Malibu Wide Plank Crown French Oak Click-Lock Engineered Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Diy floating
- Wide plank
A wide-plank click-lock engineered French oak that floats over most subfloors with no glue or nails, putting genuine 6.5 in wire-brushed hardwood within a solo DIYer's reach at about $4.49/sq ft. The thin 3/8 in build and ~2mm veneer allow just one light refinish, and it isn't waterproof, so spills need prompt wiping.
Pros
- True click-lock floating install goes down over most subfloors with no glue or nails, so it is realistic for a solo DIYer
- 6.5 in wide, wire-brushed real French oak veneer looks high-end and the brushed texture hides light foot scuffs
- At about $4.49/sq ft it undercuts most designer wide-plank oak while still being a genuine hardwood wear surface
Cons
- The thin 3/8 in build and ~2mm veneer can be refinished lightly at most once, unlike thick solid oak
- As a floating floor it can sound slightly hollow underfoot without a quality pad and a flat subfloor
- Not waterproof, so standing water in kitchens or baths still needs to be wiped up promptly
Specifications
| Type | Engineered French oak |
|---|---|
| Wear layer | ~2mm veneer |
| Width | 6.5 in |
| Install | Click-lock floating |
| Thickness | 3/8 in |
| Finish | Wire-brushed, matte |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can one person install this floor?
- Yes — it is a true click-lock floating floor that goes over most subfloors with no glue or nails, which is what makes wide-plank real oak realistic for a solo DIYer.
- Is a wire-brushed finish practical?
- It is one of the more forgiving textures: the brushing hides light foot scuffs that would show on a smooth satin floor, and at about $4.49/sq ft it undercuts most designer wide-plank oak.
- Does a floating floor sound hollow?
- It can, without a quality pad and a flat subfloor. The thin 3/8 in build with a ~2mm veneer also allows a light refinish at most once, and it is not waterproof, so standing water needs wiping up promptly.