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Hydropel Light Brown Hickory 7/16 in. T x 5 in. W Waterproof Click Lock Engineered Hardwood Flooring (22.6 sq.ft./Ctn)

Covers 22.6 sq. ft.
$4.29
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($96.95 /case)
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  • Hydropel technology creates six layers of waterproof protection.
  • Watertight locking profile allows for glue or floating install.
  • Prefinished in Light Brown color for a classic look and feel.
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About This Product

Bruce Water-Proof Engineered Hardwood with Hydropel Technology is made from 100% wood construction and is water-proof up to 36 hours, providing extended protection against every day spills. Hydropel Technology allows you to enjoy the beauty of hardwood in every room of the home, including kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, while giving you confidence it will stand up to life's everyday spills and accidents. Using a 3-part system, Hydropel Technology protects against surface water damage by implementing a tight locking system, a water-proof, hyper-dense wood core and coated backing, and using a proprietary coating on plank edges to seal out water. To preserve its beauty for a lifetime, a performance coating is applied to each plank to prevent scuffs scratches, and stains. This coating adds a durable layer of protection between the natural hardwood and the uncertainty of everyday life, allowing you to live worry-free when it comes to protecting your floors.

Highlights

  • Wood Species: Real Domestic Hickory Hardwood
  • 7/16 in. Thickness x 5 in. Width x Varying Length Planks
  • Item coordinates with moldings made to match 3/8 in. engineered hardwood flooring
  • 22.6 sq. ft. per case and case weight: 40.5 lbs.
  • Construction: Engineered Hardwood Flooring
  • Prefinished Light Brown, Medium Color, Low Gloss, hand scraped finish
  • Planks have micro edges
  • Janka wood hardness rating/resistance to denting: 2400
  • Appropriate Grade for Installation: Above Grade, On Grade or Below Grade
  • Installation: glue, float
  • Residential and commercial use
  • Lifetime residential/15-year commercial
  • Don't forget your trim and moldings
  • All online orders for this item ship via parcel ground and may arrive in multiple boxes
  • Make sure to check out other items in the newly launched Hydropel collection by Bruce
  • It is recommended you purchase a minimum of 10% overage to account for cuts.
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Product Information

Internet # 314637013

Model # EHWR54L40HR

Specifications

Dimensions

Product Length (in.)

48 in

Product Thickness (in.)

0.44 in

Product Width (in.)

5 in

Veneer Wear Layer Thickness (mm)

1.2

Details

Board Form

Plank

Color Family

Brown

Color/Finish

Light Brown

Commercial / Residential

Residential

Edge Type

Micro-Beveled

Finish Type

Prefinished

Flooring and Tile Look

Wood Look

Flooring Product Type

Engineered Click Wood

Gloss

Low Gloss

Hardwood Floor Features

No Additional Features

Indoor/Outdoor

Indoor

Installation Location

Above Grade/Concrete Subfloor, Above Grade/Wood Subfloor, Below Grade/Concrete Subfloor, Below Grade/Wood Subfloor

Installation Locking Mechanism

Click-Lock

Installation Method

Adhesive

Installs Over Subfloor

Any

Janka Species Hardness Rating

2400

Length Type

Variable

Material

Wood

Minimum Acclimation Period

1 Day

Plank Width

Narrow Plank (5 in or less)

Returnable

90-Day

Style

Modern

Texture/Surface

Wire Brushed

Underlayment Options

Underlayment Required - Sold Separately

Water Protection

Waterproof

Width Type

Fixed

Wood Grade

Prime

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

Lifetime Residential/15 Year Commercial

Questions & Answers

What stairnose matches the Bruce Hyropel in Hickory Taupe?
ByOct 27, 2026
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Hi! I received a sample of the hydropel and it has a rubberized backing already attached. Is this supposed to be torn off of every plank if we are gluing the product down to cement in Florida? Do we still need to put an underlaymet?
ByOct 18, 2026
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Hi! Thanks for your question. The attached pad should not be removed, even when the floor is being glued down. It is designed to remain attached to the plank as part of the product construction. Additionally, if you plan to glue the floor down it is not necessary to use an underlayment. For additional information regarding installation please visit the following link: https://bit.ly/3TSF5nH

By|Oct 27, 2026

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    Hi I am considering this flooring for a cottage that is unoccupied over the winter where temps could get to -20F. Can this flooring be used? Thanks
    ByJul 16, 2026
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    Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to contact us. The Bruce Hydropel Natural Hickory 7/16" x 5" EHWR54L10WR will perform best in environments that are maintained between 60 and 80 degrees but most importantly the floor needs to be maintained at a relative humidity between 30% and 50%. We wouldn't suggest the hardwood floor in any areas that would drop below freezing for any extended period of time. Once again, thank you for contacting AHF Products. I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us again by email at ahfproductsupport@ahfproducts.com or by phone at 1-866-243-2726, M-F from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EST. Additional information may also be found at our technical website www.floorexpert.com. Have a great day!

