The floors on our showroom floor.

Engineered hardwood, vinyl plank and laminate from the makers we trust, with the facts for each one: how it is built, the warranty, the certifications and where it works best. Every product here is on display in Rancho Santa Margarita, with samples to take home.

Racks of wood, laminate and vinyl plank flooring sample boards in the US Floor Design Center showroom

In the showroom

500+ flooring samples to choose from

Our showroom holds more than 500 samples of wood, laminate and vinyl flooring, in a wide variety of colors.

Stop by the showroom to see them side by side, or tell us what you have in mind and we can send you samples.

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12 floors on display

Engineered hardwood

A real wood top layer on a layered core. Compared with solid hardwood, the core stays more stable when the humidity changes. A thicker wear layer gives more chances to sand and refinish over the years.

UrbanFloor

Villa Caprisi

Engineered European oak in wide, long planks

Thickness: 5/8 in
Wear layer: 4 mm
Plank width: 9.5 in
Length: up to 7 ft 3 in

What to know

European oak over a multi-ply cross-grain core, with a 4 mm real wood top layer.

Matte lacquer finish. The surface is wire brushed with a micro bevel. A carton covers 34.11 sq ft.

On display: Lazio, Romagna, Brindisi, Trentino, Palermo, Ravenna, Carrara, Umbria, Avellino and Modena

Warranty

Finish: 35 years
Structural: limited lifetime
Light commercial: 5 years

Where it works

Living rooms, bedrooms and open floor plans, where wide, long boards look best

Installation and care

Radiant heat: hydronic systems, up to 85 F

Call (949) 589-9226

UrbanFloor · Prima Lusso

Prima Lusso

Engineered prime grade oak with a thick 3/4 in build

Thickness: 3/4 in
Wear layer: 4 mm
Plank width: 9.5 in
Length: up to 7 ft

What to know

Prime grade oak is cleaner and has fewer knots than rustic grades. The core is built from eight cross-grain plies, under a 4 mm real oak top layer.

Bona Natural UV urethane finish. The surface is wire brushed with a micro bevel. A carton covers 34.11 sq ft.

On display: Stella, Zenith, Lucente and Tesoro

Warranty

Finish: 35 years
Structural: lifetime

Where it works

Living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms

Installation and care

Installed to the UrbanFloor installation guide for the fastening method

Call (949) 589-9226

UrbanFloor

Chêne

Engineered European oak, wirebrushed and matte

Thickness: 1/2 in
Wear layer: 2 mm
Plank width: 7.5 in
Length: random, up to 86 in

What to know

European oak over a multi-ply cross-grain core, built to stay stable through humidity changes.

Matte lacquer finish. The surface is wirebrushed with a light stain and a micro bevel. Dolcetto comes 27 sq ft to a carton.

On display: Dolcetto, Champagne, Madeira, Syrah, Prosecco and Barbera

Warranty

Finish: 35 years
Structural: lifetime

Certified

FloorScore, as UrbanFloor states for its engineered wood flooring

Where it works

Living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms
UrbanFloor rates Dolcetto for high foot traffic

Installation and care

Can float, glue down, or nail and staple

Call (949) 589-9226

California Classics

Mediterranean

Engineered French oak with a 4 mm wear layer

Thickness: 9/16 in
Wear layer: 4 mm
Plank size: 8 x 75 in
Per carton: 25.07 sq ft

What to know

A 4 mm French oak top layer on an engineered core.

UV urethane finish with aluminum oxide.

On display: The Mediterranean collection

Warranty

Structural: lifetime
Finish: 50 years
Commercial: 5 years

Certified

CARB Phase 2 and FloorScore

Where it works

Living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms

Installation and care

Radiant heat allowed with the engineered boards, up to 82 F

Call (949) 589-9226

Alston

Casablanca

Engineered hardwood in planks, herringbone and chevron

Thickness: 9/16 in
Construction: 2-ply
Plank widths: 7, 7.5 and 8.625 in
Length: up to 86 in

What to know

A two-ply engineered hardwood, which Alston describes as a hybrid build.

Three formats: herringbone at 3.5 x 17.5 in, chevron at 5 x 28.875 in, and planks at 7, 7.5 and 8.625 in wide. Cleopatra Oak has a 4 mm wear layer.

