Laminate
The core is HDF board, not solid timber, which is why it is priced where it is and why it stays out of kitchens and bathrooms.
An HDF core with a photographic wear layer, sold by wear rating (AC3 to AC5) rather than species.
Questions About This Category
It is the wear rating, AC3 through AC5, and it tells you how much foot traffic the surface is built for. AC3 suits a bedroom or living room, while AC4 and AC5 are rated for heavier household or light commercial traffic.
No, and this is the one to get right before buying. Laminate's HDF core swells at the seams if water sits on it, so we don't recommend it for kitchens, bathrooms or basements. If the room needs to handle water, SPC vinyl is the closer equivalent with an actually waterproof core.
In many cases yes, over a stable, flat subfloor with the right underlayment, but this depends on the existing surface and the specific product. We check the subfloor during the in-home visit and confirm what prep, if any, it needs.
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