Hartco Rural Living 1/2″ Engineered Plank DATA SHEET

This product collection was previously offered under the Armstrong Flooring Hardwood brand.
Armstrong Flooring Hardwood products are now offered under the Hartco brand.

Product Information

Traffic Type: Residential
Overall Thickness: 1/2″ (1.3 cm)
Varying Length Range: 10″- 48″ (25.4 cm – 121.9 cm) (plywood core items)
Varying Length Range: 10″- 60″ (25.4 cm – 152.4 cm) (Densitek Core items)
Board Width: 5″ (12.7 cm)
Ply: 7 (plywood core items)
Ply: 3 (Densitek Core items)
Face Veneer Cut/Thickness: Items ending in “Z”: Rotary 2.0 mm
Face Veneer Cut/Thickness: Items ending in “A” or “EE”: Rotary 1.2 mm
Species: Hickory, Maple
Finish: Nano Aluminum Oxide Urethane
Gloss: Low
Face Fill: Unfilled
Face Treatment: Hand Scraped
Edge/End Treatment: Micro Beveled Edges/Micro Beveled Ends
Manufacturing Location: USA

Warranty

25 Year Residential Limited Warranty

Product Features

Scraped for Rustic Elegance

This highly distressed wood features an aggressive scrape, random surface chatter and hand-beveled edges and ends for a truly one of-a-kind floor with an authentic look and feel. The rustic visual is beautifully displayed on 5˝ wide planks and only further enhanced by a low gloss finish – for a look that’s both casual and elegant.

NATURAL CHARACTER
In each carton of Rural Living, you can expect to find a range of natural wood character, such as filled knots and splits, large mineral streaks and high color variation. For optimal installation, mix planks from multiple cartons to ensure that the natural character is evenly distributed throughout the floor.

  • Each board is uniquely hand carved for an authentically worn look
  • Made from popular domestic species
  • Items ending in “EE” – Densitek™ Core: Greater dimensional stability, moisture resistance and increased hardness of more than 33% versus plywood core.
  • See Hartco Flooring on YouTube

Sustainability

FloorScore Certificates – Hardwood Products

SDS

Hardwood Flooring Products SDS

Installation

Installation Method Options: 
Staple-Down*, Floating or Glue-Down
*Note: Do not staple down smooth traditionally finished Pecan, Maple or Hickory Products
All species of textured products (such as hand-scraped, wire-brushed, and rustic/distressed products ) can be stapled down with 20 gauge staples (1” minimum length for 3/8” – ½” engineered hardwood, for 9/16” hardwood, use 1-1/4” fasteners).

FOR PRODUCTS WIDER THAN 5˝: In addition to the use of mechanical fasteners, assisted glue applications should be used. The glue should be a premium grade urethane construction adhesive applied in a serpentine pattern to the back of each board. Then follow the recommended fastening pattern.

Floating Underlayment:
Premium underlayment labeled for use with floating engineered hardwood floors

Floating Adhesive:
Bruce Everseal Floating Floor Tongue & Groove Adhesive

Glue Down Adhesive:
Bruce Proconnect Plus Vapor Barrier Elastomeric Flooring Adhesive
Bruce Equalizer Pro Moisture-Cured Urethane Adhesive
Bruce Summit Select Unlimited Moisture Vapor Barrier Elastomeric Wood Flooring Adhesive

Blend Cartons For Best Appearance
Hardwood is a natural product and does not have dye lots. Floor should be installed from several cartons at the same time to ensure good color and shade mixture.

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Recommendations
Caring for Urethane Finish Hardwood Floors in a Residential Setting

Recommended Maintenance Products
Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner
Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Terry Cloth Cleaning System
Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Microfiber Cleaning System

Product Data Table

CARTON PROPERTIES“Z” Suffix
Plywood Core

Items
“A” Suffix
Plywood Core

Items
“EE” Suffix
Densitek Core
Items
Length 49″ (124.5 cm) 49″ (124.5 cm) 61″ (154.9 cm)
Width10.4″ (26.7 cm) 15.5″ (39.4 cm)10.2″ (25.9 cm)
Height 4.5″ (11.4 cm) 2.9″ (7.4 cm)3.6″ (9.1 cm)
Coverage Per Carton 28 sq ft (2.6 sq m) 28 sq ft (2.6 sq m)28 sq ft (2.6 sq m)
Carton Weight Hickory items: 48 lbs (21.8 kg)
Maple items: 41.8 lbs (19 kg)
Hickory items: 48 lbs (21.8 kg)
Maple items: 41.8 lbs (19kg)
61.7 lbs (28 kg)
PALLET PROPERTIES“Z” Suffix 
Plywood Core