On display: The Casablanca collection

Warranty

Residential structural: lifetime
Residential finish: 50 years

Certified

CARB NAF
Alston is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Where it works

Living rooms, entries and dining rooms, where a pattern makes a statement

Installation and care

Installed to the Alston installation guide for each format

Call (949) 589-9226

Morocco Walnut engineered hardwood in a herringbone layout

Alston

Alston · Casablanca

Morocco Walnut

Engineered American walnut herringbone, lightly hand scraped

Thickness: 9/16 in
Wear layer: 4 mm
Piece size: 3.5 x 17.5 in
Per carton: 15.8 sq ft

What to know

American walnut on a two-ply hybrid engineered build, with a 4 mm sawn real wood top layer, laid as a classic herringbone.

Light hand scraped texture under a matte, UV modified oil finish. The natural grade shows the walnut's character, with swirled and burled grain and filled knots. Janka hardness is 1,000 to 1,050 lbf.

Alston color matches it with Safari Walnut planks.

On display: Morocco Walnut

Warranty

Structural: lifetime
Finish: 50 years
Moisture and bonding warranty

Where it works

Living rooms, entries and dining rooms, where a pattern makes a statement

Installation and care

Staple down, glue down or floating, including over radiant heat
Tongue and groove locking edge with a micro bevel

Call (949) 589-9226

Cleopatra Oak engineered hardwood in a herringbone layout

Alston

Alston · Casablanca

Cleopatra Oak

Engineered European oak herringbone, lightly wire brushed

Thickness: 9/16 in
Wear layer: 4 mm
Piece size: 3.5 x 17.5 in
Per carton: 15.8 sq ft

What to know

European oak on a two-ply hybrid engineered build, with a 4 mm sawn real wood top layer, laid as a classic herringbone.

Light wire brushed texture under a matte, UV modified oil finish. Select and better grade, with a clean look and minimal knots. Janka hardness is 1,300 to 1,350 lbf.

Alston color matches it with Cairo Oak and Cairo Plus Oak planks.

On display: Cleopatra Oak

Warranty

Structural: lifetime
Finish: 50 years
Moisture and bonding warranty

Where it works

Living rooms, entries and dining rooms, where a pattern makes a statement

Installation and care

Staple down, glue down or floating, including over radiant heat
Tongue and groove locking edge with a micro bevel

Call (949) 589-9226

Pharaoh Oak engineered hardwood in a herringbone layout

Alston

Alston · Casablanca

Pharaoh Oak

Engineered European oak herringbone in a deep brown

Thickness: 9/16 in
Wear layer: 4 mm
Piece size: 3.5 x 17.5 in
Per carton: 15.8 sq ft

What to know

European oak on a two-ply hybrid engineered build, with a 4 mm sawn real wood top layer, laid as a classic herringbone.

Light wire brushed texture under a matte, UV modified oil finish. Select and better grade, with a clean look and minimal knots. Janka hardness is 1,300 to 1,350 lbf.

Alston color matches it with Nile Oak planks.

On display: Pharaoh Oak

Warranty

Structural: lifetime
Finish: 50 years
Moisture and bonding warranty

Where it works

Living rooms, entries and dining rooms, where a pattern makes a statement

Installation and care

Staple down, glue down or floating, including over radiant heat
Tongue and groove locking edge with a micro bevel

Call (949) 589-9226

Gatsby Oak engineered hardwood in a chevron layout beside a plank

Alston

Alston · Casablanca

Gatsby Oak

Engineered European oak chevron with a smooth surface

Thickness: 9/16 in
Wear layer: 4 mm
Piece size: 5 x 28.875 in
Per carton: 12 sq ft

What to know

European oak on a two-ply hybrid engineered build, with a 4 mm sawn real wood top layer, laid as a classic chevron.

Smooth texture under a matte, UV modified oil finish. Select and better grade, with smooth, uniform grain and minimum knots. Janka hardness is 1,300 to 1,350 lbf.

Alston color matches it with Luxor Plus Oak planks.

On display: Gatsby Oak

Warranty

Structural: lifetime
Finish: 50 years
Moisture and bonding warranty

Where it works

Living rooms, entries and dining rooms, where a pattern makes a statement

Installation and care

Staple down, glue down or floating, including over radiant heat
Tongue and groove locking edge with a micro bevel

Call (949) 589-9226

Bora Oak engineered hardwood in wide planks

Alston

Alston · Casablanca

Bora Oak

Engineered European oak wide plank, lightly wire brushed

Thickness: 9/16 in
Wear layer: 4 mm
Plank size: 7 in x up to 86 in
Per carton: 24.8 sq ft

What to know

European oak on a two-ply hybrid engineered build, with a 4 mm sawn real wood top layer, in wide, long planks.

