Advantages of Hardwood Flooring

Still the Flooring with Worlds of Elegance

For warmth and charm, nothing surpasses the beauty of wood floors and their exceptional beauty makes them easy to live with. Our 7-step UltraWear® Plus finish with ScratchResist™ adds a durable surface that never requires waxing or refinishing and provides greater resistance to everyday household scratches. Of course, our UltraWear® Plus finish also makes our floors easy to maintain.

The finest hardwoods.

We use only premium select wood species for our top face and 100% North American hardwoods for our inner plies for beauty and durability that shows.

Amazing strength.

Our 5-ply, cross-grain construction makes every Mannington Hardwood Floor far stronger than a single, solid piece of wood. We warrant they won't warp or buckle.

Introducing ScratchResist™. Unbeatable Durability.

Our 7-step UltraWear® Plus finish with ScratchResist™ is a polyurethane/aluminum oxide finish that provides unsurpassed protection against normal wear. Each UltraWear® Plus step is an ultraviolet cured process we pioneered. It gives our solvent-free finishes wear-and-scuff-resistance along with depth and clarity you just can't get any other way. Waxing? Polishing? Forget it! ScratchResist™ helps to protect against fine scratches that dull the finish of wood floors. Now available on all Mannington Wood Floors. Click here for more information on ScratchResist™.

Universal installation.

Most Mannington Wood Floors are made to be installed virtually anywhere. On, above, or below ground level. In kitchens, basements, attics-places where ordinary solid wood floors can't survive.

Precise fit.

Our UltraFit™ tongue & groove system is precision engineered using diamond-tip tooling. That means you get a uniform and stable fit whether you glue, staple, nail, or float your installation.

Easy care.

Along with exceptional durability, our UltraWear® polyurethane finish delivers long-term protection against normal wear and scuffs. Just follow simple maintenance techniques like regularly sweeping or vacuuming, cleaning spills promptly, and strategically placing mats, rugs, and casters. No damp mopping is required.

Planet-friendly manufacturing.

It takes more than twice as many trees to produce a traditional solid wood floor as it does to produce one of ours. Plus we use water-based stains and finishes that don't contain harsh solvents, and our adhesive system is formaldehyde-free.

Construction of Hardwood Flooring

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.

Care & Maintenance for Hardwood

Hardwood Care

You can protect your Mannington Wood Floor by following these easy guidelines.

• Use rugs at workstations, pivot-points (e.g., stair landings, room entries), and high-traffic areas to reduce wear, especially if you have a large family or indoor pets.
• Use mats at all exterior doors to keep sand, dirt, grit, grease, and oil outside.
• Keep pet's nails trimmed and paws clean and free of dirt, gravel, grease, oil, and stains.
• Place protective pads beneath furniture legs and feet to reduce scratches and dents.
• Use a dolly and protective sheets of plywood when moving heavy objects, furniture, or appliances.
• Make certain furniture casters are clean and operate properly (a minimum 1" width is recommended.)
• Remove shoes with spiked or damaged heels before walking on floor.
• Exposure to the sun and its UV rays accelerates the oxidation and aging of wood and fabrics. This causes the stain and/or wood to fade and/or change color. We recommend you rearrange rugs and furniture periodically so the floor ages evenly. The Mannington warranty does not cover damage from the sun and UV rays.

Hardwood Maintenance

Here are some simple things you can do to keep your Mannington Wood Floor looking like new.

• Sweep or vacuum regularly, since built-up grit can damage the finish. The vacuum head must be a soft brush or felt type. Be certain the wheels of the vacuum are clean and do not damage the flooring. Do not use a vacuum with a beater bar head.
• Important: Never wet mop or flood your floor with water or other products. This can severely damage the floor.
• Remove spills promptly using a soft cloth.
• The use of Mannington care and maintenance products is highly recommended: UltraClean™ and UltraFinish® II.
• Important: Do not use oil soaps, liquid, or paste wax products or other household cleaners that contain lemon oil, tung oil, or ammonia since the Mannington warranty does not cover damage caused by non-recommended products.

Hardwood Stain Solver

Even stubborn stains can be removed from your Mannington Wood Floor quickly and easily. Here's how to keep yours looking like new:

• Start with the first procedure listed.
• Only do the procedures necessary to resolve the problem. Always use a clean white cloth for wiping up stains, and turn it frequently to avoid spreading the stain.
• Rinse with clean water and allow area to dry between procedures.
• For items not covered by the following chart, call Mannington Consumer Services at 1-800-FLOOR-US (1-800-356-6787).

Stain/Problem	Procedure
Candle wax, chewing gum	Fill a plastic bag with ice and put it on the wax or gum until it becomes brittle enough to flake off. Then wipe area with a clean cloth dampened with mineral spirits. With a clean cloth gently wipe any remaining particles off.
Cigarette burns	Scrape excess off with dull knife. For shallow surface burns, rub gently with fine steel wool coated lightly with mineral spirits. For deeper burns, scrape away charred areas with a small dull knife. Then rub the surface with fine steel wool and mineral spirits once more. Use the Mannington touch-up kit to finish the job.
Food spills, lipstick, rubber scuffs	Simply apply mineral spirits to a clean cloth and rub gently. Apply another dab and lightly buff with a separate clean cloth.
Minor Cuts, Burns, Gouges	Limit traffic over damaged area, cover with masking tape, contact your retailer or Mannington for advice.
Ink	Scrape excess off with dull knife. With a clean cloth or paper towel, wipe affected area right away. Then rub gently with a soft clean cloth dampened with mineral spirits.
Animal spots	Wipe up major portion immediately and thoroughly. Then wipe area with a clean cloth dampened with UltraClean™.
Caution	Mineral spirits are a flammable liquid. Please follow precautions listed on the container.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hardwood

Q. What exactly does "fine scratches" mean?
A. The fine scratching that occurs in the main traffic areas of a floor over time.

Q. How does ScratchResist™ protect hardwood floors?
A. ScratchResist™ is an ultrafine particulate of aluminum oxide that fills in around the much larger particle of alox that is already in the finish.

Q. How does ScratchResist™ protect resilient floors?
A. On selected patterns, our urethane wearlayer is enhanced with aluminum oxide to create a ScratchResist™ finish. ScratchResist™ helps your floor to look new longer by resisting everyday household scratches.

Q. Can traditional screen and recoat methods for hardwood be used with ScratchResist™ products?
A. Yes. Both traditional screen and recoat as well as chemical systems work.

Q. Does ScratchResist™ alter the clarity of the finish?
A. No. There is no loss of clarity in the finish.