Product Philosophy

At Forté, we bring the beauty of nature to life, crafting beautiful and beautifully intelligent timber surfaces that enrich the spaces people create. Guided by nature’s inherent intelligence, we blend its beauty with advanced technology to achieve enduring performance, connection, and design integrity, for life and living.

Unparalleled Performance

Every detail considered

Precision defines every Forté surface. From tone and thickness to texture and finish, each detail is meticulously refined to achieve harmony, consistency, and the quiet confidence of craftsmanship done right.

Naturally safe

We craft timber surfaces that are good for people and the planet. Non-toxic, low-emission and responsibly sourced, our materials protect indoor air quality while preserving the natural resources that inspire us.

Built to last

Durable, stable, and beautifully dependable. Our engineered timber is tested to perform through movement, moisture and time, ensuring every surface endures life’s demands while maintaining its natural integrity and elegance.

Designed for connection

Spaces have power when they connect us - to each other, to our environment, and to the moment we’re in. Our surfaces create that connection through natural warmth, tactility, and intelligent design.

For us, environment is everything – our first question and our final answer. We believe in the wonder of wood to completely transform a space – physically and emotionally, Taking cues from the rugged power of the landscapes around us, we enable spaces and places fit for the climates and conditions of a changing world, with a sustainable mindset at our core.

Live for timber

Our 40 years in the industry has made us timber specialists and timber obsessives. We bring a wealth of expertise and insight to every exchange, using our formidable knowledge to engineer superior products and superior processes.

Freedom for design

We wholeheartedly embrace customisation, giving customers the ability to coordinate and integrate our products to their own designs. With full capability for custom colour-pairing, we give customers the flexibility and freedom to tie their space together, their way.

Fit for purpose

In both form and function, pour products are benchmarks of the utmost quality. Whatever the purpose and no matter the conditions, our timber is crafted to perform at the highest possible standard, both timelessly elegant and endlessly endurant.

Experiences for better

We believe relationships matter. From designers to installers to employees, everything we do is to create more enriching experiences for people. We approach every exchange with warmth, curiosity and commitment, forging authentic bonds that last.

A cohesive range

Designed for both residential and commercial applications, our surfaces create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. With a refines balance of colour, texture and tone, they offer unmatched design flexibility, allowing you to craft cohesive, visually stunning environments from the inside out.

Everything we do is approached with the utmost care, to create beautiful, healthy and sustainable spaces to live and work.

James Piesse, Founder and Director

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