Fairfield County Hickory is an ideal flooring choice for a classic hardwood look and feel, showcasing hickory's defined grain waves, realistic milling details, and premium textured surface. With modern 8-in. planks, the light and dark shade variations give refined depth to the space, for a look that that will highlight your home no matter how your decor and style may change. Attached padding is excellent to improve comfort, soundproofing, and energy insulation even without additional underlayment. About Laminate Flooring Laminate flooring is easy to install, easy to maintain, and designed to replicate the natural color, grain, and texture of real hardwood. In addition to being remarkably realistic, laminate flooring is exceptionally durable-resistant to staining, scratches, wear, and fading. From high gloss to distressed surfaces, we offer a wide range of all the latest trends. The technology used to create laminate flooring has improved significantly over the years, greatly enhancing the realistic wood look. Highlights: Budget-friendly, DIY option Stands up to pets, kids, and heavy foot traffic Easy-Click Installation Realistic wood look and feel PVC-free AC4 Rating 2mm Attached Pad 30-Year Residential Warranty Installation Tips - Store flooring flat for 48 hours in its original packaging at room temperature - Must be installed over a clean, stable, flat, smooth, and dry surface - Moisture barrier is required for installations over concrete - For a more natural look, mix planks well when installing - Please follow your installation instruction carefully If you choose to use additional padding: Laminates having pre-attached padding can also be installed over an underlayment. When doing so, Lumber Liquidators recommends the use of Bellawood Platinum, Quiet Walk, or Eco Silent Sound underlayment. These quality underlayments offer the best joint and seam support while ensuring superior thermal and sound reduction qualities. These properties are highly recommended for use with condominium associations, project planners, and building specifiers.