easy to count on projects that prioritize documentation (EPD Denmark via Junckers, 2025) (Junckers EPD page). Tarkett’s wood collections also appear in the Environdec library with validity through 2030 for certain SKUs (EPD International, 2025) (EPD International, 2025). When a buyer needs a quick path to the LEED materials tally, competitors with ready EPDs can look lower risk.
Why EPDs still matter in 2026
LEED v5 was ratified in March 2025 and continues to reward Type III, externally verified EPDs inside its restructured materials framework. Teams will track embodied carbon more broadly, but product‑specific EPDs remain the language of record for wood flooring (USGBC, 2025) (USGBC LEED v5). In other words, having the right EPD does not just check a box, it keeps you in the short list when schedules compress.
Missed specs to watch for
If a best‑selling configuration sits outside an existing scope, that is where leakage occurs. Example. if a client wants an engineered Oak pattern set sold as a packaged system and it is not clearly within the Layers EPD scope, the GC may substitute to a competitor with a matching declaration. Teams dont want to chase paperwork for months. Publishing product‑specific declarations for high‑volume variants is inexpensive compared to the revenue tied to a single multi‑floor project.
Practical moves for manufacturers
- Treat the catalog as a few “EPD umbrellas” that match how customers actually buy. Solid floors umbrella and Layers umbrella are a good start. Add a dedicated EPD if a packaged stair or wall system drives meaningful volume.
- Keep renewal dates visible to sales so no one is surprised in 2029. Building owners rarely read the fine print, but expired documents can slow approvals.
- Pick a partner who makes data collection painless across plants and finishes so technical teams stay focused on production and product roadmaps rather than email archaeology.
Bottom line for specability
Dinesen has the essential EPDs in place for its core business, and they run through mid‑2029. That positions solid and engineered planks well for projects chasing LEED v5 materials outcomes. The simple win now is to confirm whether any high‑visibility stair or wall packages should get their own declarations, so the whole interior story lands without friction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Dinesen’s current EPDs meet EN 15804+A2 and carry third‑party verification?
Roughly how broad is Dinesen’s product range?
They are a focused specialist in wood planks with variants by species, grade, thickness, width and finish. That yields dozens of SKUs rather than hundreds.
Which competitors often show up with EPDs in wood flooring bids?
Junckers (EPD Denmark listings, 2025) and Tarkett wood collections in Environdec are common references (EPD International, 2025) (Junckers, Environdec example).
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
