Reach out to Floor & Decor (the company that manufactures Aquaguard) and ask them. They will have documents that prove whether or not these floors are FSC compliant. And to be clear, the FSC certification is a tough item to prove. Many investigative journalists have proven this designation is impossible to track/prove.

The THICKNESS of the Aquaguard "Wood" is SOOOO thin (6mm = 1/4") and that includes the "integrated underlayment" (I would guess the wood portion is INCREDIBLY LOW) that I wouldn't worry about FSC. The product itself (limited amount of wood used to produce it) is "forest saving" in and of itself.

the "wood" portion is less than 1.5mm, I was shocked when I got the sample from Floor & Decor, it's definitely what you'd imagine engineered hardwood to look like.

Hi. We're looking at Aquaguard Engineered hardwood now (Light Walnut looks incredible).

According to the website and the Floor & Decor designer we're working with, this product comes with the UL Greenguard Gold certification. https://www.ul.com/resources/ul-greenguard-certification-program (see relevant excerpt below).

"Products that have achieved GREENGUARD Certification are scientifically proven to meet some of the world’s most rigorous, third-party chemical emissions standards, helping to reduce indoor air pollution and the risk of chemical exposure, while aiding in the creation of healthier indoor environments.

Our UL GREENGUARD Certification Program has established test methods and emission limits for these product groups:

• Building materials, furniture and furnishings
• Electronic equipment
• Cleaning and maintenance products
• Medical devices for breathing gas pathways

Building products and furnishings

We offer two tiers of certification: GREENGUARD Certification and GREENGUARD Gold Certification. All certified products are subject to a review of the manufacturing process and routine testing to help ensure minimal impact on the indoor environment.

GREENGUARD Certification

GREENGUARD Certification emissions limits were first used as purchasing specifications for the EPA and the state of Washington for furniture and commercial building products. GREENGUARD Certification criteria have been the basis for the LEED credit for low-emitting furniture since 2002. Office furniture products that are GREENGUARD Certified are also compliant with the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) X7.1 standard and BIFMA e3 credit 7.6.1.

GREENGUARD Gold Certification

The GREENGUARD Gold Certification standard includes health-based criteria for additional chemicals and also requires lower total VOC emissions levels to help ensure that products are acceptable for use in environments like schools and healthcare facilities. In addition to limiting emissions of more than 360 VOCs and total chemical emissions, GREENGUARD Gold Certified products must also comply with requirements of the state of California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH) “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.2 (2017)” (also known as California Section 01350). Office Furniture products that are GREENGUARD Gold Certified are also compliant with the BIFMA X7.1 standard and BIFMA e3 credits 7.6.1, 7.6.2, and 7.6.3.

A summary of the allowable emission limits for GREENGUARD Certification and GREENGUARD Gold Certification is available.

Both the complete UL GREENGUARD Standard and Test Method for Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings are available for free on UL’s Standards site, COMM2000. The links below will take you to an external website where the documents can be downloaded.

• UL 2818 GREENGUARD Standard for Building Materials, Finishes And Furnishings
• UL 2821 GREENGUARD Test Method for Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings"

Rosally, did you wind up going with this floor? We're looking into installing as well.

Hi. We went with a wood look porcelain tile so that we could do a continuous floor without and because we have a dog whose claws would naturally scratch up the surface. The tile looked very true and had an awesome feel. Plus, we wouldn’t have had to take up the tile that was already there. Our realtor said it would return the same value as the engineered hardwood.

We just ordered 2400 sf of the Northport oak. The sample looks and feels like a much more expensive version of the same style of engineered hardwood. The really thin veneer layer was a nagging question for us, but it's offset by the fact that there is a lifetime warranty for residential, compared with 35 years for other engineered hardwood with thicker wear layer. We were super close to just sanding and refreshing our heart pine floors, but the restoration work involved would be a lot right now. We liked the fact that we could float this floor and protect the pine incase we have the energy to do it in the future. I know we'll nevet be able to sand and refinish it the , but with that warranty, we should never have to. Praying it's everything we hope it to be!