Light wire brushed texture under a matte, UV modified oil finish. The natural grade shows the oak's character, with swirled and burled grain and filled knots. Janka hardness is 1,300 to 1,350 lbf.

Alston color matches it with Bora Plus Oak planks.

On display: Bora Oak

Warranty

Structural: lifetime
Finish: 50 years
Moisture and bonding warranty

Where it works

Living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and open floor plans, where wide, long boards look best

Installation and care

Staple down, glue down or floating, including over radiant heat
Tongue and groove locking edge with a micro bevel

Call (949) 589-9226

Eden Oak engineered hardwood in wide planks

Alston

Alston · Casablanca

Eden Oak

Engineered European oak wide plank in a warm golden tone

Thickness: 9/16 in
Wear layer: 4 mm
Plank size: 7 in x up to 86 in
Per carton: 24.8 sq ft

What to know

European oak on a two-ply hybrid engineered build, with a 4 mm sawn real wood top layer, in wide, long planks.

Light wire brushed texture under a matte, UV modified oil finish. The natural grade shows the oak's character, with swirled and burled grain and filled knots. Janka hardness is 1,300 to 1,350 lbf.

On display: Eden Oak

Warranty

Structural: lifetime
Finish: 50 years
Moisture and bonding warranty

Where it works

Living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and open floor plans, where wide, long boards look best

Installation and care

Staple down, glue down or floating, including over radiant heat
Tongue and groove locking edge with a micro bevel

Call (949) 589-9226

Garrison

Newport

Engineered European oak, 1/2 in thick

Thickness: 1/2 in
Top layer: 2 mm
Plank width: 7.5 in
Per carton: 23.32 sq ft

What to know

European oak with a 2 mm real wood top layer. Most boards are about 6 feet long, so a room has fewer end joints.

On display: Shell Beach, Pebble Beach, Del Mar, Zuma Beach and Carmel

Warranty

Structural: limited lifetime
Finish: 25 years
Manufacturing defects: 3 years

Where it works

Living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms

Installation and care

Installed to the Garrison installation guide

Call (949) 589-9226

The layers of a WPC vinyl plank, top to bottom: a 20 mil wear layer, a print layer, a WPC core and an attached foam pad

6 floors on display

Vinyl plank with a WPC core

Wood plastic composite (WPC) has a foamed, rigid core. It is a little softer and quieter underfoot than SPC, and with no wood fiber in the core it is a natural pick for kitchens, baths and busy family rooms.

COREtec

COREtec · The Original

Originals Premium

Luxury vinyl plank with a waterproof foamed WPC core

Thickness: 10.25 mm
Wear layer: 20 mil
Plank size: 9 x 72 in
Per carton: 26.47 sq ft

What to know

COREtec calls this a waterproof luxury vinyl plank. The foamed WPC core makes the plank rigid and a little softer underfoot than stone core vinyl.

A 20 mil wear layer is 0.5 mm thick. The wear layer is the clear top coat that takes the scuffs, so it is the number to compare between vinyl floors.

Enhanced integrated bevel with detailed embossing.

On display: Sea Salt Oak (VV810-05028) and Parchment Oak (VV810-05027)

Warranty

Residential: limited lifetime wear warranty
Commercial: 10 year limited warranty for medium commercial use

Certified

GREENGUARD Gold (low chemical emissions)

Where it works

Rated for use above, on and below grade
COREtec guarantees the planks against warping and buckling from water
Marketed as kid proof and pet proof

Installation and care

Floats on an angle tap click, or glues down direct
No acclimation and no wait after install, per COREtec
Never needs sanding, sealing or refinishing. Routine cleaning only.

Call (949) 589-9226

COREtec

COREtec · Originals Enhanced

Honey Bronze Oak

Luxury vinyl plank with a waterproof foamed WPC core

Thickness: 8 mm
Wear layer: 22 mil
Plank size: 9 x 72 in
Per carton: 26.94 sq ft

What to know

Rich like warm honey, a midtone oak that balances saturation with muted color. The waterproof foamed WPC core keeps the plank rigid and a little softer underfoot than stone core vinyl.

A 22 mil wear layer under a UV acrylic finish, with an enhanced painted bevel that adds plank definition.

