American Walnut Engineered Hardwood
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What defines American Walnut's natural appearance?
American Walnut combines warm, chocolate-toned heartwood with visibly lighter sapwood. That contrast is part of the material, so a finished floor should not be judged as though every board must hold one brown value.
Will its color stay exactly as it looks when new?
No. Walnut is particularly responsive to light and can change or lighten noticeably as it is exposed. Areas covered by a rug or furniture may temporarily differ from exposed areas after the object is moved.
How should I plan for the light response?
Review both the new color range and the longer-term direction instead of expecting every fresh board to match an aged floor. If rugs or furniture move, allow the newly exposed area time to move toward the surrounding floor's appearance.
How does this version differ from Walnut 7-Inch?
American Walnut uses a smooth face and an approximately 5-inch width, whereas Walnut 7-Inch is approximately 7-1/2 inches wide and wire-brushed. The choice is compact and smooth versus wider and textured.
Overview
American Walnut is first a material choice: warm chocolate-toned heartwood is interwoven with lighter sapwood, creating a real contrast that belongs to walnut rather than a defect or a one-color finish promise.
It is also a light-sensitive choice. Walnut is particularly photosensitive, so exposed areas can change more noticeably than areas shaded by rugs or furniture; a newly uncovered area may look different for a time as its exposure catches up.
This floor presents that changing material on a smooth, approximately 5-inch face, while Walnut 7-Inch is approximately 7-1/2 inches and wire-brushed. Choose the scale and surface you want, but make the final decision with both the natural light/dark range and the expected response to light in mind.
Specifications
Product & Appearance
| SKU | FRE-114-3-5-AW |
|---|---|
| Species | American Walnut |
| Structure | Engineered Multi-Ply Eucalyptus, End Matched |
| Grade | Character |
| Surface texture | Smooth |
| Edge | Micro-Bevel |
| Coating | UV-Cured Polyurethane |
| Surface type | Closed Pores |
| Gloss / sheen | Satin Current live page governs over older PDF “Semi-Gloss”. |
Dimensions & Construction
| Width | Approximately 5 inches (127 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | Random lengths up to 48 inches (1220 mm) |
| Thickness | Approximately 9/16 inch (14 mm) |
| Wear layer | 3 mm Metric value governs; the printed inch fraction is internally inconsistent. |
Installation & Performance
| Installation methods | Tongue & Groove — Glue, Nail, Staple, or Float |
|---|---|
| Radiant heat | Yes |
Packaging & Logistics
| Square feet per carton | 26.22 |
|---|---|
| Square feet per pallet | 839.04 |
Warranty & Certifications
| Adhesive / emissions compliance | CARB Phase 2 and EPA TSCA Title VI compliant |
|---|---|
| Structural warranty | Lifetime |
| Finish warranty | 25 years |
| FloorScore certification | Yes |