Thickness

Laminates offer the beauty of a hardwood or tile look at a fraction of the cost. They also provide the homeowner the option to remove and reinstalled their flooring in a different location of the home at a later time without damaging the original flooring underneath or having to bear the cost of new subfloor replacement. There are a variety of qualities and looks available being affordable to meet many types of budgets.

Thickness 12mm

This heavy flooring offers a wide range of designs that are nearly ½” in thickness. These products are available in many colors and formats giving a solid underfoot feeling when being walked on. This quality also offers many surface textures that have the look of actual wood grain or knots and have the feel to the touch of such looks, generally referred to as Registered Embossing.

Representation Laminate Floor 12mm
Representation Laminate Floor 8mm
Thickness 8mm

The quality of an 8MM offers looks and designs to fit many requests. There are also styles that are Registered Embossed having the look and feel of the wood’s grain or purposely placed imperfections that offer a realistic visual. Slightly more budget minded than the 12MM, the quality and warranties are not compromised.

AC rating

Each laminate has an Abrasion Class (AC) rating to offer a suggestion as to where the flooring may be installed enabling it to effectively wear well. The majority of AC ratings are listed as an AC3, allowing for residential and at times, light commercial. The AC4 rating is for commercial usage offering a very durable wear layer.

  • AC1 Moderate Residential Logo AC1 Moderate Residential

    These laminate floors will only stand up to light residential use, and are best for locations like closets or bedrooms.

  • AC2 General Residential Logo AC2 General Residential

    Able to handle moderate foot traffic and can be used in most residential spaces such as dining rooms or living rooms.

  • AC3 Heavy Residential Logo AC3 Heavy Residential

    Moderate Commercial: Fine for every room in the house including high-traffic rooms and commercial spaces with light traffic. (i.e Small offices or hotel rooms)

  • AC3 General Commercial Logo AC3 General Commercial

    Suitable for all residential uses, as well as more heavy trafficked commercial spaces like offices, cafes, and boutiques.

  • AC4 General Commercial Logo AC4 General Commercial

    Suitable for all residential uses, as well as more heavy trafficked commercial spaces like offices, cafes, and boutiques.

  • AC5 Heavy Commercial Logo AC5 Heavy Commercial

    Recommended only for commercial use in high-traffic spaces like department stores and public buildings.