There are UV filters built into the finish of some engineered wood flooring, so the claim is true.

Hey! I'm about to purchase some flooring, but have a hard time finding reviews for the Shaw Floor product I'm looking into. It's the Estate Hickory line, in the Ginger or Warm Sunset color. I'm trying to choose between these because they're GreenGuard Gold certified, the highest indoor air quality standard to date. I think the wear layer on these is about 1.8mm, so not the very best, but we're a younger couple doing a remodel and need 900 sq. ft. Needless to say, we want something durable but we can't break the bank for this project. Does anyone have this installed in their home, who would like to share your review and/or pictures? Thank you in advance!

Before you glue to the concrete, I would like to know a few things: 1. Is the slab on, above or at grade (on the ground, above the ground or below the ground)? 2. How old is the house/slab? Old homes have issues with moisture (moisture barriers were not consistently used until the late 1980's - mid 1990's (depending on where you live). As someone who is overly cautious with hardwoods and concrete slabs, I like to be QUADRUPLE sure that a glue down is an option. And even then I would consider floating if I am not 100% sure of moisture readings. As an aside, I've read the technical specifications of this floor. I would say they are underwhelming at best. This is a 9.5mm engineered hardwood with 1.2mm wear layer. It is 5" wide (which could indicate 'glue assist' would be a good idea). This floor consists of short lengths. The longest plank will be LESS THAN 48" (states 47" as the longest plank) with an average plank length of 29.5" (less than 3ft). At $2.25/sf, it will cost more to install the product than the product is worth. I hope your installer is aware of all these shorts. Shorts make for a LONG install. And the longer it takes to install the product, the higher the price you pay the installer. I wish you luck. I really hope the 1.2mm wear layer stays attached to the 9.5mm thick plank. To do that, you will need EXCEPTIONAL humidity control. As in you need a super-duper high-end HVAC system that can have humidity added/removed with the touch of a button.

Du Chateau is the worst! My floors were damaged even before we moved in. All the nosing had a softer finish on it. They have to WORST customer service and do not stand by their product. When I called customer service, they actually told me I should have picked a different wood. They offered no remedy except "check your warranty". Unbelievable!