    By|Jul 19, 2026


      Is this LVP
      ByJun 3, 2026
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      Hi There, Products in our Hydropel collection are engineered hardwood. These products are produced from real wood they are however built from multiple layers like plywood. I hope this information is helpful. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us again by e-mail at ahfproductsupport@ahfproducts.com or by phone at 1-866-243-2726, Monday through Friday from 9am to 4:30pm, EST.  Additional information may also be found at our technical website FloorExpert.com.

      By|Jun 4, 2026


        What stair nose match the hydropel hickory? Also can I double hydropel floor when doing the stair? Hydropel size is only 5 inch compare to my Bruce keypad at 7.5
        ByApr 27, 2026
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        Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to contact us. The stairnose recommended for the Bruce Hydropel Natural Hickory 7/16" x 5" EHWR54L10WR is model number TS4HC520LW. If your local Home Depot can't find that model number in their system they can call their Bruce Order Department for assistance in placing an order. I'm not sure what you mean by "can I double the hydropel floor when doing the stair?". We wouldn't recommend installing 1 plank on top of another. If you mean will you have to use multiple planks when installing on the stairs then yes, it is likely you will need more than 1 plank to complete an install on an individual stair. Once again, thank you for contacting AHF Products. I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us again by email at ahfproductsupport@ahfproducts.com or by phone at 1-866-243-2726, M-F from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EST. Additional information may also be found at our technical website www.floorexpert.com. Have a great day!

        By|Apr 28, 2026


          Do I need to put down an underlayment first before installing the hydropel flooring
          ByApr 3, 2026
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          Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to contact us. The Bruce Hydropel Medium Gray Oak EKWR54L75WR is designed to be installed as a floating floor. It would be recommended to install a premium floating floor underlayment under the hardwood for both moisture protection and acoustical performance. Once again, thank you for contacting AHF Products. I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us again by email at ahfproductsupport@ahfproducts.com or by phone at 1-866-243-2726, M-F from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EST. Additional information may also be found at our technical website www.floorexpert.com. Have a great day!

          By|Apr 3, 2026


            What's the SKU for this product?
            ByMar 31, 2026
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            Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to contact us. Our records indicate that the Home Depot SKU Number for Bruce Hydropel Light Brown Hickory EHWR54L40HR is 1003984943. If Home Depot can't find the product in their system based on that number then a store associate should contact their Bruce Order Department for further assistance. Once again, thank you for contacting AHF Products. I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us again by email at ahfproductsupport@ahfproducts.com or by phone at 1-866-243-2726, M-F from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EST. Additional information may also be found at our technical website www.floorexpert.com. Have a great day!

            By|Apr 1, 2026


              What circular blade do I use the cut plank to size to get a stagger install
              ByFeb 14, 2026
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              Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to contact us. When cutting the Bruce Hydropel Natural Hickory EHWR54L10WR with a circular saw generally a carbide-tipped blade is best. To view the complete installation instructions please click here: bit.ly/3WbqeCb Once again, thank you for contacting AHF Products. I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us again by email at ahfproductsupport@ahfproducts.com or by phone at 1-866-243-2726, M-F from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EST. Additional information may also be found at our technical website www.floorexpert.com. Have a great day!

              By|Feb 16, 2026


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                4.4 out of 5

