Hjælmø
End-Grain Flooring
- Produced in Denmark
- EPD Certified
Hjælmø is a robust end-grain flooring solution that combines strong architectural character with a long long lifetime and a documented 76% CO₂ reduction compared to similar flooring, enabling durable, specification-ready floors with both performance and responsibility built in.
Hjælmø
End-Grain Flooring
- Produced in Denmark
- EPD Certified
Hjælmø is a robust end-grain flooring solution that combines strong architectural character with a long long lifetime and a documented 76% CO₂ reduction compared to similar flooring, enabling durable, specification-ready floors with both performance and responsibility built in.
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Hjælmø is made from pine offcuts from window production
76%
Reduction in CO₂e compared to similar products
11 kg
Waste saved per m²
2.23 kg
CO₂e per m²
*CO₂e footprint is based on EPD MD-25165-EN including phases A1–A3 and C1–C4. Phase B and D excluded. Comparison is based on average available EPD data on virgin solid pine wood flooring as of August 2025. Scaled unit for comparison: 1 m2 of solid pine 22 mm. For more info confer ‘Explainer_Hjælmø_EPD_Comparison’ in our download centre.
Why Choose Hjælmø
Why professionals choose Hjælmø for their projects
Hjælmø is chosen for projects that require a robust, long-lasting floor with documented performance.
The solid end-grain structure provides high wear resistance, making it well suited for commercial and public environments with heavy traffic. The larger brick format enables efficient installation while maintaining full design flexibility. With defined technical specifications, clear installation guidance, and EPD-backed documentation, Hjælmø offers a predictable and professional flooring solution designed to perform from installation through decades of use.
At the same time, Hjælmø delivers up to 76% lower CO₂e compared to similar conventional products, helping projects reduce embodied carbon and meet increasingly strict climate requirements, without compromising durability or quality.
Aesthetic Flexibility
Aesthetic Flexibility
Hjælmø is an end-grain floor made from leftover pine offcuts from window frame production. The bricks create a lively and varied look that can be laid in different patterns and with different surface treatments to match the room’s architecture.
Full Product Guarantee
Full Product Guarantee
With Hjælmø you get the same guarantees and responsibilities as with conventional floors. a:gain delivers with full product responsibility, so you can specify circular building products with the same security as virgin.
Reliable Delivery Times
Reliable Delivery Times
Produced in collaboration with NORTO and manufactured in Denmark, Hjælmø comes with fixed delivery times. This makes it easy to plan your project and ensure materials arrive on time.
End-Grain Bricks
Wood Species
FSC certified pine
Source
Discarded wood from window production
Origin
Northern Europe
Finish
Untreated
Length
100-120 mm (project specified)
Width
50-60 mm (project specified)
Thickness
22 mm
Installation
Glued
Fire Classification
Dfl-s1 (without surface treatment)
In Collaboration With
Made In
Denmark
Appearances
See Hjælmø layouts and treatments
Hjælmø is an end-grain flooring with a distinct expression shaped by the natural circular patterns of the wood’s annual rings. The end-grain orientation creates a visually dynamic surface while contributing to the floor’s exceptional strength and durability. Each brick reflects the material’s origin from window-production offcuts, resulting in subtle differences in tone, grain, and structure. These natural variations give the floor an authentic character without compromising performance.
Colour variation and grain differences are inherent characteristics of solid wood. The selected surface treatment defines the final tone and sheen, allowing the floor to adapt to different project aesthetics.
Treatment Types
Treatment Types
Different surface treatments influence the final expression of the floor, from a warmer wood colour to a more light expression.
White Lacquer
Clear Lacquer
White Oil
Clear Oil
Unique Wood Features
Unique Wood Features
Knots
Expect a lot of visible knots.
Finger Joints
Sometimes you will get a cross cut of the finger joints.
Layout Options
Layout Options
Banded
A classic robust look, that is easily laid, easy to maintain and very easy to like.
Herringbone
An exclusive appearance without a predetermined orientation in the space.
CO2e Footprint Calculator
Calculate the real impact of your next project
Use the CO₂e Footprint Calculator to estimate how much discarded material you prevent, and how much CO₂e you save, when choosing Hjælmø end-grain brick flooring instead of conventional flooring solutions. This helps you document sustainability benefits in tenders, DGNB submissions, and client presentations.
Hjælmø is developed from pine wood offcuts generated in window production. Instead of being downcycled or discarded, these residual wood pieces are reprocessed into durable end-grain bricks with long lifespan.
