TruBalance Lite Technology

Get affordable quality 9/16″ engineered hardwood floors suitable for an impeccable and easy 1/2″ installation

Feel the quality of real hardwood under your feet on every level of your home with stable 3-layer construction, including a 3 mm wear layer and a locally sourced SPF core.

TruBalance Lite offers real hardwood boards engineered for affordability without compromising quality. Suitable for 1/2″ installations, TruBalance Lite adds value to your home with genuine hardwood flooring that is indistinguishable from solid boards but boasts the enhanced dimensional stability of engineered boards for longer-lasting floors that keep their good looks over time.

ROBUST QUALITY

TruBalance Lite floorboards feature engineered 3-layer construction with a 3 mm hardwood wear layer, a locally sourced SPF core, and a wood backing board, topped off with a durable wear-resistant finish that brings out the natural beauty of the wood.

BEST VALUE FOR MONEY

Enhanced floorboards for enhanced value. Get dependable hardwood flooring technology made by a reputable manufacturer recognized for precise milling. TruBalance Lite delivers uncompromising consistency from board to board, for the perfect look at an affordable price.

GUARANTEED STABILITY

Outstanding structural integrity in relative humidity levels ranging from 25% to 70% that could cause warping in solid wood floors, making TruBalance Lite a convenient choice over radiant heating systems and in below-grade rooms.

VERSATILE INSTALLATION

Tongue-and-groove boards with milled bevels along all four edges are suitable for 1/2″ installation, fit easily together, and can be either glued, floated, or stapled down over an approved wooden subfloor and on any level of your home, whether below, on, or above grade.

SELECTION ADVICE

Guidance is key! Your local Mirage Floors dealer will leverage their expertise to guide you through the color and species options, complementary accessories, specialized care products, and product warranties for a personal experience every step of the way.

ENGINEERED BOARDS FOR STABLE, EVEN FLOORS THAT ARE BEAUTIFUL AND BUILT TO LAST

TruBalance Lite boards combine cutting-edge flooring technology with carefully chosen materials to deliver the best quality and enhanced stability for your home at the right price. Each board is precision-milled to exact measurements to ensure consistency from board to board for easier installation and a uniform floor.

Their 3-layer construction makes TruBalance Lite boards more resistant to fluctuating humidity levels that could result in warping or cupping in solid wood boards exposed to the same conditions.

The sturdy, cross-layered construction offers many advantages.

Real Hardwood Top Lamella

Locally Sourced SPF Quarter Sawn* Core

Wood Backing Veneer

Mirage - Structural lifetime limited warranty

3 mm Sawn Hardwood Lamella

The 3 mm top wear layer made of genuine hardwood highlights the natural beauty of wood. True to Mirage's reputation and commitment to quality and sustainability, the hardwood used for TruBalance Lite boards is processed from responsibly harvested wood by a proudly North American manufacturer. TruBalance Lite is available in four highly durable wood species: White Oak, Red Oak, Oak, and Maple.

Protective finishes

The top sawn hardwood lamella layer is protected by a superior finish—either DuraMatt®, DurAlive™, or Cashmere®, depending on the collection—all designed for exceptional durability while preserving the timeless beauty of wood. These exclusive matte finishes are enhanced with antimicrobial agents, promoting a safer environment and helping to extend the life of your hardwood floors. Enjoy long-lasting beauty with Mirage finishes, backed by a 35-year warranty against finish wear-through for residential applications and a 3-year warranty for light commercial use. Learn more about our finishes.

Locally Sourced SPF Quarter Sawn* Core Layer

The 9 mm SPF core layer, supported by a high-quality 2 mm wood backing veneer, is crafted from locally sourced materials, reducing the eco-footprint while upholding quality standards. Derived from fast-growth species that promote sustainability, the SPF core layer comprises multiple thin strips of wood, arranged side by side to bolster resistance to warping. Additionally, the core layer *predominantly consists of quarter sawn wood, exhibiting a consistent, straight grain positioned crosswise from the direction of the wood fiber in the top sawn hardwood lamella, fortifying the structure's stability by minimizing movement induced by fluctuating humidity levels.

