Malibu Wide Plank Crown French Oak Click-Lock Engineered Review (2026)
By The DIYPicks Team · Updated July 2026
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- Diy floating
- Wide plank
A wide-plank click-lock engineered French oak that is one of the most DIY-friendly real hardwoods you can buy, trading refinishing depth for easy floating installation.
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 |