On display: Honey Bronze Oak (CR501-02087)

Warranty

Residential: limited lifetime wear warranty
Commercial: 10 year limited warranty for medium commercial use

Certified

GREENGUARD Gold (low chemical emissions)

Where it works

Rated for use above, on and below grade
Waterproof, kid proof and pet proof

Installation and care

Floats on an angle tap click, or glues down direct
No acclimation needed
Attached cork underlayment

Call (949) 589-9226

COREtec

COREtec · Originals Enhanced

Golden Veil Oak

Luxury vinyl plank with a waterproof foamed WPC core

Thickness: 8 mm
Wear layer: 22 mil
Plank size: 9 x 72 in
Per carton: 26.94 sq ft

What to know

A warm oak with golden undertones and muted amber accents. The waterproof foamed WPC core keeps the plank rigid and a little softer underfoot than stone core vinyl.

A 22 mil wear layer under a UV acrylic finish, with enhanced bevels that add plank definition and realism.

On display: Golden Veil Oak (CR501-05089)

Warranty

Residential: limited lifetime wear warranty
Commercial: 10 year limited warranty for medium commercial use

Certified

GREENGUARD Gold (low chemical emissions)

Where it works

Rated for use above, on and below grade
Waterproof, kid proof and pet proof

Installation and care

Floats on an angle tap click, or glues down direct
No acclimation needed
Attached cork underlayment

Call (949) 589-9226

COREtec

COREtec · Originals Premium

Bosc Oak

Luxury vinyl plank with a waterproof foamed WPC core

Thickness: 7.5 mm
Wear layer: 20 mil
Plank size: 7 x 60 in
Per carton: 23.43 sq ft

What to know

An oak with realistic graining and embossed in register texture. The waterproof foamed WPC core keeps the plank rigid and a little softer underfoot than stone core vinyl.

A 20 mil wear layer under a UV acrylic finish, with a pressed bevel. Stain resistant as well as waterproof.

On display: Bosc Oak (VV735-06012)

Warranty

Residential: limited lifetime wear warranty
Commercial: 10 year limited warranty for medium commercial use

Certified

GREENGUARD Gold (low chemical emissions)

Where it works

Rated for use above, on and below grade
Waterproof, kid proof and pet proof

Installation and care

Floats on an angle tap click, or glues down direct
No acclimation needed
Attached cork underlayment

Call (949) 589-9226

Vortis

Norden Home

12 mm WPC vinyl plank with an attached pad

Thickness: 12 mm
Wear layer: 30 mil
Plank size: 8.85 x 72 in
Per carton: 17.73 sq ft

What to know

A thick, heavy duty vinyl. A 30 mil wear layer is about 0.76 mm, thicker than the 20 mil layer on many other vinyl floors we carry.

A 1.5 mm IXPE foam pad is attached underneath, and the planks lock together with the Valinge 5G click.

On display: Fika, Sisu, Kaffi, Lykke, Heim, Orka, Mysa, Marka, Lagom, Kos and Hus

Warranty

Structural: lifetime
Residential wear: lifetime
Medium commercial: 30 years

Where it works

Living areas, bedrooms, kitchens and baths

Installation and care

Floating installation with the Valinge 5G click
Pad is attached, so no extra pad is needed

Call (949) 589-9226

Lions Floor

Ocean Crest

WPC vinyl plank with a pre-attached acoustic pad

Thickness: 8 mm
Wear layer: 20 mil
Plank size: 9 x 60 in
Per carton: 29.9 sq ft

What to know

A wood plastic composite (WPC) core that Lions describes as waterproof.

The acoustic pad is attached at the factory, so there is no separate pad to buy. The surface is embossed in register and the edge is a pressed pillow bevel.

On display: Tidal Whisper, Coral Drift, Harbor Mist, Morning Tide, Shoreline Glow and Summit Drift

Warranty

Residential: 50 years limited
Commercial: 10 years limited

Certified

Formaldehyde free and phthalate free, as Lions states

Where it works

Living areas, bedrooms, kitchens and baths, where spills happen

Installation and care

Floating installation with Uniclic click edges
Works over radiant heat with the surface kept at or under 85 F

Call (949) 589-9226

The layers of an SPC vinyl plank, top to bottom: a 20 mil wear layer, a print layer, an SPC core and an attached cork pad

4 floors on display

Vinyl plank with an SPC core

Stone plastic composite (SPC) has a dense, rigid core that feels firm underfoot. It is the usual pick for kitchens, baths and basements, and many come with the pad already attached.

