Questions and Answers for Malibu Wide Plank Manhattan Maple 1/2 in. T x 7.5 in. W Water Resistant Wire Brushed Engineered Hardwood Flooring (1398.6 sq. ft./pallet)

A:  1/2" X Tongue & Groove is mainly a full spread glue down or a Staple down, no underlayment required. The 3/8" X 6.5" wide is a click lock, and underlayment can be used of needed. Please refer to installation guide for complete install details.

A:  The Malibu Wide Plank Maple Pacifica 3/8" Click Lock or ½” tongue & Groove is available in a Click Lock 3/8" Thick x 6.5" Wide Planks x 47.6" Lengths with 70% of planks in each case being full length and a 1.2mm Sliced Face Maple Veneer. the Tongue & Groove being 7.5” wide Planks x 74.8” Lengths with 50% of planks in each case being full length with a 2mm sliced face veneer. This is true Hardwood Flooring which will have lots of mother natures’ natural character and beauty which adds to the gorgeous visual in every plank.

A:  Yes, Engineered Wood Flooring can be installed on, above, or below grade.

A:  Please follow the detailed Installation guide located under “additional resources from the manufacturer” on each product listing page. For further assistance on installation of flooring and moldings call our Home Depot Technical Services department @ 800-928-6168.

A:  Usually this floor is stapled or glued down, however it can be floated. Its possible depending the mechanic doing the install and using a self-leveling compound to ensure a smooth within tolerance level subfloor which can be full spread glue down install. Please follow the detailed Flooring or Molding Installation guide located under “Additional Resources from the Manufacturer” on each product listing page. For further assistance on installation of flooring or moldings call our Home Depot Technical Services department @ 800-928-6168.

A:  CONTACT your local Home Depot store for an install quote. INSTALLATION: Home Depot Measure Services provides excellent turnkey installation on all flooring types: https://www.homedepot.com/services/c/flooring-installation/660eb1d19 Hardwood Flooring Installation: https://www.homedepot.com/services/c/hardwood-flooring-installation/0bea4470c Rigid Vinyl Flooring Installation: https://www.homedepot.com/services/c/vinyl-plank-flooring-installation/c1e5c4c07

A:  Hardwood Flooring category does not use MILS for wearlayer, this is only used in the Rigid or Vinyl flooring categories. This tongue and groove 100% Real Hardwood collection is sealed with (7) layers of the latest super low gloss urethane finish with aluminum oxide, providing protection from everyday wear.

A:  YES: RADIANT HEAT (ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING): Please follow the guidelines in the Installation Guide attached to each product listing page under "Additional Resources From the Manufacturer". Radiant Heat Systems • The radiant heat system must have been tested and in operation for a few weeks prior to installation. • The radiant heating system needs to be turned off prior to installation and the floor needs to be close to room temperature 65 to 75 degrees. If the radiant heat pipes are visible or exposed in the subfloor, you must cover them with 3/8” plywood to spread heat more evenly. • After the flooring is installed, slowly raise the temperature to the preferred comfort level (over at least a 5 day timeframe) beginning two days after installation or at the onset of colder weather conditions. • The radiant heat system must be controlled and the surface temperature of the flooring must never be allowed to exceed 85°F. • Proper relative humidity must be maintained within your home at all times during the year. For best results and to minimize seasonal gaps keep indoor humidity between 30% to 50% RH. If you are in an arid part of the USA or Canada, it is especially imperative that you use a humidifying system to maintain this moisture in the air. • Forced air heating system also can dry out the air inside your house much more than you might imagine, so use of a Relative Humidity meter(Hygrometer) is recommended to ensure you know when you must use a humidifier to keep the relative humidity above 30%. • Even when these guidelines are followed it is still possible that your flooring may experience some cracks (seasonal checking) on the plank surface and/or gapping between planks due to slight shrinkage, which are not covered by the products limited warranty.