--- title: "Engineered features" url: https://harris-tarkett.com/engineered.htm description: "Engineered hardwood flooring from Tarkett: construction, features and the collections built on it." --- # Engineered features Real wood stability plus versatility. You can use this extremely practical flooring almost anywhere in your home: on, above or below grade. This flooring’s cross-directional construction and the Tark-Lock tongue and groove system minimizes structural change with seasonal variations in temperature and humidity. - Beveled or square edge designs minimize minor sub-floor irregularities; square edged product rivals sand-and-finish floors - Suitable for almost any on, above or below grade room in your home - Cross-ply construction adds strength and dimensional stability to the floor - Alumide enhanced aluminum oxide finish stands up to active lifestyles - Lifetime structural warranty - Very easy to maintain; just vacuum or dust mop - Tark-Lock tongue and groove system gives a tight, positive fit that minimizes gaps and cracks - Glue, staple or nail down installation ## Engineered collections [Artisan Plank](https://harris-tarkett.com/artisan.htm) NEW 5" wide, 1/2" thick engineered planks of random lengths with a beveled edge and a 25-year warranty on our Alumide… 16 codes [Galleria](https://harris-tarkett.com/galleria.htm) Introducing Galleria, our thickest most dimensionally stable engineered product ever. Perfect for any new construction,… 10 codes [New Haven](https://harris-tarkett.com/newHaven.htm) New Haven engineered floors are ideal for remodeling or new construction. The ultra shiny finish and designer stains… 14 codes [Crossroads (engineered)](https://harris-tarkett.com/crossroadsEn.htm) 5" wide, 3/8" thick engineered planks in random lengths with a 15-year warranty on our Alumide enhanced oxide finish.… 5 codes [Passport (engineered)](https://harris-tarkett.com/passportEN.htm) Tigerwood and Brazilian cherry offered in natural hues and distinctive… 5 codes [First Choice](https://harris-tarkett.com/first.htm) A 2-1/4", 1/2" thick engineered board of random lengths with a square edge and a 25-year warranty on our Alumide… 4 codes [Coach House Hickory](https://harris-tarkett.com/franklin.htm) 3" or 5" wide, 3/8" thick engineered planks in random lengths with a 15-year warranty on our Alumide enhanced aluminum… 10 codes [Kingsport](https://harris-tarkett.com/kingsport.htm) A 3" wide, 3/8" thick engineered plank of random lengths with a square edge and a 15-year warranty on our Alumide… 6 codes [Wendover Plank](https://harris-tarkett.com/wendover.htm) A 5" wide 3/8" thick 5-ply engineered plank of random lengths with a square edge and a 15 year warranty on our Alumide… 3 codes ## Where this construction goes *Installation method by floor construction.* | Wood floor type | Where to install | Installation method | Type of sub-floor | |---|---|---|---| | Longstrip | Above, on or below grade* | Floating, glue or staple down | Most dry, flat, structurally sound sub-floors | | Engineered | Above, on or below grade | Glue, staple or nail down | 5/8" or 3/4" plywood, 3/4" OSB board or concrete | | Solid | On or above grade | Nail down | 5/8" or 3/4" plywood, 3/4" OSB board over 16" on center joists | * Below grade: where any part of the slab is underground.