Lions Floor

SPC Collections

Lone Star Spirit XL, Natural Essence Plus and Indoor Delight

Thickness: 6.5 mm
Wear layer: 20 mil
Plank size: 9 x 72 in or 9 x 60 in
Sound: IIC 59 to 61, STC 53

What to know

Three stone plastic composite (SPC) collections, each with an acoustic pad attached at the factory and a painted bevel edge.

Lone Star Spirit XL and Indoor Delight come in 9 x 72 in planks, 22.65 sq ft per box. Natural Essence Plus comes in 9 x 60 in planks, 22.88 sq ft per box.

Impact sound is rated IIC 61 for Lone Star Spirit XL and IIC 59 for the other two. Sound transmission is STC 53 on all three.

On display: Artisan Touch (Lone Star Spirit XL), Palisade (Natural Essence Plus), Country Breeze (Indoor Delight) and more

Warranty

Residential: 50 years limited
Commercial: 10 years limited

Certified

FloorScore
Phthalate free and formaldehyde free
ASTM E648 Class 1 fire rating

Where it works

Interior living spaces
Lions lists these floors as waterproof

Installation and care

Floating installation. Lone Star Spirit XL and Indoor Delight use the Uniclic locking system.
Lions recommends its 6 mil moisture and vapor barrier underlayment for floating installs

Call (949) 589-9226

MEGAclic

MEGAclic · Grand Legend

Athens

SPC vinyl plank with a 2 mm attached pad

Thickness: 7 mm with pad
Wear layer: 20 mil
Plank size: 9 x 60 in
Per carton: 26.37 sq ft

What to know

The 7 mm includes a 2 mm pad that is already attached to the plank. The wear layer is 20 mil, which is 0.5 mm.

MEGAclic is the flooring brand of AJ Trading in La Mirada, California.

On display: Ivy Point (MCGL-8518)

Warranty

Residential: 30 years
Rental: 15 years
Light commercial: 10 years

Certified

FloorScore (indoor air quality)

Where it works

Interior living spaces
Sold as a waterproof floor

Installation and care

Floating installation
Radiant heat allowed up to 90 F

Call (949) 589-9226

SLCC Flooring

SLCC Flooring · Treasure Lakes

Snyder

Rigid core SPC vinyl plank with an attached foam pad

Thickness: 7 mm total
Wear layer: 20 mil
Plank size: 9 x 60 in
Per carton: 30.11 sq ft

What to know

The 7 mm is the whole plank: a 5 mm stone plastic composite core plus a 2 mm EVA foam pad that is already attached, so there is no separate pad to add.

The wear layer is 20 mil, which is 0.5 mm. The finish includes aluminum oxide and the surface is embossed in register with the wood grain.

On display: Snyder (X-TL-SN)

Warranty

Residential: 50 years
Medium commercial: 15 years
Structural: lifetime

Where it works

Interior living spaces
Rated IIC 65 for impact sound, which helps in upstairs rooms

Installation and care

Floating installation with a micro bevel edge

Call (949) 589-9226

UrbanFloor · Urban Grove Cascade

Dwell

SPC vinyl plank with an attached underlayment

Thickness: 8 mm with pad
Wear layer: 22 mil
Plank size: 9 x 70.9 in
Per carton: 17.83 sq ft

What to know

The 8 mm includes the UrbanShield underlayment attached to the back, so the plank is ready to float.

The wear layer is 22 mil, about 0.56 mm. The edge is a handcrafted bevel and the finish is matte.

On display: Dwell (CS-1807) and Flare (CS-1804)

Warranty

Ask us for the written warranty and we will print it for you

Where it works

Interior living spaces
Planks are almost 6 feet long, which means fewer end joints

Installation and care

Unilin style click system for floating installation
Underlayment is attached to the plank

Call (949) 589-9226

4 floors on display

Laminate

A printed photographic layer over a high density fiberboard core, under a tough clear surface. It never needs sanding or refinishing, and the AC rating tells you how much wear it is built for.

MEGAclic

Santerra

AC5 laminate, 14 mm thick with a 2 mm EVA pad

Thickness: 14 mm
Abrasion class: AC5
Plank size: 9.3 x 72 in
Per carton: 23.31 sq ft

What to know

AC5 is a heavy commercial abrasion class, the top of the 1 to 5 scale. The 14 mm total includes a 2 mm EVA pad that is attached, so the floor goes down without a separate underlayment.

