Shaw Engineered Hardwood
Shaw Floors offers engineered hardwood flooring in a range of wood species, colors, plank widths, textures, and construction types. Each plank features a real sawn wood surface over a layered core, providing an authentic hardwood appearance with added dimensional stability compared with solid hardwood as indoor humidity changes. At Floor City, you can compare available Shaw collections, review product specifications, and explore genuine Shaw engineered hardwood flooring with sample and project quote options.
Explore Shaw Hardwood Flooring Collections
For homes with kids, pets, and everyday spills, the Shaw Repel collection adds water-resistant protection while keeping a real hardwood surface. Use it in kitchens, dining rooms, family rooms, hallways, entry areas, and main living spaces.
Choose The Gallery when the floor is part of the design and space aesthetics. This collection focuses on richer hardwood visuals, color variation, surface character, and wider plank styling. Best for living rooms, dining rooms, primary bedrooms, home offices, open-concept areas, and formal rooms where appearance is the main priority.
EPIC Plus suits projects where the subfloor decides the install rather than the other way around. Depending on the product, methods may include click-lock or floating, glue-down, nail-down, or staple-down, which gives you a path over concrete slabs and wood subfloors alike. Widths and species run broad enough to cover a whole home, and it's a practical pick for basements, above-grade bedrooms, rentals, and phased renovations where you're matching a floor installed in an earlier stage.
Shaw Engineered Hardwood Flooring vs Solid Hardwood
| Shaw engineered | Solid hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it can go | All grade levels, including basements. Below-grade guidance is written for the floating method, over underlayment with a vapour barrier on concrete | On or above grade only. Shaw states it must never be installed below grade or in a basement |
| Subfloor moisture | Wood subfloor at or under 14%, within 5% of the flooring. Concrete under 3 lbs per 1,000 sq ft per 24 hours, pH 6–9 | Wood subfloor at or under 14%, within 4% of the flooring. Cured slab under 3 lbs. Over concrete, Shaw directs installers to NWFA plywood or screed/sleeper methods rather than direct install |
| Radiant heat | Oak, ash, hickory and walnut only, glued or floated. HDF-core planks are excluded apart from Esteem VersaLock in oak. Nail and staple aren't recommended. Surface temperature must stay under 85°F | Not permitted. Shaw states 3/4" solid cannot be installed over radiant heat |
| Refinishing | Depends on the wear layer of the specific product. Ask for it in millimetres before ordering — it's published for 11 of the 319 styles on this page. Shaw's installation instructions state no refinishing allowance | A 3/4" board holds material above the tongue that can be sanded. Shaw's instructions state no permitted number of refinishes |
| Everyday wear | Determined by species and texture, not by construction. The species named on the product is the wood you walk on | Same. A hickory engineered plank and a hickory solid plank dent alike |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Shaw engineered hardwood floors be refinished?
It depends on the floor, and the good news is you may not need to. Shaw's finish is factory-applied and UV-cured, so these floors hold their look for years without refinishing. Minor scratches and dings can be handled with a color-matched touch-up or fill kit, which Shaw treats as normal upkeep.
For deeper damage, individual planks may be replaceable without redoing the whole floor, depending on the product and its approved repair method. If replacement is permitted, keeping a carton or two from your original order can help provide a closer color and pattern match.
Full sanding is possible on some products, depending on their construction, wear layer, and manufacturer instructions. As a general reference, a wear layer of roughly 3 mm or more may be needed to withstand sanding, but this should be confirmed against the specific product documentation. If the product specification lists the wear layer, that is the first place to look. A flooring professional can evaluate whether the available wear layer is sufficient for sanding and confirm your options before any work begins.
How do you clean Shaw engineered wood floors?
Vacuum or sweep regularly with a hard-floor attachment, using a brush or felt head rather than a beater bar. Blot spills as they happen with a soft, dry cloth. For periodic cleaning, apply Shaw's hard surface cleaner to a dry or terry cloth mop, and don't let excess product sit on the surface. Do not use wet mops, steam mops, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, oil-based wax, or polish.
