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Engineered American Walnut by Hallmark

parsh
10 years ago

I am looking to install about 1000 sq ft of wood floors on our main level (kitchen, family room, living room, dining room). I have been researching all different types of woods for a long time. I keep coming back to the loom of American walnut. Know this wood is softer than oak and have read many a story about not getting this floor if you have dogs or children,

I have found a 5" wide engineered American walnut floor by Hallmark (heirloom or Hacienda collection). Does anyone have any experience with this product?. And I am wondering if an engineered American Walnut product would be more durable or tougher (not sure what word to use here) than a solid American walnut floor.

I would appreciate any input or advice. Thanks!

Comments (4)

  • gregmills_gw
    10 years ago

    I install a lot of hallmark. And have done so with the walnut.
    Great floor. From an installers pov. Its nice. Not too many issues with product.

    As far as comparison between solid versus engineered? Both have advantages

    Biggest drawback is yes walnut is softer but with solid it can be refinished many times (depending how qualified the person sanding is)

    Engineered can usually be sanded 2 times (depending on the person sanding.

  • parsh
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Thanks for your response! You are the first person I have found who has actually installed the Hallmark Walnut. Would you say the engineered is just as soft as the solid walnut? Or is it more durable due to the finish on the engineered product?

  • jfcwood
    10 years ago

    Walnut is Walnut. A Walnut tree could go one way and end up as solid flooring or go the other way and end up in an engineered product. The hardness and general wood performance would be the same.
    Prefinished products generally have a very durable finish compared to site finished floors which would make them more durable.
    Engineered products would generally be more stable than solid products. This factor is especially important when considering a wide plank.
    I have a Hallmark display but haven't yet sold or installed any. It looks to be a nice quality product.

  • gregmills_gw
    10 years ago

    Hallmark is pretty decent. By no means the absolute best but its nice. Things i like is i usually dont install less than 400ft of it at a tome. Not as a rule that just seems to be the lowest amount ive installed. But honestly i had to only scrap two or three boards due to color issues or damaged grooves.

    As far as stability goes. The engineered will flex less if that makes sense just because of the way the plank is assembled but the top 1/4in is solid walnut and that dents and scratches just like anything else walnut. The finish is strong and durable but not scratch proof.