I have concerns about the veneer as well And there are limited reviews on this floor. I’ve read not so promising stuff on the warranty for their laminate but I’m hoping this floor is better enough to not need it.

Vanessa, How's the Aquaguard Northport oak holding up?

Hi Vanessa! How is it holding up? Any pictures?

These floors do not hold up well at all. They are beautiful but scuff and completely dent with anything that falls on them. I mean anything.

Thank you for sharing your experience and im so sorry your’re having a bad one. How long have you had your floors?

I would love to hear more input on this product or does anyone know where to find reviews? I really like that like walnut and am wanting to order it but would love to know more.

Anyone who has installed this floor please let us know if it holds up at all. The thing veneer layer is a concern but I like the price and the fact that this is waterproof and greenguard gold certified.

can anyone give their opinion based on personal experience with how well this floor has held up?

Hi Vanessa. Which color is this, it looks amazing! Are you still happy with them?

Hey Guys, For those of you who are asking how the Aqua Guard floors have held up. I would not recommend them. I have the Northpoint Oak engineered hardwood. Unfortunately their website does not have reviews. Our floors have been installed for under a year now. Even though they're advertised as being water resistant for up to 24 hours if any water gets on the floors and sits for more than about 10 minutes the wood graining turns black and does not disappear when the wood dries. I have tried to clean the black staining out of the grooves with toothbrushes toothpicks and more. We've contacted Floors and Decor about it and they sent out an inspector. The reason why we went with these floors was because they had such a good warranty. Well the inspector said the problem had nothing to do with manufacturing and they would do nothing about it even though they could see that there was an issue. I'll attach some photos and you can see the dark staining inside the grooves. It makes the floors look dirty and it only happens where liquid touches it.

Does anyone have updates about this product and how its held up? seemingly so little info on it!

I'm now 4 years post installation. The Aqua Guard floor in my kitchen area is showing bulges everywhere. I'll need to replace them very soon. I'm not sure if it's due to faulty installation, or frequent liquid spill/mopping in the kitchen. I do have at least one plank in the kitchen that was slightly sunken almost immediately after the installation, but I couldn't get a hold of the contractor to fix it.

I have similar experience like Amy, we installed Aquaguard hardwood engineered floor about 1.5 years ago. After about one years we started to see the damage (you can see in the picture), we called Floor and Decor who sent inspector that said that this happens because of our use. I disagree but I can do nothing. This floor has very poor quality. DO NOT BUY!!

Any recommendation to what can I do at this situation? If anyone else have similar issues, please share.

" After about one years we started to see the damage (you can see in the picture), we called Floor and Decor who sent inspector that said that this happens because of our use. "

Orna Bornstein Struggling to see any damage. What is the damage?

All the black "spots" you see in the pictures are not dirt, these are "holes" / some of the wood material that exit the floor. Originally it was filled with white wood material.

I’m attaching a photo to show what I mean by “bulging everywhere”. I read their warranty, obviously it only warrants against wearing out and fading, and if water stayed on the floor for more than 30 minutes, damage is to be expected. I don’t know when I let water stay on the floor for that long but I can’t price it never happened in a kitchen. So, debating if I should get the next generation “water proof” floor from the sane manufacturer, or something else. The floor in my living room and hall way still looks like new.

That "bulging" to me looks to be at the end joints and would have come from the planks being beat together incorrectly.

It turned out I had a slow leak from the fridge water line that’s been spreading to the most part of the kitchen. I’ve replaced the kitchen floor with a new product but the aqua guard laminate floor in rest of my house looks pretty nice 5+ years later.

This product is an engineered product, and claims it is waterproof, and also states that it has real hardwood in it. Anything with wood in it is susceptible to water damage, and cupping. Nothing is 100% unless it's a LVP, Laminate Vinyl Plank. The line I sell can be submerged in water and will not change. I've owed a flooring business since 03 and have since products out there that claim "waterproof ", especially from Lowes, Home Depot and Lumber Liquidators. Read the fine print.

@olinpolo which aquagaurd color do you have?