Is Maison Plank waterproof or water resistant?

Maison Plank is a real wood floor with 24 hour waterproof performance at the surface. The system uses an eight layer lacquer that seals the wear layer and the V grooves to create a continuous barrier.

How does the finish protect against water?

HP Titanium Ultra is an eight layer lacquer that follows the wood texture for a natural matte look. It forms a clear shield across the surface and into the V grooves, blocking water, dirt, and dust at common entry points.

What happens after 24 hours of standing water?

The floor is built to handle full surface exposure for at least 24 hours. Longer exposure can exceed the system limits. Dry the area once conditions allow and contact your installer if saturation persists.

Why is this different from typical engineered or laminate floors?

Many products rely on a thin topcoat. Maison Plank addresses the full pathway. The lacquer seals the surface and grooves, the click lock keeps seams tight, and the HDF core holds its shape under stress.

Is it suitable for high traffic and commercial spaces?

Yes. The construction is rated for Class 33 use. It performs in kitchens, entries, corridors, and busy common areas while keeping the look and feel of real wood.

Can I install it in bathrooms and kitchens?

Yes for typical powder rooms and kitchens. Do not use in wet rooms, showers, or areas with chronic standing water.

Does the locking system help with water resistance?

Yes. The precision click lock creates a tight mechanical joint that helps keep water from reaching the core.

Is Maison Plank a floating floor?

Yes. Maison Plank installs with a click lock and can be floated. Use the specified underlayment and follow the installation guide for subfloor flatness and expansion gaps.

How do I clean and maintain the finish?

Use a pH neutral wood floor cleaner and a damp microfiber pad. Place mats at entries and use felt pads under furniture.

What Makes a Wood Floor Truly Water Resistant

Jennifer Alvarez
6 days ago
2 min read

Water resistance happens in the build, not the brochure. If you want real protection in kitchens, entries, and busy corridors, look at how the surface, joints, and core work together.

Water resistance wood flooring construction

Continuous surface protection

For wood flooring to resist water, the topcoat must be virtually bullet-proof. Maison Plank wood-veneer flooring uses HP Titanium Ultra, an eight layer lacquer system that forms a clear, durable shield over the wood. The layers follow the texture closely for a natural matte look while delivering high wear resistance and scratch protection. The finish also coats the V grooves between planks, so the protection continues across the seams. With this continuous seal, the surface remains waterproof for at least 24 hours of full water exposure.

Joints that hold under pressure

Seams are the first place moisture tries to enter. The Maison Plank click lock profile creates a tight mechanical connection that stays closed under foot traffic and seasonal movement. With the grooves sealed by the lacquer and the joint locked tight, water has no easy path to the core.

A core built for stability

Most failures start inside the board. Maison Plank pairs its real wood wear layer with a robust high density fiberboard core engineered for strength and balance. This core resists swelling and edge lift when challenged by humidity changes or incidental moisture. The structure meets Class 33 use, which means it is rated for heavy commercial traffic and is well suited to kitchens, entries, hallways, and other high traffic spaces.

Why this construction outperforms typical engineered or laminate floors

Standard wood-veneer constructions often rely on a thin surface coat and hope the seams stay tight. Once moisture finds a gap or scratch, the core is exposed and damage follows. Maison Plank addresses every link in the chain. The eight layer lacquer creates a dense barrier on the wear layer and inside the V grooves. The click lock keeps the seam closed. The HDF core holds its shape under tension. Together, these parts deliver waterproof wood flooring that performs in real conditions while keeping the warmth and acoustics of real wood.

The truth about water resistant wood flooring

True water resistance is a system. Seal the surface. Lock the joints. Stabilize the core. Maison Plank does all three and backs it with waterproof performance for at least 24 hours. If you need flooring for high traffic spaces and you want real wood, this is how you get durability without giving up the look and feel that sets wood apart.

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