Is this flooring waterproof?

No. It uses Repel water-resistant technology, which gives you time to wipe up spills. Standing water left on seams can still damage it.

Can it be installed in a basement?

Yes. It is a floating floor and can go on any level of the home, including below grade, over a suitable subfloor.

Does it need glue or nails?

No. The planks lock together in a floating installation over an underlayment; no adhesive or fasteners into the subfloor.

How does it compare with luxury vinyl plank?

Laminate feels firmer and more like real wood underfoot and holds its texture well. Vinyl plank is fully waterproof and more forgiving of moisture.

Can scratched planks be sanded out?

No. Laminate has a printed wear layer, so it cannot be refinished. Damaged planks are swapped out instead.

The planks only. Underlayment, transition pieces and trim are bought separately.

Shaw Repel Horizon Grand Oak 8" x 48" Laminate Flooring

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$29.49at MenardsChecked Nov 4

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Shaw Repel Horizon Grand Oak 8" x 48" Laminate Flooring

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$29.49at MenardsChecked Nov 4

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Last seen at $29.49 at Menards on Nov 4.

Our take on the Shaw Repel Horizon Grand Oak 8" x 48" Laminate Flooring

Shaw Repel Horizon is a laminate plank floor in a Grand Oak look, 8 inches wide and 48 inches long, with painted beveled edges and in-register embossing that give it the texture and grain of real hardwood. Its Repel water-resistant surface buys time to wipe up spills, and the wear layer is rated scratch, scuff and stain resistant, so it holds up to kids and pets. It installs as a floating floor on any level of the home, which makes it a practical pick for do-it-yourselfers covering a basement or a busy family room. Against solid hardwood it trades some refinishability for water resistance and easier installation; against luxury vinyl plank it offers a firmer, more wood-like feel underfoot.

Best forBusy family rooms and hallwaysHouseholds with kids and petsDIY floating installs, including basementsShoppers wanting a hardwood look with water resistance

Pros

Repel water-resistant surface gives time to clean spills
Realistic wood texture with in-register embossing
Painted beveled edges add a high-end plank look
Scratch, scuff and stain resistant wear layer
Floats over most subfloors on any level

Cons

Laminate cannot be sanded and refinished like solid hardwood
Water resistance is not waterproof; standing water still needs quick cleanup
Thick 8-inch planks show subfloor unevenness if prep is skipped
Embossed texture can trap dirt in grooves

Shaw Repel Horizon Grand Oak 8" x 48" Laminate Flooring prices at every store

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Shaw Repel Horizon Grand Oak 8" x 48" Laminate Flooring price history

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Ultra realistic wood visual planks
Repel Water Resistant Technology gives time to clean up spills and messes
True-to-life texture looks and feels like real hardwood
Painted beveled edges and in-register embossing for a high-end look
Kid and pet-friendly, plus scratch, scuff, and stain resistant
Floating installation on any level of the home

Materials: Laminate; 10 mm thick planks; no attached pad
Guarantee: Lifetime residential or 5-year light commercial warranty
Returns: Regular Return policy

About the Shaw Repel Horizon Grand Oak 8" x 48" Laminate Flooring

Shaw Repel Horizon in Grand Oak is a laminate flooring with a lived-in, shabby-chic wood look. The 8" x 48" planks have painted beveled edges, true-to-life texture and in-register embossing, so the floor looks and feels like real hardwood.

Repel Water Resistant Technology gives you time to clean up spills and messes. The planks are also scratch, scuff and stain resistant, and suit homes with kids and pets.

The planks are 10 mm thick and install as a floating floor on any level of the home. No pad is attached.

Material: Laminate
Thickness: 10 mm
Water protection: Yes, Repel Water Resistant Technology
Edges: Painted beveled
Texture: In-register embossing
Installation: Floating, on any level of the home
Attached pad: None
Resistance: Scratch, scuff and stain resistant

Specifications

With Water Protection: Yes

Questions and answers

Is this flooring waterproof?: No. It uses Repel water-resistant technology, which gives you time to wipe up spills. Standing water left on seams can still damage it.
Can it be installed in a basement?: Yes. It is a floating floor and can go on any level of the home, including below grade, over a suitable subfloor.
Does it need glue or nails?: No. The planks lock together in a floating installation over an underlayment; no adhesive or fasteners into the subfloor.
How does it compare with luxury vinyl plank?: Laminate feels firmer and more like real wood underfoot and holds its texture well. Vinyl plank is fully waterproof and more forgiving of moisture.
Can scratched planks be sanded out?: No. Laminate has a printed wear layer, so it cannot be refinished. Damaged planks are swapped out instead.
What is in the box?: The planks only. Underlayment, transition pieces and trim are bought separately.
Where is the Shaw Repel Horizon Grand Oak 8" x 48" Laminate Flooring cheapest?: At Menards, for $29.49, as of our latest check.