Pro-Tect® — Heavy Duty Floor Protection
WR Hardboard — Water Resistant Floor Protection
Heavy-duty temporary floor protection — 36" × 100' roll. Available in 20 mil and 44 mil thickness. Water resistant up to 72 hours. 100% made from recycled materials.
WR Hardboard is replacing Masonite on job sites around the world — and for good reason. It's faster to install, less expensive, and easier to handle than traditional hardboard. It lays flat, covers large areas in half the time, and is water resistant for up to 72 hours. Eco-friendly and 100% made from recycled goods.
Key Benefits
Water resistant — 72 hours
Resists water penetration for up to 72 hours — protects floors from spills, rain tracking, and wet conditions on job sites.
Heavy duty impact protection
Available in 20 mil and 44 mil thickness — handles heavy foot traffic, tools, and equipment rolling over it.
Lays flat — fast installation
Rolls out flat and stays flat — cover large areas in half the time compared to rigid board alternatives like Masonite.
100% recycled materials
Eco-friendly and green — made entirely from recycled goods. The sustainable choice for job site floor protection.
Reusable
Can be rolled up and reused across multiple areas or job sites — reduces material waste and cost per project.
Replacing Masonite worldwide
Faster, cheaper, and easier to handle than Masonite or rigid hardboard — the modern standard for temporary floor protection.
20 Mil vs 44 Mil — Which to Choose
20 Mil WR Hardboard
Light-medium duty · More flexible
Ideal for standard construction foot traffic, painting, and renovation work. Lighter and easier to handle solo. Best for shorter-term jobs or areas with moderate traffic.
44 Mil WR Hardboard
Heavy duty · Maximum protection
Built for demanding job sites with heavy equipment, carts, and extended use. The pro choice for high-traffic corridors, commercial builds, and long-duration projects.
Applications
Hardwood floor protection
Finished & unfinished concrete
High-traffic job site corridors
New construction & renovation
How to Use
| Step |
Process |
| 1 |
Unroll WR Hardboard over the floor surface to be protected. It lays flat naturally — no pinning or taping to the floor required. |
| 2 |
Cut to size at doorways and edges using a utility knife. |
| 3 |
For large areas, butt panels edge-to-edge and tape all seams with Pro-Tect WR Hardboard Seam Tape (3" × 60 yards) to maintain water resistance across joints. |
| 4 |
When the job is complete, roll up and store for reuse on other areas or future projects. |
Technical Data
| Property |
Details |
| Size |
36" × 100' per roll |
| Thickness options |
20 mil · 44 mil |
| Water resistance |
Up to 72 hours |
| Material |
100% recycled materials |
| Eco-friendly |
Yes — made entirely from recycled goods |
| Reusable |
Yes |
| Installation |
Lays flat — no adhesive, no fasteners needed |
| Seaming |
Use Pro-Tect WR Hardboard Seam Tape for large areas |
| Compatible surfaces |
Hardwood, tile, marble, concrete, countertops |
| Alternative to |
Masonite, rigid hardboard |
Downloads
Technical Data Sheet — WR Hardboard
PDF — official Pro-Tect product specifications
When covering large floor areas, use Pro-Tect WR Hardboard Seam Tape to join panels together. This maintains the water-resistant seal across seams and keeps boards from shifting under foot traffic. One roll of seam tape (3" × 60 yards) covers 180 linear feet of seams.
Water resistant, not waterproof. WR Hardboard resists water penetration for up to 72 hours — it is not a permanent waterproof membrane. For prolonged or standing water exposure, use a fully waterproof barrier solution.
