High Quality Laminate

The high quality top layer makes laminate flooring especially resistant to the elements.

High quality laminate.

The floor can be comfortably installed in high traffic area which is always a concern with natural wood. This rating system is used widely in the flooring world and was developed by the european producers of laminate flooring. The first way to look for high quality laminate is to check the flooring s ac rating. The flooring is also uv resistant which means you can install it on a porch or other outdoor space without worrying about wearing quickly.

The higher the ac rating the more durable the laminate. If the floor looks machine made it is of lower quality. Read more about laminate flooring cost. High pressure laminates are second generation descendants of the original plastic laminates and they often include special properties such as very high resistance to wear fire and chemicals.

Cheaper brands will have a quickly repetitive pattern but a high quality laminate flooring will generally have the picture spread out far enough that it s not recognizable to the average person. Good mid range laminate floors tend to be priced around 2 50 per square foot and high end luxury laminate can be as high as 5 to 6 per sq ft. Some grades of hpl can be shaped into ornate edging treatments. Higher quality laminate floors have patterns with enough variety that they look natural.