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Hybrid rigid core
Shorecliffs Houston Trail
MSI item VTLHOUTRA9X87-12MM · Hybrid Rigid Core
4.8 from 112 Google reviewsLaminate look, waterproof core.
- Priced by the box, before tax
- Enter your square feet, we add 10% for cuts
- Shipped by a freight carrier we coordinate
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Not priced online yet. 32.4 sq ft per box.
One box covers 32.4 sq ft. We add 10% for cuts and round up to whole boxes.
- Flooring ships by a third party freight carrier that we coordinate for you. Call (314) 441-5620 for the timing and any freight cost to your address.
- Floors and cabinets check out in the same cart.
Kitchen and laundry room. Other quality lines cost far more.
- Colour
- Blonde
Know your floor
What hybrid rigid core is, layer by layer.
MSI's waterproof take on laminate: a hard wearing laminate style surface over a thick waterproof core, with a comfort pad attached.
- 01
CrystaLux Ultra surface
Rated AC4 on Smithcliffs and AC5 on Shorecliffs, which MSI puts at 20 and 30 mil equivalent.
On this floor: AC5, 30 mil equivalent
- 02
Embossed wood grain
Texture pressed to follow the grain print, with painted bevels at the edges.
- 03
Thick DryLuxe core
MSI's waterproof core, extra thick: 10 to 12 mm in all.
This floor, in all: 12 mm
- 04
2 mm comfort pad
A closed cell pad attached under every plank, for a softer step and less sound.
On this floor: Engineered pad
The difference
The laminate look, without laminate's fear of water.
MSI builds these planks with its DryLuxe technology for 100% waterproof protection, and says Shorecliffs has the best scratch resistance in the resilient category. Shorecliffs also runs 87 inch planks.
From a cabinet company: set your cabinets first.
MSI's warranty does not cover cabinets, islands or built ins installed on top of a floating floor, because the floor has to move with the seasons. Set the cabinets on the subfloor, then lay the floor up to them and leave MSI's expansion gap at the cabinet base, covered by trim.
Pros and cons
Where it shines, and what to know first.
Why people choose it
- A laminate style AC4 or AC5 surface. MSI says Shorecliffs has the best scratch resistance in the resilient category.
- Waterproof by MSI's DryLuxe rating.
- Thick planks, 10 to 12 mm, with a 2 mm pad attached.
- Long planks: Shorecliffs runs 9 x 87 inches.
- Clicks together and floats; no acclimation in normal conditions.
What to know first
- Tighter climate rules: 65 to 78°F and 35 to 70% humidity for the life of the floor.
- Below grade, MSI does not allow it where there is a sump pump or floor drains.
- Needs a 3/8 inch expansion gap and a T molding past 50 feet and at doorways under 4 feet.
- At 10 to 12 mm, plan for door undercuts and the height change to other floors.
Room by room
- Good fitKitchensHard wearing and waterproof.
- Good fitLiving and bedroomsThe thick core and pad feel solid.
- Good fitBathroomsKeep it out of showers.
- With careBasementsMSI: no sump pump or floor drains below grade.
About this floor
Shorecliffs
Featuring the industry’s longest 87” planks, hybrid rigid core combines prime-grade wood designs with the best scratch resistance in the resilient category. Tailored wood grain embossing-in-register (EIR) and enhanced painted bevels deliver next-generation detail and dimension. A groundbreaking UltraMatte finish highlights a palette of sun-washed blondes to warm mid-tone browns for the perfect combination of hybrid rigid core durability and the beauty of light hardwood floors. Built for modern living, each plank includes an AC-5 rated CrystaLux Ultra wear layer for exceptional durability and a 100% waterproof DryLuxe construction—ensuring top-tier performance in any room.
Specifications
- Attached pad
- Engineered Pad
- Radiant heat
- YES - See Installation Instructions for Details
Matching trims
MSI makes these in this colour. Trim is priced by phone for now: call (314) 441-5620 and we add it to your order.
- End cap
- Stair tread
- Wrapped stair tread
- Reducer
- T molding
- Overlap stair nose
- Quarter round
- Flush stair nose
- Flush stair nose, eased edge
Install and care
Install and care
Four steps, straight from MSI’s guide.
The rules MSI sets for hybrid rigid core in its installation guide. Following them keeps the warranty intact, so hand this list to whoever lays your floor.
