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Color 00783
Natural Tigerwood
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Safari 4 7/8

Style: KW224
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Collection: Kathy Ireland Hardwood
Price Range: $10.00 - 10.99/sq. ft.
(Material Only)
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These prices are for the product only. They don't include the price of underlayment, the price of installation, which can vary widely by region, the installer's experience level, or the costs associated with scheduling demands.

You'll want to note that some flooring retailers price their products by square foot and some by sqare yard. Make sure you're comparing equal measurements when deciding on one product over another.

Species: Muiracatia
Construction Look: Solid-3.75" Wide
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The width of boards used to create Shaw Hardwood floors helps determine the floor's distinct look. Generally, Shaw Hardwoods can be grouped into the five groups below.

THREE-STRIP
Engineered products made from a very thin strip of wood are often called a "three-strip" product. The width of the wood in three-strip products is appoximately 2.5 inches.
TWO-STRIP
Engineered products made from slightly wider strips of wood are often called a "two-strip" product. The width of the wood in three-strip products is approximately 3.25 inches.
PLANK
If you prefer wide planks over narrow strips of wood, you'll want to search for PLANK products among Shaw Hardwoods. The woods in this category start at approximately 5.5 inches wide.
SOLID-2.5" WIDE
Shaw's solid construction hardwoods come in two widths. The planks in this category are 2.5 inches wide.
SOLID-3.25" WIDE
Shaw's solid construction hardwoods come in two widths. The planks in this category are 3.25 inches wide.
Installation Type:
Nail or Staple
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With hardwood flooring, you have several different installation options: Nail Down, or Glue Down and Floating. Some Shaw Hardwoods can be installed using more than one of the techniques described below.

NAIL
This installation technique is required for SOLID hardwood construction. You or a professional installer will either nail or power STAPLE your new hardwood floor to a suitable subfloor. SOLID construction, like it sounds, is milled from a single 3/4" thick piece of hardwood. Because of its thickness, a solid hardwood floor can be sanded and refinished over several generations of use. One of the characteristics of solid wood flooring is that it expands and contracts with changes in your home's relative humidity. Normally, installers compensate for this movement by leaving an expansion gap between the floor and the wall. Base molding or quarter round is traditionally used to hide the extra space.
GLUE
This is an optional installation technique that can be used for ENGINEERED hardwoods. You or a professional installer will use adhesive to adhere your new hardwood to a suitable subfloor. You will also use adhesive between the seams of your hardwood floor to complete and stabilize the installation.
FLOAT
This installation technique is an option on certain ENGINEERED hardwoods. With a floating installation, you will not use adhesive to adhere the wood to your subfloor. Instead, you will use an underlayment between the wood and your subfloor. This installation technique allows the floor to expand and contract. Shaw offers a variety of underlayment options for your specific installation. You will need to use adhesive between the seams of your hardwood to complete and stabilize the installation.

You'll want to consider your installation options as you make your product selection. Your dealer will be able to help you decide what method will work best for your specific needs.
Plank Width: 4.88'' X 9999.99''
Plank Length: Random in.
Plank Thickness: 3/4 in.
Edge Information: Micro Beveled Edges & Ends
PERFORMANCE
Product Features:
  • Do-It-Yourself Friendly

Product innovations like VersaLock™ have made hardwood floor installation a do-it-yourself dream.
With hardwood flooring, you have several different installation options depending on the hardwood you buy: Glueless VersaLock, Nail Down, or Glue Down.
Glueless VersaLock - Shaw’s revolutionary Versalock™ flooring system allows your new hardwood flooring to be installed quickly and without glue. It’s the most do-it-yourself friendly hardwood installation you could find. There's no messy clean up, and you can walk on it right away. VersaLock is made possible by a patented locking technology that reliably secures your flooring panels on all four sides without adhesive. As an added bonus, a VersaLock floor can be easily taken apart and reassembled.
Nail Down - This installation technique is required for SOLID hardwood construction. You or a professional installer will either nail or power staple your new hardwood floor to a suitable subfloor.
Glue Down - This installation technique is required for ENGINEERED hardwoods that do not have the locking technology of VersaLock. You or a professional installer will use adhesive to adhere your new hardwood to a suitable subfloor.
If you decide to install your Shaw hardwood flooring yourself, the downloadable instruction manuals found on this site will provide the information you'll need. The manuals will provide...
• a list of required tools and accessories
• rules for preparing your subfloor
• guidelines for your work area
• step-by-step instructions
But remember, these are general guidelines. Once you have purchased a specific product, you will need to make sure there are not product-specific guidelines you need to follow.

WARRANTIES

With the warranty protection of Shaw Hardwoods, you can enjoy beautiful hardwood flooring and peace-of-mind for years to come. Although there may be a few product-specific exceptions that you can learn from your retailer, you can click below to read the warranties for this particular hardwood selection.

HARDWOOD SOLID 25-YEAR WARRANTY

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INSTALLATION

Your flooring retailer will either have professional installers on staff or will recommend an independent installer in your area. Or you may decide to tackle the project yourself.

If you decide to install your new floor yourself, the downloadable instructions below will give you step-by-step instructions. If you hire a professional, looking over the instructions will help you know what to expect when your installer arrives.

SOLID HARDWOOD INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

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TRANSITION PIECES
5 TRANSITION PIECES AVAILABLE:
  • FLUSH STAIRNOSE
  • FLUSH REDUCER
  • END MOLDING/CARPET REDUCER
  • T-MOLDING
  • QUARTER ROUND
FLUSH STAIRNOSE
This coordinating piece provides the proper transition for all the hardwood steps in your home. Buy the Flush Stairnose for hardwood that has been nailed or glued down.
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