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Best Laminate Flooring

August 16th, 2009

When choosing a laminate floor, keep in mind the “AC” rating that all floors have. They rating is a basic # assigned to the floor for how durable it is. For example, an “AC1″ rating means it has the lowest durability level and would be best used in low-traffic residential areas (perhaps a bedroom). AC5 ratings are for commercial environments with heavy traffic. An AC3 rating is best for heavy traffic areas in residential homes and what most consumers go with. A thing you should consider when buying Laminate flooring for bathrooms or kitchens is it’s core. A thicker core is more stable, less vulnerable and sounds more like the real hardwood floor when walked on. Quality laminate cores are treated with water repellent chemicals. Also consider buying laminates with Paraffin wax impregnated joints, as this wax acts as a water repellent and prevents water from penetrating down to the core.

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