Features
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Waterproof
Now the biggest puddles can be no big deal. Hydropel™ has six dimensions of water protection, keeping all sides (and its hyper-dense core) safe from moisture.
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Complements Your Personal Style and Décor
Choose from Oak and Hickory in a wide variety of stain colors, with options for smooth, scraped or brushed texture. All designs look beautifully modern with a low-sheen finish and 5″ wide planks.
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DIY-Friendly & Installs Anywhere
Boards connect to each other instead of being nailed down. And since Hydropel™ is a waterproof hardwood, you can put it any room, kitchens, basements and bathrooms included.
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Backed by Our Best Warranties
Hydropel™ is our only engineered hardwood backed by a 50-Year Residential Finish Warranty, giving you a lifetime of protection from scratches, stains and wear. It also comes with our Lifetime Structural Warranty and other guarantees.
Collection Documents
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/End ShapeDescribes 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 |
| Performance Class | 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
Boards lock together and float over the subfloor. An underlayment is rolled out over the subfloor and under the hardwood floor.
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.