I am looking to do my living room and hallway. Considering AC3 or AC4, not sure what to go with
2006-10-25 10:07:59 · 11 answers · asked by Kirstie T 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Hello, the AC rating on a laminate floor refers to the useage of the floor. For example an AC3 rated laminate floor is likely to be 8mm or 10mm thick and means the floor can be installed in residential and light commecial settings. An AC4 rating is likely to be on a 12mm laminate floor, which is currently the thickest floor you can buy. AC4 means the floor can be installed in residential and medium commercial settings. Because you are installing this flooring in a residential setting you can use either an AC3 or AC4. The 12 mm floor will sound much quieter and more like real wood. I would suggest that you not use anything thinner than an 8mm floor as they sound like a hollow drum when walking on them.
2006-10-26 10:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy any, It is nothing but garbage, I have it, and I've had it for 6 months, Its now dull looking, and they don't sell any decent product for laminate that will work, I've tried them all, If you want a decent floor go with BellaWood
2006-10-25 17:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Sandman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a flooring contractor i only use quickstep it is buy far the best quality money can buy!!! www.quick-step.com
check out there website it will give you all the info that you need!
do not buy it from a high street shop as it is overpriced!
and buy the perspective or perspective4
2006-10-26 13:52:43 · answer #3 · answered by funtime1888 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ikea does the best quality for me, besides being reasonable in price it is still really shiny after 6 1/2years! (We don't use shoes on it though!) and it helps when the family wear socks as it buffs it up a treat.
2006-10-25 17:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ac3 and rely on the manufacturer's warranty
2006-10-25 17:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had laminate its great stuff and as long as u dont buy cheap stuff it lasts years and years..........make sure u get one that holds the wear and tear and no glue one!
2006-10-29 16:09:24 · answer #6 · answered by lost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
medium oak it looks good and it doesnt show any dirt like the light ones
2006-10-25 17:15:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id go for flat stuff. and keep it close to the ground
2006-10-25 17:10:40 · answer #8 · answered by Max 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what ever gauge caters for 'heavy traffic' and in a mid shade-cherry ,oak etc- not maple
2006-10-25 17:25:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you get the one for floors
2006-10-25 17:10:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