- 01
Check the subfloor
Flat to 3/16 inch over 10 feet. On concrete, over 80% RH needs a barrier or MSI underlayment.
- 02
Skip the wait
No acclimation in normal conditions. If the boxes sat below 40°F or above 95°F, lay them flat in the room for 12 hours.
- 03
Click and float it
Leave 3/8 inch at walls and fixed objects. T moldings past 50 feet and in doorways under 4 feet wide.
- 04
Hold the climate
Keep 65 to 78°F and 35 to 70% humidity. Over embedded radiant heat, turn it off 24 hours before and after the install, then 85°F at most.
Caring for it
- Sweep, dust mop or vacuum on the hard floor setting.
- Wipe spills dry right away. For cleaning, put a mild pH neutral floor cleaner on the cloth, never on the floor.
- No steam mops, wet mops, wax, polish, bleach, ammonia, oil soaps or beater bars. MSI lists all of them as warranty violations.
- Felt pads under furniture, soft polyurethane wheels on chairs, and lift heavy things instead of sliding them.
- Blinds or drapes on windows with strong sun, to limit fading.
- Mats at outside doors catch grit. Skip rubber backed mats, which MSI also lists as a violation.
Compare
Seven kinds of floor, side by side.
Thickness and prices are the floors in our store today.
| Feature | This floorHybrid rigid core | Rigid core vinyl plank | Rigid core vinyl tile | Glue down vinyl plank | Loose lay vinyl plank | Waterproof wood | Engineered hardwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top surface | Laminate style, AC4 to AC5 | Vinyl, CrystaLux top coat | Vinyl, stone texture | Vinyl, CrystaLux top coat | Vinyl, CrystaLux Ultra | Genuine wood, brushed | Real hardwood |
| Water | Waterproof, per MSI | Waterproof, per MSI | Waterproof, per MSI | Spills, by collection | Wipe spills dry | Waterproof, per MSI | Wipe spills right away |
| Goes down | Clicks together, floats | Clicks together, floats | Clicks together, floats | Glued to the subfloor | Lies flat, glue past 20 feet | Clicks together, floats | Glue, staple or float |
| Acclimation | None in normal conditions | None in normal conditions | None in normal conditions | 48 hours (Acclima none) | None from 45 to 115°F | None in normal conditions | 72 hours |
| Thickness here | 10 to 12 mm | 4.4 to 12 mm | 5 to 6.5 mm | 2 to 2.5 mm | 5 mm | 7 mm | 12 to 15 mm |
| From, a sq ft | Call for price | $1.96 | $3.15 | $1.42 | Call for price | $5.40 | $3.39 |
Questions
Hybrid rigid core, answered.
Is hybrid rigid core laminate or vinyl?
Its FloorScore certificate lists it as laminate flooring (hybrid rigid core), and MSI builds it with a waterproof DryLuxe core. The surface is rated on the laminate AC scale.
Is it waterproof?
MSI rates it 100% waterproof for household spills and routine cleaning. Leaks, flooding and standing water are not covered.
Can it go in a basement?
Yes, but MSI does not allow it below grade where there is a sump pump or floor drains.
Can my cabinets sit on it?
No. It floats, and MSI's warranty excludes cabinets and islands installed on top.
Rated 4.8 out of 5
From 112 Google reviews. Every photo here is a customer’s own kitchen.
A full kitchen and mudroom redesign, with Kaiden there every step.
Ray BesteGoogle review
Remodels homes for a living and calls this the best cabinet company yet.
Tyler CrancerGoogle review
Designed just as envisioned, a world away from the old builder grade kitchen.
Linda LeeGoogle review
Kitchen and laundry room. Other quality lines cost far more.
Holly HammesGoogle review
Knowledgeable, responsive, and cabinets that exceeded expectations.
Sally SteinerGoogle review
Kaiden reworked the whole layout and kept helping after the sale.
Aimee JacobsGoogle review
Everything they wanted fit, with staggered heights and depths.
BrianGoogle review
Patient through plenty of changes, and a transformation they love.
Taylor WesthoffGoogle review
Great communication, high grade cabinets and pricing second to none.
Aaron NetemeyerGoogle review
A thoughtful layout, and dealer cost counters and floors saved about $8,000.
Carter RudloffGoogle review
Some photos are tidied, lightly styled and relit. The cabinets, counters and rooms are exactly as they are in each home.
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