The Earthwerks Costa Brava Girona Hardwood Flooring are characterized by unique wood marks with distinct knots and ripples. Adding a warm hue to a room, its rustic vibe creates a tranquil ambience for your home. This European white oak has wide long planks with 7.5 inches in width and found in random lengths up to 75 inches. Prefinished hardwood floors from Costa Brava are known for its unique and beautiful grain patterns. The Girona planks are created by the natural growth rings of wood. Featuring a variation of these knots and growth rings adds visual interest and texture to the floor. The rich earthy tone highlights the natural color variations on its surface. Using TuffShield aluminum oxide, the surface is fortified with this UV coating for better resilience and longevity. Known to resist any wear, scratches, and stains, it is ideal for active households. This extra layer of protection increases its resistance to abrasions, ensuring the flooring maintains its details and color for years. The design on the Costa Brava Girona is achieved by wire brushing the surface. This method uses a genuine hardwood that has a more rustic and aged appearance. It complements a variety of design styles from a cozy cottage to a scandi style interior. Other than its visual contribution, a wire brushed surface creates a more durable surface by removing the soft fibers and exposing the harder wood fibers. A wire brushed surface can be more resistant and will hide any scratches, dents, and wear. Therefore, the Costa Brava is easy to maintain and clean. The engineered construction of these planks are 9/16 inch thick with a durable structural integrity. Adding a blend of durability and practicality with Earthwerks stylish designs. The moisture resistant surface of engineered hardwood is less susceptible to warping or cupping. Therefore, it has an enhanced structural stability which is especially beneficial in areas that have fluctuating temperatures and humidity. The Costa Brava would be perfect for basements, bathrooms, or kitchens. Nevertheless, its ambience will also suit your living rooms, bed rooms, and hallways. Unlike solid wood, the layered construction of Earthwerks engineered hardwood is resistant to expanding & shrinking. Furthermore, installing Earthwerks hardwood is much easier with a variety of options. You can choose glue-down, floating, nail-down, and staple-down. Depending on your budget and subfloor, there are pros and cons to consider. Looking into installing the planks yourself? Try Floating the Costa Brava Girona by interlocking them together without the need to attach them directly on the subfloor. It is also a flexible option, since you can install it over various subfloors, including concrete. However, if you want a more secure hold of the planks on your subfloors, gluing them down is the way to go. The glue-down method uses strong adhesive to directly attach on your subfloors. This method creates a very stable floor, preventing any movements. Nevertheless, you may need to hire a professional to glue-down hardwood. They are more difficult to remove or replace, so this will be more suitable for permanent installations. Lastly, nail and staple down installation are similar methods. They are ideal for traditional wood subfloors. Nevertheless, the micro bevels along the edge of the hardwood flooring, will hide any imperfections during installation, especially with uneven subfloors. You can consult us for assistance about installation, once youve decided which Earthwerks hardwood you choose. Offering a long lasting flooring solution with style, these planks will stand up to the demands of modern living. Its enhanced protection and easy maintenance provides peace of mind and ensures that your hardwood floors are worth the investment. To guarantee it, Earthwerks offer a 25 year residential finish and a lifetime structural warranty.