How do you care for Shaw wood flooring?
Hold indoor relative humidity between 35% and 55% year-round, which minimizes the natural expansion and contraction of the wood. Some seasonal gapping is still normal and should be expected, so run a humidifier through dry heating months. Put walk-off mats at entries so grit gets caught before it reaches the floor. Place felt pads under furniture legs, wider pads under heavier pieces, and lift furniture rather than sliding it. Keep pet nails trimmed. Shaw's maintenance guidelines also note that warranties don't cover UV damage, so use blinds or drapes to limit direct sun exposure.
How can Shaw engineered flooring be installed?
Options include floating, glue-down, nail-down, or staple-down installation. Approved methods vary by product, but most Shaw engineered hardwood can be installed glue-down, nail-down, staple-down, or floating with a tongue-and-groove profile. Nail and staple fasten into a wood subfloor. Glue-down bonds the plank across its full underside and works over concrete, giving the most solid feel underfoot. The floating method must be glued at the joint with a tongue-and-groove adhesive, and floating is typically limited to thinner 5-ply products at least 3" wide. Always confirm the approved methods on the product page and review installation guide before you order.
Engineered Hardwood Installation
Herringbone Engineered Hardwood Installation
Repel Water Resistant Installation
Can I install Shaw engineered hardwood flooring myself?
Yes, if you have the tools on hand and the patience this job requires. If you're floating the floor, note that most Shaw engineered planks are tongue-and-groove rather than click-together, so you'll run adhesive along every joint and let it set before walking on it. Nail-down and staple-down need a pneumatic nailer and compressor. Glue-down needs the right trowel and a heavy roller.
Whichever installation method you choose, start by testing your subfloor for moisture, and read the installation guide for your specific product first. Concrete subfloors, radiant heat, and damp spaces all have extra requirements worth checking before you start. If any of that gives you pause, hiring a professional installer is a sound decision.
How long should Shaw engineered hardwood acclimate before installation?
Plan for at least 48 hours. Shaw's engineered hardwood installation instructions call for acclimating the flooring in the space where it will be installed, and moisture readings should be taken both before and after that period. Jobsite conditions matter as much as the clock: Shaw requires permanent HVAC to be running for a minimum of five days beforehand, holding 65–75°F and 35–55% relative humidity before, during, and after installation. Cartons should be stored flat in the installation area, elevated off on-grade concrete for air circulation. Requirements can vary by collection, so check your product's installation guide — our specialists can confirm before you order.
Where can I buy Shaw engineered hardwood flooring?
You can buy Shaw engineered hardwood flooring online from Floor City, an authorized Shaw dealer that has supplied flooring since 1992 and ships eligible orders throughout the contiguous United States. Floor City offers Shaw engineered hardwood in oak, hickory, maple, birch, eucalyptus, and teak. You can compare available colors, textures, plank widths, thicknesses, and collections online, request free samples, and receive project quotes with recommended carton quantities, coordinating trims, current availability, and freight costs
How to order flooring online at Floor City
- Filter by species, color, texture, width, thickness, and collection to narrow it down
- Order a sample before you commit to a color
- When you're ready, request a quote and we'll get you our lowest available price based on your project quantity and delivery location
- We'll confirm current stock, carton quantities, freight, and compatible trim so you can place the order online with everything settled up front
Why Order Shaw Hardwood From Floor City
Authorized Shaw dealer. Guaranteed genuine Shaw material, and your order is registered with Shaw, so the manufacturer's warranty holds.
Fast nationwide shipping or local pickup. Delivery comes to your address on a scheduled date, or you collect from the closest pick-up locations at your convenience.
Competitive quoting. Choose the flooring you like, send your square footage, request a quote and a specialist comes back with the lowest quote for your room renovation or major home improvement project.
Free samples. Order free samples to compare the wood grain and color in your own home.
