Staff Answer
Oct 12, 2026 - 09:01 AM
The surface of the GBS Waterproof Hardwood has a thin veneer of oak with a Woodura Surface Technology that should not be sanded. The manufacturer's warranty says there is no need for sanding.
For traditional hardwood floors, sanding is required after many years of wear and tear. Generally the top layer has become scratched or worn off and/or the wood has become gouged. For the GBS Waterproof Hardwood, the top layer can be scratched and worn over time but the core is super dense and is very hard to dent. If desired, at a later date, additional coats of polyurethane can be applied as needed.
GBS Waterproof Hardwood is made with FSC certified oak from top to bottom and employs a 5GDry patented click system that prevents water from soaking in between the panels.
This product is being used in high traffic commercial applications with just as good or better results that typical hardwoods. That's due partly to the hardness and partly to the waterproof surface and core.
This product carries a limited lifetime warranty for heavy wear, structural durability and waterproofness.
For traditional hardwood floors, sanding is required after many years of wear and tear. Generally the top layer has become scratched or worn off and/or the wood has become gouged. For the GBS Waterproof Hardwood, the top layer can be scratched and worn over time but the core is super dense and is very hard to dent. If desired, at a later date, additional coats of polyurethane can be applied as needed.
GBS Waterproof Hardwood is made with FSC certified oak from top to bottom and employs a 5GDry patented click system that prevents water from soaking in between the panels.
This product is being used in high traffic commercial applications with just as good or better results that typical hardwoods. That's due partly to the hardness and partly to the waterproof surface and core.
This product carries a limited lifetime warranty for heavy wear, structural durability and waterproofness.
