LOBA Flooring Award 2026 – Color-treated Wood Floors

And the winner is…

Public voting has ended – thanks to everybody who took part and voted! All three nominated projects deserved to win by virtue of the superlative craftsmanship they demonstrated.

Congratulations to first place! This project received the most votes, thus securing a win. We additionally congratulate the second- and third-place projects – which also achieved impressive results.

You will find the final ranking for the three projects below.

1st place: Project B, Van Looveren Parket, Belgium (50.42%)

Type of use: Concert hall

Wood species: Oak

LOBA products used: 2K ImpactOil Walnut

2nd place: Project A, Parkettsanierung Pintori, Germany (25.21%)

Type of use: Private

Wood species: Oak

LOBA products used: Stain Ebony, 2K InvisibleProtect

3rd place: Project C, Oschwald ABC der Wohnideen, Germany (24.37%)

Type of use: Private

Wood species: Oak

LOBA products used: 2K ImpactOil Antique Oak & Smoked Oak

Two-stage selection process

The projects submitted by April 30, 2026, will be selected in two stages

1. Nomination: Jury of experts nominates three projects

• May 1 – 17: Our international jury of experts will select three projects from the pool of entries, based on defined criteria

2. Public voting: Hardwood floor installers worldwide will decide on the winning project

• May 26–June 7: During the two-week public voting period, any visitor to our website can vote for their favorite project. The nominated project with the most votes wins.
• After June 15: LOBA announces the winners

Our international jury of experts

Tips for taking great photos

These tips will help you take striking photos that showcase a room’s light, ambiance and distinctive details.

• Use natural light
  Take photos during the day to capture natural light. Avoid direct sunlight as it can cast harsh shadows. A cloudy sky provides soft, evenly diffused light.
• Angle and perspective
  Take photos at eye level or from a slightly elevated position to show the whole room. A slight angle into the corner of a room opens up the image and adds depth.
• Tidy up
  A tidy, uncluttered room looks more spacious and appealing.
• Capture details
  In addition to a full shot of the room, close-ups of the wood floor will help provide a full impression of your project.

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