Essential Living Kensington 3/8″ Engineered Oak Plank DATA SHEET

Product Information

Traffic Type: Residential
Overall Thickness: 3/8″ (1 cm)
Varying Length Range: 10″- 60″ (25.4 cm – 152.4 cm) (items ending in S)
Varying Length Range: 11.8″ – 48″ (30 cm – 122 cm) (items ending in F)
Board Width: 3″, 5″ (7.6 cm, 12.7 cm)
Ply: 3 (Densitek Core items, ending in S)
Ply: 7 (items ending in F)
Face Veneer Cut/Thickness: Rotary 1.4 mm (items ending in S)
Face Veneer Cut/Thickness: Rotary 1.2 mm (items ending in F)
Species: Red Oak
Finish: Urethane with Aluminum Oxide
Gloss: Medium
Face Treatment: Traditional Smooth
Edge/End Treatment: Micro Beveled Edges/Micro Beveled Ends
Manufacturing Location: USA (items ending in S)
Manufacturing Location: Cambodia (items ending in F)

Warranty

25 Year Residential Limited Warranty

Product Structure

Product Features

  • Fully filled face for a tabletop finish
  • Multiple width options for design flexibility
  • Hydropel Waterproof Technology resists topical water damage for up to 8 hours.

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 distressed products) can be stapled down with 20 gauge staples (1” minimum length for 3/8” – 1/2″ engineered hardwood, for 9/16” hardwood, use 1-1/4” fasteners).

Special Note for Mechanically Fastened Installations:
GLUE ASSIST FOR PRODUCTS WIDER THAN 5˝: In addition to the use of mechanical fasteners, the glue assist method should be used. The glue should be Bruce Glue Assist Pro or a premium grade urethane construction adhesive applied in a serpentine pattern to the back of each board. Then follow the recommended fastening pattern.

Adhesive For Glue Down Installations:
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

Acoustic Underlayment For Floating Installations:
Bruce Quiet Comfort SoundMax Underlayment
Bruce Quiet Comfort MultiGuard Underlayment

Joint Adhesive For Floating Installations:
Bruce Everseal Floating Floor Tongue & Groove Adhesive

Blend Cartons For Best Appearance
Hardwood is a natural product and does not have dye lots. The 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 PROPERTIES3″ Densitek Core Items
– Ending in S
5″ Densitek Core Items
– Ending in S
3″ Plywood Core Items
– Ending in F
5″ Plywood Core Items
– Ending in F
Length61″ (154.9 cm)61″ (154.9 cm)48.8″ (124 cm)48.8″ (124 cm)
Width6.25″ (15.9 cm)10.2″ (25.9 cm)9.8″ (25 cm)11″ (28 cm)
Height5″ (12.7 cm)3.6″ (9.2 cm)3.2″ (8.2 cm)3.2″ (8.2 cm)
Coverage Per Carton31.5 sq ft (2.93 sq m)36.5 sq ft (3.39 sq m)24.12 sq ft (2.24 sq m)26.58 sq ft (2.47 sq m)
Carton Weight53 lbs (24 kg)61 lbs (27.7 kg)32 lbs (14.5 kg)36.4 lbs (16.5 kg)
PALLET PROPERTIES3″ Densitek Core Items
– Ending in S
5″ Densitek Core Items
– Ending in S
3″ Plywood Core Items
– Ending in F
5″ Plywood Core Items
– Ending in F
Cartons Per Pallet30244040
Coverage Per Pallet945 sq ft (87.79 sq m)876 sq ft (81.39 sq m)964.8 sq ft (89.6 sq m)1063.2 sq ft (98.8 sq m)

Items with F ending code should not be installed with earlier versions. There is a difference in fit.

Color Densitek Core
Model Number                  
(Width)
Model Number  
(Width)
Quarter
Round 
Length 78″
T-Mold
Length 78″
Reducer
Flush-Fit
Length 78″
Threshold
Length 78″
Stairnose
Flush-Fit 
Length 78″
Touch-Up
Kit
NaturalDVEK-307S (3″) (Disc 5/26)
DVEK-507S (5″) (Disc 5/26)
DVEK-307SF (3″)
DVEK-507SF (5″)
T74131040T52131041T82131041T97131041T83131041S-1152
GunstockDVEK-317S (3″) (Disc 5/26)
DVEK-517S (5″) (Disc 3/26)
DVEK-317SF (3″)
DVEK-517SF (5″)
T74131140T52131141T82131141T97131141T83131141S-1151
HarvestDVEK-327S (3″) (Disc 5/26)
DVEK-527S (5″) (Disc 5/26)
DVEK-327SF (3″)
DVEK-527SF (5″)
T74114140T52114141T82114141T97114141T83114141S-1151
ButterscotchDVEK-337S (3″) (Disc 7/26)
DVEK-537S (5″) (Disc 7/26)
DVEK-337SF (3″)
DVEK-537SF (5″)
T74131640T52131641T82131641T97131641T83131641S-1151
WoodstockDVEK-347S (3″) (Disc 3/26)
DVEK-547S (5″) (Disc 3/26)
DVEK-347SF (3″)
DVEK-547SF (5″)
T74114040T52114041T82114041T97114041T83114041S-1153
CherryDVEK-357S (3″) (Disc 5/26)
DVEK-557S (5″) (Disc 4/26)
DVEK-357SF (3″)
DVEK-557SF (5″)
T74132840T52132841T82132841T97132841T83132841S-1154
Color Densitek Core
Model Number
(Width)
Model Number
(Width)
Quarter
Round 
Length 78″
T-Mold
Length 78″
Reducer
Flush-Fit
Length 78″
Threshold
Length 78″
Stairnose
Flush-Fit 
Length 78″
Touch-Up
Kit
See additional hardwood trim at Unfinished and White Trim, Stair Treads, and Risers
Updated on October 7, 2026