What It Means • • This Shaw Epic® hardwood is warranted that the face surface will not peel off or wear through for as long as you own your home. This Shaw hardwood is warranted that the face surface of this product will not peel off or wear through for 50 years from the date of purchase. This Shaw hardwood is warranted that the face surface of this product will not peel off or wear through for 30 years from the date of purchase. This Shaw product is Made in the U.S.A. This product features ScufResist™ PLATINUM – Shaw's extremely wear resistant UV cured polyurethane finish with Aluminum Oxide designed to help resist household scuffing on hardwood floors. HIGH VARIATION MODERATE VARIATION This hardwood is rated High color and character variation with distinguishable color variation within each box. It is imperative that hardwood planks from various cartons be continually blended during installation to insure optimum appearance. This hardwood is rated Moderate color and character variation with distinctive color variation within each box. It is imperative that hardwood planks from various cartons be continually blended during installation to insure optimum appearance.