With Paragon, the natural beauty of solid Appalachian hardwood meets the extraordinary scratch resistance of our Diamond 10® Technology — for gorgeous floors you can really live on. Select from traditional, contemporary and rustic styles in a variety of on-trend colors. *Based on an industry standard scratch test modified to be more rigorous, comparing Paragon™ hardwood to leading hardwood competitors with finishes claiming to be scratch resistant. Dent resistance was not a part of this test.
Patent-pending Diamond 10® Technology offers ultimate scratch resistance, keeping floors looking newer, longer — and beating out leading competitors’ hardwood floors.*
Made in the USA from 100% solid Appalachian hardwood, for strength, stability and quality craftsmanship that will last a lifetime.
Today’s most in-demand colors and textures are carefully combined to accentuate each plank's beautiful tight grain pattern and even tones.
| Collection |
Paragon
(Available at Independent Retailers) |
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| Construction | Solid |
| Color | Original Ember |
| Species | Oak |
Wood Hardness
Wood HardnessThe density/hardness of the wood species and its ability to withstand foot traffic, children and pets will impact its wear performance, and will vary from species to species. Strong, resilient Oak is used as the industry benchmark. The hardness scale shows the relative hardness of this wood species. |
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Gloss
GlossDescribes the coating that adds a polished look to the floor’s surface. |
Low Gloss |
Edge / End Shape
Edge
Describes the way the hardwood and laminate board edges and ends are cut. |
Micro Edge / Micro Ends |
Board to Board Color Variation
Board to Board Color VariationWood is a natural material that features changes in color and tone. The board-to-board color variation is more pronounced in some species, less in others. If you like the look of contrasting light and dark tones, select a species that offers most color variation. If you prefer consistent color from board to board, choose the least color variation. |
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| Finish | Diamond 10 Technology |
| Performance Class | Best |
| Size | 5 in. Wide x Varying Lengths: 8 1/4 - 84 in. Long x 3/4 in. Thick |
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| Square Feet per Box | 23.5 |
| Residential Warranty | 50 Years |
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| Commercial Warranty | 10 Years |
| Warranty File(s) | WH-1025-917 Armstrong Hardwood Warranty (Eng.) (PDF, ) |
Experienced
No matter what flooring type you chose, we recommend you contact your retailer to locate an Armstrong Flooring Certified Installer near you. Armstrong Flooring Certified Installers undergo rigorous flooring installation training on our products.
Any Room At or Above Ground Level
Hardwood flooring is mechanically fastened to the wood subfloor using staples, cleats or nails. This is the most popular and economical installation method.
Learn how to install a solid hardwood floor using the nail-down installation method. This video covers all the tools you’ll need and the installation steps to create a beautiful hardwood floor yourself.
Complete your floor with trim and molding, the essential finishing touch to your flooring project
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