HydroXpert

This laminate is built around water resistance, with a 24 hour rating and waxed edges that help keep moisture out of the joints. That makes it a reasonable choice for kitchens, front entries and main-floor family rooms where spills and wet boots happen, as long as water is wiped up within the day. It is not a floor for standing water or a bathroom with a shower.

All six styles share the same plank: 6.5″ by 48″ with a 12 mm total thickness and an AC4 wear layer, and they are listed as scratch resistant, which helps with pets and kids. The surface is random embossed in register, so the texture follows the printed grain, and painted bevels outline each board. Planks join with the Valinge 5G locking system and float without glue. A box holds 6 pieces, covers 12.96 sq ft and weighs 12.92 kg. The line has a VOC A+ rating, a 25 Year Limited Residential Warranty and a 5 Year Limited Light Commercial Warranty.

The styles are Wild Oak, White Clay, Smoked Wood, Roasted Brown, Hazelnut and Autumn Sky. 22FLOORING supplies and installs HydroXpert across Toronto and the GTA, with laminate installation from $3.20 per square foot.