Please review Build.com return policy for Flooring and Tile Products, certain restrictions may apply on general returns. If flooring arrives damaged or is defective, please call for assistance (800-375-3403). Features: Northington Smooth Engineered Hardwood Planks are constructed of Hickory featuring a Smooth surface texture with Low gloss 1/2" thick planks feature backing layers consisting of Hickory and are composed of 3-Plys resulting in a Janka Rating of 1754 Northington Smooth by Shaw displays a High Color and Character Variation rating with Micro-Beveled edges and Micro-Beveled ends Finished with Shaw's ScufResist Platinum finish which is designed to help resist household scuffing and keep your floor looking younger for longer. When tested, ScufResist Platinum resisted scuffing up to 6X more than the competition! Northington Smooth by Shaw is both Fade Resistant and Scratch Resistant Flooring can be installed via Nail, Staple, Glue, or Floating. Floating installation requires flooring to be glued at the tongue-and-groove joint to complete and stabilize the installation. Planks come in Random lengths from 8" to 58-1/4" and a width of 5" Flooring is not sensitive to lighting and is approved for radiant heating Sustainably manufactured in the USA Flooring is backed by a Lifetime Residential Warranty and approved for both light and full commercial use which is protected by a 5 Year Warranty Don't forget your coordinating trim and molding Specifications: Planks measure 1/2" Thick, with a 1.2 mm Face Thickness Length: Random lengths from 8" to 58-1/4" Width: 5" Installation Location: Above Grade (Upstairs), Below Grade (Basement), On Grade (Ground Level) Installation Type: Floating, Glue Down, Nail Down, Staple Down Wood Species: Hickory Fade Resistant: Yes Scratch Resistant: Yes