Five planks to a carton, each 6 feet long, with a painted bevel on all four sides.

On display: Aveline (MCST-2301)

Warranty

Structural: lifetime
Residential wear: 35 years

Certified

FloorScore and CARB Phase 2

Where it works

Busy living areas, hallways and bedrooms
Heavy traffic, where the AC5 rating matters

Installation and care

Floating installation with Uniclic click
Pad is attached, so no underlayment is added

Call (949) 589-9226

MEGAclic

Centennial

AC4 laminate, 12 mm, in extra wide and extra long planks

Thickness: 12 mm
Abrasion class: AC4
Plank size: 12 x 88 in
Per carton: 28.74 sq ft

What to know

The planks are 12 in wide and 7 ft 4 in long, so a room has far fewer seams. Four planks come in a carton.

Installed over an underlayment we add at installation.

On display: Four colors in the Centennial collection

Warranty

Residential: 30 years

Where it works

Open living rooms and large bedrooms, where long planks make the biggest difference

Installation and care

Floating installation over an added underlayment

Call (949) 589-9226

MEGAclic

Diana

AC4 laminate, 10 mm, with a 2 mm attached pad

Thickness: 10 mm
Abrasion class: AC4
Plank size: 9.4 x 60 in
Per carton: 27.17 sq ft

What to know

AC4 is the fourth step on the 1 to 5 abrasion scale.

Seven planks to a carton. The edge has a painted V groove and the surface is embossed in register. A 2 mm pad is attached, so no underlayment is added.

On display: Oyster (MCDN-8703)

Warranty

Residential: 25 years
Rental: 15 years
Light commercial: 10 years

Certified

FloorScore and CARB Phase 2

Where it works

Bedrooms, living rooms and hallways

Installation and care

Floating installation
Radiant heat allowed up to 82 F

Call (949) 589-9226

MEGAclic

AquaShield

AC4 laminate, 12 mm, with water protection on the surface

Thickness: 12 mm
Abrasion class: AC4
Plank size: 9.37 x 60 in
Per carton: 23.29 sq ft

What to know

A 12 mm laminate with water protection built into the surface. AC4 is the abrasion class.

Six planks to a carton, installed over an underlayment we add at installation.

On display: Fox (MCAS-3216)

Warranty

Residential: 25 years

Where it works

Living rooms, bedrooms and hallways

Installation and care

Floating installation over an added underlayment

Call (949) 589-9226

How to choose, in plain language

Which floor holds up best in a busy home?

It depends on the room more than the product. Vinyl plank handles water, scratches and kids well, and it is the easy choice for kitchens and hallways. Engineered hardwood gives you the real wood look and can be refinished. Our rule of thumb: wet or messy rooms get tile or vinyl plank, living areas get wood or vinyl plank.

What is the best floor if I have dogs?

Look for a hard, scratch resistant surface that can take accidents. A good vinyl plank is one of the safest picks. Whatever you choose, a matte or textured finish hides scratches better than a high gloss, and a mat where the water bowl lives helps any floor.

What does the wear layer number mean?

On vinyl, the wear layer is the clear top coat that takes the scuffs, so it is the number to compare. 20 mil is 0.5 mm; our thickest is 30 mil. On hardwood, the wear layer is the real wood on top: the thicker it is, the more times the floor can be sanded and refinished. On laminate, compare the AC rating instead, from AC1 to AC5.

Floating, glue down or nail down: what is the difference?

Floating floors click together and sit on top of the subfloor, so they install fast. Glue down is very stable and quiet. Nail down is for wood over a wood subfloor. Which one you get is usually decided by the product and the subfloor, and we will tell you which fits your home.

What gets checked before a new floor goes down?

Three things: flatness, moisture and damage. Every maker publishes a flatness limit in its installation guide. On a concrete slab we test for moisture, and on a wood subfloor we look for soft spots and squeaks. Getting this right first is what lets the new floor last.

How much should I order?

More than the square footage of the room. Installers order extra for cuts and waste, and more for diagonal, herringbone or chevron layouts. We work out the number for you when we measure.

How do I pick a color?

See it in the room, not just in the showroom. Take samples home and look at them in your own light, morning and evening, next to your cabinets and walls. Every color on this page is on display, and we will lend you samples.

See them in person.

Every floor on this page is on display at 30092 Santa Margarita Pkwy. Ask us for the written warranty on any of them and we will print it for you.

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