By working with existing material streams, Hjælmø reduces the demand for virgin resources while maintaining the performance characteristics expected of commercial wood flooring. The product is supported by verified environmental documentation, including an EPD, enabling transparent assessment in LCA calculations, DGNB certifications, and CO₂ reporting. With its solid wood construction and the ability to be sanded multiple times over its lifetime, Hjælmø contributes to long-term material value rather than short replacement cycles.
Hjælmø Production Process
1. Collection & sorting
Off-cuts from VTI’s window production are collected and sorted.
2. Finger joining
The off-cuts are made into longer boards through finger joining.
3. Planning & cutting
The longer boards are then cut and planed into equally sized pieces.
4. Installation
Hjælmø is installed using glue and can be laid in different patterns.
5. Full sanding x15
The result is a sturdy end-grain brick floor that can be sanded up to 15 times.
Downloads
Access all Hjælmø's specifications, certificates, resources and images
Product Booklets
An overview of Hjælmø's product details.
Price List
A clear overview of indicative pricing, configurations, and delivery timelines.
Project Reference Booklets
A collection of completed reference projects.
Maintenance
Step-by-step maintenance guidance.
Installation
Step-by-step installation guidance.
Technical Data
Hjælmø's performance overview, classification, installation requirements, and compliance standards.
Environmental Documentation
A verified EPD for Hjælmø and a short explainer of its CO₂e results.
Render Assets
Vector line drawings of Hjælmø pattern options.
Tender Descriptions
Tender descriptions detailing technical, sustainability, and procurement criteria.
Declaration confirming Hjælmø's compliance with EU Taxonomy Appendix C.
Close-up images of Hjælmø highlighting the wood texture and characteristics.
Large-scale images of Hjælmø showing full flooring applications in realistic architectural contexts.
Product Booklets
Product Booklets
Price List
Price List
A clear overview of indicative pricing, configurations, and delivery timelines.
Project Reference Booklets
Project Reference Booklets
Maintenace
Maintenace
Installation
Installation
Technical Data
Technical Data
Hjælmø's performance overview, classification, installation requirements, and compliance standards.
Environmental Documentation
Environmental Documentation
Render Assets
Render Assets
Tender Descriptions
Tender Descriptions
EU Tax. M5.1 Compliance
EU Tax. M5.1 Compliance
Declaration confirming Hjælmø's compliance with EU Taxonomy Appendix C.
Close-up Product Images
Close-up Product Images
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Covers sourcing, certifications, material properties, durability, and what to expect from the natural variations of the product.
Where do you source the wood? Is it FSC certified?
Where do you source the wood? Is it FSC certified?
The wood is FSC certified pine discarded from window frame production in Denmark. The wood origins from various sources in Northern Europe.
Can I order the floor in modules for easier mounting?
Can I order the floor in modules for easier mounting?
No, the bricks must be mounted at site one by one. Carpenters state that it takes approximately 20% to 100% longer to mount the Hjælmø bricks than a regular parquet floor. In return, the blocks are delivered on pallets with easily removable pallet frames, allowing for convenient access and mobility. This also eliminates the large amounts of cardboard often used for packaging of similar products.
What is most important for a good end result?
What is most important for a good end result?
The subfloor must be clean and dry and must not deviate more than 2 mm over a 2-meter straight surface. The subfloor should be tested with a pull-off adhesion test. We recommend a test result a of minimum 2,0 MPa. Make moisture measurements in the room and in the subfloor.
See the installations sheet in our Download Centre for more information on how to mount the floor.
Installation
Guidance on subfloor requirements, mounting process, surface treatment, and recommendations to ensure a precise and durable installation.
My contractor has no experience with this type of flooring. What should I do?
My contractor has no experience with this type of flooring. What should I do?
We recommend that you find a carpenter with experience of mounting similar floors, to ensure a quick installation and a good result. However, installation is not harder than for any other floor, and we provide easy-to-follow mounting instructions.
What surface treatment is required after mounting?
What surface treatment is required after mounting?
The end grain brick needs sanding and a surface treatment. See the specification from the manufacturer of the surface treatment.
Maintenance
Information on cleaning, care, and long-term performance to maintain the floor’s appearance and technical quality over time.
How do I keep the floor clean and in good condition?
How do I keep the floor clean and in good condition?
See the Maintenance guide in our Download Centre.
