{
 "name": "FlooringFX carton decoder",
 "description": "How to read flooring carton labels by brand (model string, store SKU, UPC, run number), with manufacturer sources, gap notes and reader-requested model strings. No personal data, no prices.",
 "version": "1.0",
 "generated": "2026-11-03",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "attribution": "FlooringFX (flooringfx.com)",
 "documentation": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/",
 "brands": [
  {
   "key": "trafficmaster",
   "name": "TrafficMaster",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/trafficmaster/",
   "label_fields": "Model string, store SKU, UPC. A run or lot code on some cartons.",
   "gap_note": "FlooringFX has not found a TrafficMaster carton-label document from Home Depot or its suppliers. Everything below comes from Home Depot product pages and from what readers have copied off their own boxes.",
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "Home Depot product page, LifeProof Seasoned Wood (shows Model # I114813L and Internet # 300461633)",
     "url": "https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lifeproof-Seasoned-Wood-6-MIL-x-Multi-Width-x-48-in-L-Click-Lock-Waterproof-Luxury-Vinyl-Plank-Flooring-19-53-sqft-case-I114813L/300461633"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "key": "lifeproof",
   "name": "LifeProof",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/lifeproof/",
   "label_fields": "Pattern, color, batch (run) number on the short end. The run number is a date.",
   "gap_note": null,
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "LifeProof vinyl plank click lock installation instructions (Home Depot)",
     "url": "https://images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/cf/cf2c0653-95d4-40bf-8fcf-43bfb2228ce6.pdf"
    },
    {
     "title": "LifeProof plank and tile install guide (Halstead)",
     "url": "https://halsteadintl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Lifeproof-Plank-and-Tile-Install-Guide-English-French.pdf"
    },
    {
     "title": "Home Depot product page, LifeProof Seasoned Wood (shows Model # I114813L and Internet # 300461633)",
     "url": "https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lifeproof-Seasoned-Wood-6-MIL-x-Multi-Width-x-48-in-L-Click-Lock-Waterproof-Luxury-Vinyl-Plank-Flooring-19-53-sqft-case-I114813L/300461633"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "key": "pergo",
   "name": "Pergo",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/pergo/",
   "label_fields": "Box label plus codes printed on the back of each panel.",
   "gap_note": "The Pergo guide FlooringFX could check is the international edition. It does not say how to match production lots, so compare panels side by side before you mix boxes.",
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "Pergo installation guide, LMP (Unilin, international edition)",
     "url": "https://int.pergo.com/-/media/imported%20assets/flooring/2/2/d/pginstallationlmpenpdf293245.ashx?filename=Installation+Guide+Pergo+-+LMP.pdf"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "key": "armstrong",
   "name": "Armstrong",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/armstrong/",
   "label_fields": "Style, color and an 8-digit run number that is the manufacture date.",
   "gap_note": "The AHF document quoted here is for its 5 mm loose-lay vinyl. FlooringFX has not found a matching rule for Armstrong engineered wood, so treat the run-number format as confirmed for vinyl only.",
   "sources": [
    {
     "title": "AHF 5 mm loose lay installation instructions",
     "url": "https://www.ahfcontract.com/cdn/content/sites/10/5mm-Loose-Lay-Installation.pdf?download=true"
    },
    {
     "title": "Armstrong Flooring residential FAQs (AHF)",
     "url": "https://armstrong.prod-west.ahfproducts.com/residential/en-us/customer-service-support/flooring-faqs.html"
    }
   ]
  }
 ],
 "other_brand_sources": [
  {
   "title": "Mohawk (Aladdin) floating LVT Uniclic installation instructions",
   "url": "https://mohawk.blob.core.windows.net/aladdincommercial/WebsitePDF/Installation/HardSurface/Floating_LVT_UniClic_Installation_Instructions.pdf"
  },
  {
   "title": "Mohawk Uniclic installation instructions",
   "url": "https://mohawk.blob.core.windows.net/mohawkflooring/pdf/install/Uniclic_Installation_Instructions.pdf"
  },
  {
   "title": "Mannington LVT installation guidelines",
   "url": "https://a.mannington.io/legacy/pdfs/Literature/LVT%20Installation.pdf"
  },
  {
   "title": "Shaw Floors: plan and install vinyl",
   "url": "https://shawfloors.com/en-us/plan-and-install/vinyl"
  },
  {
   "title": "Bruce installation instructions (AHF)",
   "url": "https://www.bruce.com/cdn/content/sites/2/210049.pdf?download=true"
  },
  {
   "title": "LL Flooring product page showing SKU 10025819",
   "url": "https://www.llflooring.com/p/builder-fts-pride-3-4-in.-cherry-oak-solid-hardwood-flooring-3.25-in.-wide-10025819.html"
  }
 ],
 "model_strings": [
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Baytown Oak",
   "model_string": "HL704",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "50-99",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Brazilian Cherry",
   "model_string": "HL705",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "50-99",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Hampton Collection",
   "color": "Hampton Honey Oak",
   "model_string": "765894165180",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "50-99",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Original",
   "color": "Medium Red Oak",
   "model_string": "MRO004",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "50-99",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/trafficmaster/mro004-medium-red-oak/"
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Original (engineered)",
   "color": "Serenity Oak",
   "model_string": "579-242",
   "material": "hardwood",
   "request_count_bucket": "50-99",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Original (engineered)",
   "color": "Valley Oak",
   "model_string": "578-350",
   "material": "hardwood",
   "request_count_bucket": "25-49",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Glacier Oak",
   "model_string": "195-982",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "25-49",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/trafficmaster/195-982-glacier-oak/"
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Estate Oak",
   "model_string": "05HDC10065",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "25-49",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Sarasota Oak",
   "model_string": "627671",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "25-49",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/trafficmaster/627671-sarasota-oak/"
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Estate Cherry",
   "model_string": "LF000102",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "25-49",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/trafficmaster/lf000102-estate-cherry/"
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Dimensions",
   "color": "African Chestnut",
   "model_string": "8436004228287",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "25-49",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Avalon Oak",
   "model_string": "610-300",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "25-49",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/trafficmaster/610-300-avalon-oak/"
