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Specifications
The technical detail behind every Lake & Grain floor, in hardwood, carpet, tile, and luxury vinyl plank.
Engineered versus solid
Solid flooring is milled from one piece of wood. Engineered flooring places a real hardwood surface over a stable layered core, which can suit a wider range of rooms and installation methods.
Wear layer
On engineered flooring, the wear layer is the real hardwood above the core. Its construction helps determine how the floor may be renewed later.
Plank width
The face width of each board. Width changes the rhythm of a room and can influence layout, movement, and installation planning.
Finish and gloss
Finish protects the wood; gloss describes how much light that surface reflects. Matte surfaces read softly, while satin carries a restrained sheen.
Edge detail
The treatment where boards meet. A square edge reads nearly continuous; a micro-bevel draws a fine line around each plank.
Pile height and face weight
On carpet, pile height is how tall the yarn stands and face weight is how much yarn is used per square yard. Together they describe density, which affects how the carpet feels and how well it holds up in traffic.
Slip resistance and grout joint
On tile, slip resistance describes how much traction the surface offers underfoot, and the grout joint is the width of the filled space between tiles. Both are chosen for the room and the size of the tile.
Core type and wear layer (LVP)
On luxury vinyl plank, the core determines how rigid and dimensionally stable the plank is, and the wear layer is the clear surface above the printed layer that carries daily traffic. A thicker wear layer generally holds up longer in busy rooms.
Installation methods
Nail-down, glue-down, and floating installations each require the right construction, subfloor, and site conditions.
Hardwood collections
| Collection | Species | Construction | Plank Width | Thickness | Wear Layer | Finish | Edge Detail | Gloss Level | Installation | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Oak | White Oak | Engineered | 7.5 in. | 5/8 in. | 4 mm | Matte urethane | Micro-beveled | Low | Glue, float, or nail | Residential limited warranty |
| Lincoln Park Walnut | American Walnut | Engineered | 7.5 in. | 5/8 in. | 4 mm | Matte urethane | Micro-beveled | Low | Glue, float, or nail | Residential limited warranty |
| North Shore White Oak | White Oak | Engineered | 7.5 in. | 5/8 in. | 4 mm | Matte urethane | Micro-beveled | Low | Glue, float, or nail | Residential limited warranty |
| Lakeview Mist | White Oak | Engineered | 7.5 in. | 5/8 in. | 4 mm | Satin urethane | Micro-beveled | Low satin | Glue, float, or nail | Residential limited warranty |
| Wicker Park Hickory | Hickory | Engineered | 7.5 in. | 5/8 in. | 4 mm | Satin urethane | Micro-beveled | Low satin | Glue, float, or nail | Residential limited warranty |
| Astor Street Herringbone | White Oak | Engineered | 7.5 in. | 5/8 in. | 4 mm | Satin urethane | Micro-beveled | Low satin | Glue, float, or nail | Residential limited warranty |
| River North Ash | Ash | Engineered | 7.5 in. | 5/8 in. | 4 mm | Matte urethane | Micro-beveled | Low | Glue, float, or nail | Residential limited warranty |
| Old Town Maple | Maple | Solid | 5 in. | 3/4 in. | Not applicable | Satin urethane | Micro-beveled | Low satin | Nail down | Residential limited warranty |
Carpet collections
| Collection | Fiber | Pile Style | Pile Height | Face Weight | Backing | Stain Resistance | Recommended Rooms | Installation | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streeterville Plush Wool | Wool | Plush | 1/2 in. | 50 oz. | Synthetic primary and secondary backing | Natural fiber, untreated | Bedrooms and quiet retreats | Stretch-in over cushion, installed by our own crew | Residential limited warranty |
| Logan Square Textured Loop | Nylon (performance blend) | Textured loop | 1/4 in. | 38 oz. | Synthetic primary and secondary backing | Treated performance fiber | Family rooms, stairs, hallways | Stretch-in over cushion, installed by our own crew | Residential limited warranty |
Tile collections
| Collection | Material | Size | Finish | Slip Resistance | Grout Joint Width | Installation Method | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Loop Porcelain | Porcelain | 24 x 48 in. | Matte | Suitable for residential interior floors | 1/8 in. | Thin-set over prepared substrate, installed by our own crew | Residential limited warranty |
| Printers Row Marble-Look | Porcelain (marble-look glaze) | 24 x 48 in. | Polished | Suitable for residential interior floors | 1/8 in. | Thin-set over prepared substrate, installed by our own crew | Residential limited warranty |
LVP collections
| Collection | Core Type | Wear Layer | Total Thickness | Plank Size | Waterproof Rating | Finish | Installation Method | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilsen Weathered Oak | Rigid core (SPC) | 20 mil | 6 mm plus attached underlayment | 7 x 48 in. | 100% waterproof core | Low-sheen embossed weathered oak wood-look surface | Floating click-lock over prepared subfloor, installed by our own crew | Residential limited warranty |
| Avondale Rigid Core | Rigid core (SPC) | 20 mil | 6 mm plus attached underlayment | 7 x 48 in. | 100% waterproof core | Low-sheen embossed pale driftwood wood-look surface | Floating click-lock over prepared subfloor, installed by our own crew | Residential limited warranty |
Specifications are subject to change. A flooring specialist will confirm the exact product and current specification for your project.
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