Water Leaks

A dishwasher leaks onto a hardwood floor in a kitchen

Floating, Solid Wood Floors

Easily Handle Water Risks with Your Real Wood Steller Floor

Have a risk of leaks in your interiors? Who doesn't! Here at Steller we understand that your floors are a big asset that are vulnerable to damage due to water. Our assembly system makes water risks easier to manage and mitigate.

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The Only Floor with 48 Hours of Liquid Water Protection

High-Stability, Premium Materials
High quality, kiln-dried solid hardwood planks paired with commercial-grade sealants resist moisture-induced swelling and warping.

48-Hour Shape & Function Warranty
Our exclusive lifetime limited warranty guarantees your floor’s shape and performance for up to 48 hours after a leak, so you’re never left exposed.

Modular Plank Replacement
Instead of a full-floor refinish, simply remove affected planks, dry the subfloor, and click in replacements in minutes.

Advanced Leak-Blocking Sealants
Paraffin wax sealants bead water on contact and prevent seepage, giving you time to contain pipe leaks without flooring damage.

DIY-Friendly Reinstallation
Steller’s click-lock system lets homeowners reinstall or replace individual planks effortlessly without special tools or professional help.

Why Real, Steller Hardwood Floors?

Steller Floors combines kiln-dried, dimensionally stable hardwood with industrial sealants to block moisture at the source and prevent swelling or warping after a pipe leak.

Plus, our industry-leading 48-hour shape & function warranty lets you pop out affected planks, dry the subfloor, and effortlessly click in replacements yourself—no full-floor refinish or special tools required.

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Frequently asked questions

Steller Floors are produced with kiln-dried, dimensionally stable hardwood and commercial-grade sealants that block moisture and resist swelling or warping for up to 48 hours after a leak. Advanced paraffin-wax edge sealants bead water on contact, slowing ingress and giving you ample time to locate and stop leaks before damage occurs.

Our patented floating assembly lets you easily and quickly lift, dry, and re-install individual planks in minutes—no full-floor tear-out or special tools required.

Yes. Like many premium engineered and hardwood floors, Steller Flooring is fully compatible with hydronic (warm-water) radiant heat systems when installed per the manufacturer’s guidelines. This includes maintaining subfloor and plank temperatures within specified ranges and using proper moisture controls.

Locate and stop the leak immediately to prevent further moisture ingress.

Remove affected planks using the provided suction cup to expose the subfloor.

Dry thoroughly with a dehumidifier and industrial fans; monitor moisture levels until they return to normal.

Inspect and clean the subfloor—remove debris, ensure flatness, and treat any mold or mildew per best practices.

Reinstall planks, checking for proper alignment and snap-fit; order replacements or request warranted parts if needed to blend repairs seamlessly.

Absolutely. Steller Floors employs an interlocking, floating installation system that allows individual planks to be lifted and removed without harming adjacent boards. Once removed, you can dry both the affected planks and the exposed subfloor using fans or a dehumidifier, then reinstall the same planks—saving on replacement costs and installation time.

48-Hour Shape & Function Warranty: when you purchase the lifetime limtelimited warranty, any plank exposed to water and properly dried within 48 hours is guaranteed to retain its shape and structural integrity.

Standard vs. Lifetime Limited Coverage: The Standard Warranty handles material defects, while the optional Lifetime Limited Warranty (registered within 30 days) extends to shape restoration after short-term liquid exposure (<48 hours) for the original owner .

Seamless DIY Claims: Snap photos of affected planks, submit a warranty ticket, and replace with new boards yourself—no full replacement or hidden labor fees.

Full Radiant-Heat Support: Warranties cover installations over hydronic heating (≤80 °F) and both above- and below-grade subfloors when installed according to NWFA’s radiant-heat guidelines.

Inspection and Assurance: Steller reserves inspection rights to verify claims via photos or samples, ensuring you receive the exact replacement materials needed without extra hassle.