Items
“A” Suffix 
Plywood Core

Items
“EE” Suffix
Densitek Core
Items
Cartons Per Pallet 363636
Coverage Per Pallet 1008 sq ft (93.6 sq m) 1008 sq ft (93.6 sq m) 1008 sq ft (93.6 sq m)

Material ending in “Z” (non-domestic manufacture) has a different tongue and groove profile.   For this reason, it should not be installed with “A” or “EE” suffix material.

Material ending in “A” or “EE” indicates domestic manufacture. Do not install with the “Z” suffix material.

Items with “EE” ending code are manufactured with Densitek core instead of a plywood core. The fit and appearance are unchanged. The Densitek and “A” suffix plywood core products can be mixed in the same installation.

*Indicates molding item is discontinued.

Product Color /
Species
Rural Living
Plywood Core
Model Number
Rural Living
Densitek Core
Model Number
Quarter
Round
Length 78″
T-Mold
Length 78″
Reducer
Flush-Fit
Length 78″
Threshold
Length 78″
Stairnose
Flush-Fit 

Length 78″ 
Touch-Up
Kit
Light Chestnut HickoryERH5300Z (Disc 2/15)
ERH5300A (Disc 8/19)
ERH5300EETQ0HC189LTM0HC189LTR5HC189LTH0HC189LTS5HC189LS-1153A
Fall Canyon
Hickory
ERH5301Z (Disc 12/14)
ERH5301A (Disc 8/19)
ERH5301EETQ0HC190LTM0HC190LTR5HC190LTH0HC190LTS5HC190LS-1154A
Deep Java
Hickory
ERH5302Z (Disc 12/14)
ERH5302A (Disc 8/19)
ERH5302EE
(Disc 4/21)
TQ0HC191L*TM0HC191LTR5HC191L*TH0HC191L*TS5HC191L*S-1153A
Misty Gray
Hickory
ERH5303Z (Disc 12/14)
ERH5303A Disc 8/19)
ERH5303EETQ0HC192LTM0HC192LTR5HC192LTH0HC192LTS5HC192LS-1155A
Extra Dark
Hickory
ERH5304Z (Disc 5/15)
ERH5304A (Disc 8/19)
ERH5304EE
(Disc 4/21)
TQ0HC193LTM0HC193LTR5HC193L*TH0HC193LTS5HC193L*S-1155A
Desert Wood
Maple
ERH5305Z (Disc 6/15)
ERH5305A(Disc 11/16)
N/ATQ0MA194L*TM0MA194LTR5MA194L*TH0MA194LTS5MA194L*S-1152A
Spice Chest
Maple
ERH5306Z (Disc 12/14)
ERH5306A (Disc 8/19)
ERH5306EETQ0MA195LTM0MA195LTR5MA195LTH0MA195LTS5MA195LS-1151A
Burnt Cinnamon
Maple
ERH5307Z (Disc 12/14)
ERH5307A (Disc 8/19)
ERH5307EETQ0MA196LTM0MA196LTR5MA196LTH0MA196LTS5MA196LS-1154A
Rich Brown
Maple
ERH5308Z (Disc 12/14)
ERH5308A (Disc 8/19)
ERH5308EETQ0MA197LTM0MA197LTR5MA197LTH0MA197LTS5MA197LS-1155A
Silver Shade
Maple
ERH5309Z (Disc 12/14)
ERH5309A (Disc 8/19)
ERH5309EETQ0MA198LTM0MA198LTR5MA198LTH0MA198LTS5MA198LS-1153A
Product Color /
Species
Rural Living
Plywood Core
Model Number
Rural Living
Densitek Core
Model Number
Quarter
Round
Length 78″
T-Mold
Length 78″
Reducer
Flush-Fit
Length 78″
Threshold
Length 78″
Stairnose
Flush-Fit 

Length 78″
Touch-Up
Kit
Updated on February 8, 2024

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