{"product_id":"oakel-city-flooring-herringbone-essence-ab-grade","title":"Oakel City Flooring - Herringbone - Essence - AB Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the timeless warmth of real wood home with \u003cstrong\u003eEssence\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Oakel City Herringbone Collection. Essence is a genuine engineered hardwood floor — a real European Oak wear surface bonded to a cross-layered core that resists the seasonal expansion, cupping and gapping that plague solid wood. That greater dimensional stability makes it a versatile, confident choice for main floors, bedrooms and living spaces, and it can be installed on or above grade (and below grade with proper moisture control). With its Light Brush + UV Lacquered finish and 24.6\" x 4.92\" Herringbone planks, Essence delivers authentic character and long-term value — the look and feel of real hardwood, engineered to live comfortably in a modern home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Floor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal wood, greater stability\u003c\/strong\u003e — an authentic hardwood surface over a cross-layered core that resists cupping and gapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti Layer, Micro-beveled, T\u0026amp;G wear layer\u003c\/strong\u003e — strong scratch, scuff and dent resistance for busy homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefinish-ready looks\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuine wood grain and depth you can't fake with a photo layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSourced near you\u003c\/strong\u003e — stocked in Richmond BC, with free local pickup to keep freight down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, hallways, home offices and main-floor spaces (on or above grade; below grade with proper moisture control and a vapour barrier).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e full bathrooms, laundry rooms with standing water, wet rooms, saunas or outdoor areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eEngineered Hardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eEuropean Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlank Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e24.6\" x 4.92\" Herringbone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e3mm wear layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e4.92\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear Layer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eMulti Layer, Micro-beveled, T\u0026amp;G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface \/ Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eLight Brush + UV Lacquered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage per Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e13.46 SqFt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eThe box (priced per SqFt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs engineered hardwood waterproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Essence is real wood, so it is more moisture-stable than solid hardwood but is not waterproof. It performs well in living areas with normal humidity, but is not intended for full bathrooms or standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be installed over radiant heat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngineered hardwood is often compatible with radiant heating because of its stable cross-layered core — always confirm the guidelines and temperature limits for this specific product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I install it in my home?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn or above grade throughout living spaces, and below grade (basements) when moisture is properly controlled with a vapour barrier and in-range subfloor\/humidity conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it durable with pets and children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with normal care. 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