9/16 in. Monterey Bay Hickory Prefinished Engineered Hardwood Flooring 7.5 in. Wide

The sun-kissed shores of the Central California coast are a stunning sight for travelers far and wide, so our Monterey Bay Hickory engineered hardwood flooring is made to impress in equally-remarkable fashion. The wispy gray hue of this floor conjures up the fog-covered atmosphere its seaside namesake, and lends itself to modern coastal styles, but could work equally well as part of a rustic cottage, colonial revival, or any other design scheme that emphasizes a close connection with the natural world and organic materials.

You can enjoy this floor on any level of your home—even in the basement. Experienced DIYers can complete this installation on their own, but, if you prefer, you can always choose to hire professional to handle the heavy lifting. Mix up the planks before installation to showcase the natural variation and beauty of the flooring. We recommend laying it over an approved underlayment and moisture barrier for even better sound and thermal properties. Post-installation, maintaining your floor will involve a simple regimen of sweeping and occasional mopping with Bellawood Cleaner for a deeper clean. With regular maintenance, your new floors will stay beautiful and can last for decades to come.

Highlights:
- Wood Species: Hickory
- Installation Grade: Above Grade, On Grade, Below Grade
- Texture: Wire Brushed
- Finish: Stained
- Width: 7.5 in.
- Thickness: 9/16 in.
- Veneer: 3mm
- Installation Type: Nail, Glue, Nail with Glue Assist, Edge-Glue Float
- Warranty Type: 50-year Residential, 5-year Light Commercial
- FloorScore Certified
- Pad Recommended
- QuietWarmth Radiant Heat System Compatible Floor

Installation Tips:
- Store flooring flat for 48 hours in its original packaging at room temperature.
- Must be installed over a clean, stable, flat, smooth, and dry surface.
- Moisture barrier is required for installations over concrete.
- For a more natural look, mix planks well when installing.

About Distressed Flooring:
Distressing is a technique that gives floors a natural, time-worn appeal. It beautifully replicates the rippled appearance of a vintage, handcrafted floor.

About Engineered Flooring:
Engineered flooring consists of real hardwood layers with either a plywood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), or lumber core. It's extremely stable, which means it's the perfect floor for any level of the home.

With plywood engineered products, real wood veneer layers are stacked on one another, with the grain of the adjacent layers oriented perpendicular to each other. Because wood expands and contracts in the direction of the grain, one layer stabilizes the next, resulting in a product that is less susceptible to the effects of moisture and temperature change.