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Brasilia",
   "model_string": "594532",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "25-49",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Original",
   "color": "Dark Red Oak",
   "model_string": "DRO005",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "25-49",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/trafficmaster/dro005-dark-red-oak/"
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Greystone 743-360",
   "model_string": "743-360",
   "material": "vinyl",
   "request_count_bucket": "25-49",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/trafficmaster/743-360-greystone/"
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Verona",
   "model_string": "619-608",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "10-24",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Verde Stone",
   "model_string": "356-148",
   "material": "vinyl",
   "request_count_bucket": "10-24",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/trafficmaster/356-148-verde-stone/"
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Original",
   "color": "Toast Oak Natural 704",
   "model_string": "U548500704",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "10-24",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Deluxe Redwood",
   "model_string": "62331",
   "material": "vinyl",
   "request_count_bucket": "10-24",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/trafficmaster/62331-deluxe-redwood/"
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Walton Noce 12x12 Tile",
   "model_string": "WAL00NC",
   "material": "tile",
   "request_count_bucket": "10-24",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/trafficmaster/wal00nc-walton-noce/"
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Dimensions",
   "color": "Brazilian Cherry (Dimensions)",
   "model_string": "280-704",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "10-24",
   "page_url": "https://flooringfx.com/decoder/trafficmaster/280-704-dimensions-brazilian-cherry/"
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Original",
   "color": "Smooth Ash",
   "model_string": "130-439",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "10-24",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Parquet (solid)",
   "color": "A. Beech Parquet",
   "model_string": "77336",
   "material": "hardwood",
   "request_count_bucket": "10-24",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Pioneer Western Hemlock",
   "model_string": "HD032",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "10-24",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Kingston Peak Hickory",
   "model_string": "146650",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "10-24",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Warm Maple",
   "model_string": "U5496",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "5-9",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Pergo",
   "line": "Max",
   "color": "Burnished Fruitwood",
   "model_string": "LF000198",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "5-9",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Caribbean Sunrise 16x16 Ceramic",
   "model_string": "UJ5B",
   "material": "tile",
   "request_count_bucket": "5-9",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Allure",
   "color": "Allure Oak (#120-138)",
   "model_string": "120-138",
   "material": "LVP",
   "request_count_bucket": "2-4",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Pergo",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Estate Oak",
   "model_string": "05HDC10065",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "2-4",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "LifeProof",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Seasoned Wood",
   "model_string": "I114813L",
   "material": "LVP",
   "request_count_bucket": "2-4",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Unidentified laminate, Registration No. 163083386a",
   "model_string": "163083386A",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "2-4",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Allure Ultra",
   "color": "Allure Ultra 2-Strip Rustic Maple",
   "model_string": "202490896",
   "material": "LVP",
   "request_count_bucket": "2-4",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Blonde Maple",
   "model_string": "685-372",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "2-4",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Pergo",
   "line": "Presto",
   "color": "Whitewash Pine",
   "model_string": "0119781",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "2-4",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Allure",
   "color": "Allure Ashlar",
   "model_string": "88969117137",
   "material": "LVP",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Allure Ultra",
   "color": "Allure Ultra Sawcut Dakota",
   "model_string": "962-059",
   "material": "LVP",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Allure",
   "color": "Allure White Maple",
   "model_string": "1001369647",
   "material": "LVP",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Pergo",
   "line": "XP",
   "color": "Classic Auburn Oak",
   "model_string": "LF001002",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Armstrong",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Engineered Oak Chestnut",
   "model_string": "4657CH",
   "material": "hardwood",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Pergo",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Franklin Lakes Hickory",
   "model_string": "LF000845",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Ginger Oak (Dimensions)",
   "model_string": "37345",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Pergo",
   "line": "XP",
   "color": "Highland Hickory",
   "model_string": "LF000317",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Pergo",
   "line": "Presto",
   "color": "Kensington Cherry",
   "model_string": "04702",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Marino Oak",
   "model_string": "1000681827",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Pergo",
   "line": "Presto",
   "color": "Nostalgic Oak",
   "model_string": "LF000495",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Armstrong",
   "line": "Pryzm",
   "color": "Salvaged Plank White",
   "model_string": "PC001",
   "material": "LVP",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Pergo",
   "line": "Outlast+",
   "color": "Seabrook Walnut",
   "model_string": "LF000870",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Pergo",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Tennessee Hickory",
   "model_string": "LF000319",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "TrafficMaster",
   "line": "Allure Ultra",
   "color": "Vintage Oak Cinnamon",
   "model_string": "517115",
   "material": "LVP",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Pergo",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Winterton Oak",
   "model_string": "HC01",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  },
  {
   "brand": "Pergo",
   "line": null,
   "color": "Coastal Pine",
   "model_string": "LF000343",
   "material": "laminate",
   "request_count_bucket": "1",
   "page_url": null
  }
 ],
 "note": "model_string values are as readers copied them from cartons and receipts. request_count_bucket groups the number of reader comments naming the color into ranges."
}