                • 4.4 out of 273 reviews
                • 83% recommend this product
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                Bought this for two Bedrooms and a bathroom
                I’m an Electrician and not a flooring guy. I found this very easy to install and out of the 14 boxes I instead I literally had 2 bad pieces, but the bad parts were fine as I could use the as starters or pieces I had to rip down for the last section. Some pieces if they don’t click in right just clean out the edges by scraping the grooves out with a utility knife. I have not installed this in my bathroom yet. I bought the Natural Hickory
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                  3 found this review helpful
                  Very nice finish, solid construction and easy to install. Times less look yet modern and sleek look!
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                  Bruce Flooring very nice, Home Depit delivery is terrible!
                  Love the flooring. We have completed 1500 sq ft and are working on the second floor room-by-room. Natural hickory is beautiful and withstands children/pets. Highly recommend the product. We DO NOT recommend purchasing through Home Depot. We have yet to receive a new, unopened box. Have ordered 3 separate shipments and received multiple crushed boxes each time after waiting weeks for delivery.
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                    Damaged Bruce product deliveries
                    The Bruce Hydropel floor plank shipment was a mess. The product arrives damaged. The replacement shipment arrived even more damaged. Don’t waste your hard-earned money.
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                    Response from AHF Products TeamDec 18, 2023
                    Hello Carlos, and thank you for contacting us. We are very sorry to hear about the experience with our flooring product. It is our aim to provide quality products and services to our customers and to meet your expectations. We would like to hear more, please feel free to contact us, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EST by e-mail at productsupport@ahfproducts.com or by phone at 1-866-243-2726. Once again, thank you for contacting AHF Products and we look forward to hearing from you soon AHFProducts
                      2 found this review helpful
                      Great Quality
                      I installed this flooring myself, o gotta say this one of the better engineered hardwood products out there, we love the floor, we have it in a high traffic area and it’s holding very nice.
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                        Bruce Hydropel Hickory
                        We installed about 1,400 sq ft of the light brown Hydropel hickory. Our experience was the installation was relatively simple. We used the Quiet Comfort Premium underlayment in a floating install. The interlocking system provides very tight joints, and the product is very well made. We looked at luxury vinyl and other products before going with the Hydropel and we're glad we did. Unlike vinyl and other products, the waterproof Hydropel looks and feels like real hardwood.
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                        NOT WATERPROOF AT ALL
                        DO NOT GET THESE FLOORS. Bought this flooring specifically for waterproof qualities. In July, our air conditioner leacked overnight. 8 hours, not 36 as they claim the floors whould withstand. The floors got damaged. The manufacturer does not stand by their product, Home Depot says it is not their problem. Several thousand loss, not counting labor to replace flooring. Get a different floor.
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                        Response from AHF Products TeamSep 9, 2021
                        Hi there,

                        Thank you for notifying us of your complaint. We strive to provide you with the best possible service and when you feel that it fails to meet your expectations, it’s important for us to know.

                        If you feel this is a manufacturing issue, you may go back to the flooring retailer where the material was purchased. You would need your sales receipt, as it serves as your proof of purchase. From this, the retailer would be able to identify your flooring product. If this is a warrantable issue, the retailer will then be able to file a claim with AHF products.

                        Please feel free to contact our Customer Services at 1-866-243-2726, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST., if you'd like additional assistance. Have a wonderful day. AHFProducts
                          14 found this review helpful
                          love it
                          We had to redo the bathroom floor as we had a leak, I wanted something close to our existing bruce hardwoods that are twenty plus years old and still look good. We put these in and was very happy with the finished product. I thought the colors blended well picture for refernece of old and new.
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                            4 found this review helpful
                            We didn’t personally install the floors, but it looks awesome and it feels good against my bear f...
                            We didn’t personally install the floors, but it looks awesome and it feels good against my bear feet. We will need to order enough for our master suite. Nice product. Linda W.
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                              4 found this review helpful
                              Incredible flooring. Beautiful and high quality!
                              Incredible flooring. Beautiful and high quality!
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                                Product Snapshot

                                Ideal for customers who want waterproof, scratch-resistant flooring, ensuring lasting beauty and durability.
                                Ideal for customers wanting durable, FloorScore certified engineered hardwood with a lifetime warranty.
                                Perfect for upgrading your home with water-resistant durability and stylish French Oak.
                                Ideal for customers who want waterproof, durable hardwood, ensuring peace of mind against spills.

                                Wear Layer Thickness

                                1.2 mm
                                1 mm
                                2 mm
                                1.2 mm

                                Core Layer Material

                                Hyper-dense wood core
                                6-ply cross grain engineered wood
                                Seven-ply cross grain engineered hardwood
                                Hyper-dense wood core

                                Surface Finish

                                Prefinished, low gloss, hand scraped
                                Prefinished, low-gloss aluminum oxide
                                Pre-finished, ultra-low-gloss urethane with aluminum oxide
                                Prefinished, low gloss, performance coating

                                Plank Width and Length

                                5 in. W x Varying L
                                7.5 in. W x random length up to 4 ft.
                                5 and 7 in. width, 15 in. to 74.8 in. random length
                                5 in. W x Varying L

                                Water-Resistant