What spalting is
Spalting is the pattern of dark lines left when fungi begin to break down a felled log, and woodworkers prize spalted elm because no two boards look alike. Mannington prints that look onto a pale ground, with 10 unique plank visuals, painted bevels and texture embossed in register. Dew, shown here, is a whitewashed reading of the pattern; Mannington also lists Mushroom and Wild Flower.
Where a patterned floor belongs
A strong floor needs a calm room: plain walls, simple furniture and few competing patterns. It suits a modern living area or a bedroom better than a room with busy tile or a patterned rug. Microban surface protection, ScratchResist and Mannington's fade and stain resistance claim sit on top of the waterproof HydroLoc WPC core.
Being straight about materials
Spalted Wych Elm is vinyl, contains PVC and is made in Vietnam. It is FloorScore certified for indoor emissions, and Mannington's sheet lists no recycled content. See PVC-free flooring if you would rather avoid vinyl; Wicanders Wood Inspire is a waterproof wood look on a cork core.
Installation
The pattern changes from plank to plank, so we lay out a few rows before fixing them to keep two strong boards from landing side by side, and we mix planks from several cartons as we go. The floor floats on its attached pad; see waterproof flooring installation.
Common questions
Is every Spalted Wych Elm plank different?
Mannington draws 10 unique plank visuals, so the pattern does repeat across a large room. Mixing planks from several cartons during installation keeps repeats from landing near each other.
Where these facts come from
- Mannington, ADURA APEX product pages and specification sheets (mannington.com): construction, size, wear layer, edge, surface, carton coverage, warranties, FloorScore, recycled content, country of origin
- Authorized retailer listings: item numbers and carton coverage, cross-checked
Specifications can change. We confirm them against the current manufacturer data sheet on every order.