Overall thickness of 9/16" (14 mm)

The overall 9/16" (14 mm) thickness of TruBalance Lite boards is ideal for flooring projects that include tiles, as the thicknesses match. Thanks to its ample stability, TruBalance Lite can be made into wider boards for even more floor styling options.

AFFORDABLE INSTALLATION FOR LONGER-LASTING FLOORS

Years of research and unparalleled know-how have led our team of engineers to develop exclusive manufacturing processes for this affordable technology that adds value to your home. Your floors will last for years, and flexible installation methods save you time.

With a relative humidity tolerance ranging from 25% to 70% for glued and stapled installations and from 30% to 60% for floated installations, TruBalance Lite can be installed on every level of your home, whether below, on, or above grade. If you are looking for one product you can use throughout your home, TruBalance Lite makes shopping for floors easy.

If you have questions about hardwood flooring installation,
please contact our Technical Department by phone at 1 800 463-1303 or contact us here. Our team of experts is standing by to assist you.

TruBalance Lite can be installed over radiant heating systems without the risk of gapping between the boards. TruBalance Lite products can be glued down, floated over a recommended membrane, or attached with 18 GA staples using the appropriate tool.

Each box of TruBalance Lite products contains assorted board lengths for a great look and quicker installation. While the tongue-and-groove configuration of the boards makes them easy to fit together, the milled bevels on all four edges of each board (called a micro-V joint) allow for a better fitting during installation and prevent dust and dirt buildup once the flooring is installed.

Mirage Floors also offers a variety of accessories, such as moldings, reducers, matchable stair nosings and wood flush mount vents for trims that give your flooring installation a professional look.

Round reducer

Matchable square stair nosing

ENDLESS ALLURING PATTERNS:
A UNIQUE WAY TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR FLOORS

If you want to go with a more conventional style for your home design, Straight boards in either 5″ or 7″ widths will always look stunning. However, Herringbone hardwood flooring in a 5″ width is an eye-catching way to introduce bold patterns into your home design.

Herringbone, a timeless classic, is making a stylish comeback in contemporary design with its majestic, staggered zigzags. This geometric pattern offers a fresh and unique twist on hardwood flooring customization.

Bolder layout options are available in the Herringbone Collection. Unleash your creativity with six different shapes that breathe life into unusual patterns and make symmetry come to life.

Double Herringbone

Herringbone

Fence

Cube

Basket

Brick

Whether as wall-to-wall patterns or inlays in specific sections of flooring, Herringbone boards provide limitless layout options to refine any setting and redefine your space by introducing visual divisions.

For an even bolder statement, mix and match TruBalance Lite hardwood floorboards. Combine Straight and Herringbone patterns or alternate between 2 or 3 colors for mesmerizing effects that inject depth and personality into your room.

Chevron introduces a dynamic rhythm with its continuous “V” pattern. This design creates an illusion of movement and perceived depth, making the hardwood floor a striking focal point in your home. Its zigzags in 45-degree angles are particularly effective in smaller rooms, as they visually amplify the space. Keep in mind that Chevron's installation is intricate, which may result in a slightly higher cost compared to Herringbone.

Explore layouts that add refinement to any setting, including these 5 options.

Chevron

Spearhead

Brooklyn bridge

Leaf line

Boardwalk

Chevron hardwood floors can be creatively framed by Straight planks or used for wall-to-wall coverage. Incorporating colorful inlays within a Chevron pattern can highlight areas of interest, such as the center of a foyer. Additionally, alternating floorboard colors and bringing other flooring materials, such as tiles, into the mix can introduce a playful element, resulting in a bold and stylish flooring choice that produces a stunning effect.

Explore these timeless options and elevate your home with beautiful, lasting designs!

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