Features
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Waterproof Hardwood Flooring
If you’ve avoided hardwood flooring because of fears about water damage, you’re in luck. Hydropel(TM) is natural hardwood flooring that’s waterproof. In addition, the engineered hardwood flooring features six water protection dimensions to keep the plank’s surfaces (and the hyper-dense core) safe from water damage. So, now you can have hardwood anywhere in your home.
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Enjoy the Character of Hardwood Flooring in Your Home
In addition to its waterproof protection, Hydropel delivers the hardwood character valued by homeowners. You can choose from Hickory and Oak flooring in 11 colors. Plus, you can select different finishes, even hand-scraped or wire-brushed textures, for an added rustic touch. You’ll also enjoy wood flooring that resists scratches.
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DIY Wood Flooring You Can Installs Anywhere
You can install Hydropel anywhere in your home without water concerns, even in basements, kitchens, and bathrooms. Plus, its DIY friendly wood flooring. You have the option to nail, glue, or float the engineered hardwood. In addition, the tongue and groove construction makes installation a snap.
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Waterproof Hardwood Flooring Backed by Our Best Warranties
Best of all, you can install Hydropel with confidence. We back it with a 50-Year Residential Warranty, the longest for any of our engineered hardwoods. You’ll be protected against scratches, stains, and wear. The waterproof hardwood also comes with a Lifetime Structural Warranty.
Collection Sell Sheet
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Specifications
Product Design & Construction
| Collection | Hydropel |
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| Surface Texture Describes the surface look and feel of flooring. Textures can range from smooth to hand-scraped and distressed. | Traditional Finish |
| Construction | Engineered Hardwood |
| Color | Light Gray (Gray) |
| Species | Hickory |
| GlossDescribes the coating that adds a polished look to the floor’s surface. You can choose products with a high, medium or low gloss level. | Low Gloss |
| Edge DetailDescribes the way the hardwood board edges and ends are cut. Edges and ends are typically described as square, micro, micro-beveled (eased), scraped and pillowed. | Micro Edge / Micro Ends |
| Grading | Best |
| Wood HardnessThe density/hardness of the wood species and its ability to withstand foot traffic, children and pets will impact its wear performance, and will vary from species to species. Strong, resilient Oak is used as the industry benchmark. The hardness scale shows the relative hardness of this wood species. |  |
| Plank-To-Plank VariationWood is a natural material that features changes in color and tone. The board-to-board color variation is more pronounced in some species, less in others. If you like the look of contrasting light and dark tones, select a species that offers most color variation. If you prefer consistent color from board to board, choose the least color variation. |  |
Product Dimensions
| Plank Width | 5 in |
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| Plank Length | Varying Lengths: 15.7 - 47.2 in |
| Plank Thickness | 7/16 in |
| SQ. FT. Per Box | 22.6 |
Warranty
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Residential
50 years -
Commercial
10 years
Installation
Where Can I Install This Floor?
Installation Methods
Flooring locks together and floats over the subfloor. If flooring does not have attached padding, an underlayment pad must be rolled out over the subfloor.
Can I Do This Myself?
Planning ahead is essential for a successful hardwood installation. Follow these tips before, during and after installation to help you make the right decisions.
Read ArticleFloor Care
The following products are recommended to properly care for your new Hickory Engineered Hardwood floor.
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