Waterproof wood
Woodhills Aaron Blonde Oak Wood
MSI item VTWAARBLO6.5X48-7MM · Woodhills
4.8 from 112 Google reviewsReal wood top, waterproof core.
- Priced by the box, before tax
- Enter your square feet, we add 10% for cuts
- Shipped by a freight carrier we coordinate
Holiday sale: 10% off
$5.40 / sq ft$6.00
$117 a box (was $130) · 21.67 sq ft per box. Before tax.
One box covers 21.67 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 waterproof wood is, layer by layer.
A genuine wood top, hand selected and brushed, built over a waterproof core so it can live in a kitchen.
- 01
CrystaLux Ultra finish
A protective finish MSI rates at 20 mil equivalent.
On this floor: 20 mil equivalent
- 02
Genuine wood top
Real wood, hand selected and brushed, with variable length planks and natural shade variation.
- 03
Waterproof core
The core that makes the wood top safe for spills, with a drop lock joint.
This floor, in all: 7 mm
- 04
Attached waterproof pad
A 1 mm premium pad bonded under every plank.
On this floor: 1 mm premium waterproof pad
The difference
Real wood you can feel, in the kitchen too.
MSI calls Woodhills 100% waterproof. You get the brushed grain and variation of a real wood floor with the click and float install of a rigid core plank.
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 genuine wood surface with brushed texture and real variation.
- Waterproof by MSI's rating.
- Clicks together and floats; no acclimation in normal conditions.
- Lifetime limited residential warranty from MSI.
What to know first
- It is real wood on top, so it dents and scratches like wood. Felt pads and trimmed pet nails matter.
- MSI rates its shade variation high, so the floor looks best with planks pulled from several boxes at once.
- Needs a 1/2 inch expansion gap and a T molding past 40 feet.
- Over radiant heat, only hydronic systems, 85°F at most.
Room by room
- Good fitKitchensReal wood that handles spills.
- Good fitLiving and bedroomsThe warmth of a wood floor.
- With careBathroomsPowder rooms, not showers.
- With careBasementsMSI: no sump pump or floor drains below grade.
About this floor
Woodhills
Enhance your space with the beauty and luxury of natural wood flooring from the Woodhills Collection. The series features a genuine wood top, hand-selected and brushed for the look and feel of premium natural hardwood. Available in 11 colors with 6.5x48 featuring variable-length planks, showcasing the rich and natural aesthetic of hand-select wood flooring. Crafted from durable wood and featuring a 100% waterproof quality, this collection promises a lasting charm that's built to stand the test of time.
Specifications
- Install
- Patented Locking System
- Attached pad
- Engineered Pad
- Backing
- 1MM Premium Waterproof Pad
- Shade variation
- High
- Radiant heat
- YES - See Installation Instructions for Details
- Warranty
- Lifetime Limited Residential, 20-Year Limited Light Commercial, 15-Year Limited Commercial
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
- T molding
- Reducer
- Overlap stair nose
- Quarter round
Install and care
Install and care
Four steps, straight from MSI’s guide.
The rules MSI sets for waterproof wood 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 1/8 inch over 6 feet. On concrete, over 90% RH needs a barrier or MSI underlayment.
- 02
Skip the wait
No acclimation in normal conditions; 12 hours flat in the room if the boxes sat in extreme heat, cold or humidity.
- 03
Blend the boxes, then click and float
Pull from several boxes at once for an even mix. Leave 1/2 inch at walls; T moldings past 40 feet and in doorways under 4 feet.
- 04
Live in it
Keep 65 to 85°F for the life of the floor.
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 floorWaterproof wood | Rigid core vinyl plank | Rigid core vinyl tile | Glue down vinyl plank | Loose lay vinyl plank | Hybrid rigid core | Engineered hardwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top surface | Genuine wood, brushed | Vinyl, CrystaLux top coat | Vinyl, stone texture | Vinyl, CrystaLux top coat | Vinyl, CrystaLux Ultra | Laminate style, AC4 to AC5 | 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 | 7 mm | 4.4 to 12 mm | 5 to 6.5 mm | 2 to 2.5 mm | 5 mm | 10 to 12 mm | 12 to 15 mm |
| From, a sq ft | $5.40 | $1.96 | $3.15 | $1.42 | Call for price | Call for price | $3.39 |
Questions
Waterproof wood, answered.
Is the top real wood?
Yes. MSI describes it as a genuine wood top, hand selected and brushed.
How is it waterproof if it is wood?
MSI builds it over a waterproof core with a waterproof pad and rates the collection 100% waterproof for household spills. Leaks and standing water are not covered.
Can it go in a basement?
Yes, except below grade where there is a sump pump or floor drains, per MSI.
Can my cabinets sit on it?
No. It floats, and MSI's warranty excludes cabinets and islands installed on top.
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