Mannington offers a broad selection of wood floors in an exciting range of wood species,
gloss levels, constructions, and popular finishes. In choosing the style of flooring you
prefer, consider these options:
UltraWear® Plus Finish and ScratchResist™
Our 7-step UltraWear® Plus polyurethane/aluminum oxide finish provides unsurpassed
protection against normal wear. Each UltraWear® Plus step is ultraviolet cured, making
it far more durable than any finish that could be applied on-site. Our ScratchResist™
finish helps your wood floor look new longer by resisting everyday household scratches.
Click here to find out more about ScratchResist™.
5-Ply Cross Grain Construction
There's strength in numbers. Every Mannington hardwood floor is constructed with five plies
for optimum strength and durability. Each ply is laid cross-grain to those above and beneath
it. With each ply reinforcing the next, and with the strongest resins bonding all layers
together, the combined result is far stronger than a single solid piece of wood - warranted
not to warp or buckle.
Species
The appearance of your floor will depend on the species of tree from which it is made.
Each species has its own identifying grain pattern, like a fingerprint or signature. The
pronounced grain of oak, for instance, would never be mistaken for the more subtle grain
of maple. Mannington offers many different species, each offering its own distinct grain
visual.
Grain Visual
Sliced cut top faces replicate the elegant appearance of solid wood floors and showcase a
tight and uniform graining pattern. Rotary cut top faces create a wide and bold graining
pattern. This cutting method produces the rich grain visuals displayed in most of our
collections.
Board Width
Board width is crucial in how a floor will look in your home. Perhaps you'll prefer the
refined, narrow widths of a 2 1/4" strip or 3" plank. Or perhaps the wider expanse of 5"
planks will suit your décor. Mannington offers all three board widths for ample choice.
Gloss Level
Our four gloss levels should be matched to the traffic you anticipate for your floor. A
high gloss finish is appropriate for low-traffic rooms such as dining rooms, living rooms,
and bedrooms. A semi-gloss finish is ideal for moderate-to-high traffic areas such as family
rooms. And satin and low lustre finishes are suitable for high-traffic areas including
kitchens and dens.
Board Thickness
The thicker the floor, the stronger the floor. And the less likely that it wil be to warp,
twist or cup. While all Mannington Wood Floors feature 5-ply or 7-ply construction, they
come in different thicknesses. All of our Gold Series floors are nominal 9/16" thick or
nominal 1/2" thick. Silver and Bronze Series floors are all nominal 3/8" thick.
Edge Style
The edge style of our boards is just as important as their width and finish in establishing
the character of your floor. A square edge means boards fit flush against each other for a
smooth, traditional look. A micro bevel or full bevel edge creates an angled effect where
boards meet, to create more depth and dimension.