Wooden Laminate Floor's Durability Explained

How is a Wooden Laminate Floor's Durability Rated?

A testament to the durability of a laminate floor is the Abrasion Class it is certified under. The Abrasion Class is more commonly referred to in the laminate flooring marketplace as the AC Rating. The AC Rating system was first created by the Association of European Producers of Laminate Flooring (ELPF) but ultimately became the standard rating system for laminate flooring products worldwide. The AC Rating is a good gauge as to how well a laminate flooring product will perform in your residential or commercial setting, so it's a good idea when you're browsing through laminate floor options to know what the AC Rating for each is.

What are different types of AC Rating? 

Laminate flooring will receive an AC Rating based on their performance under a multitude of key stress points: staining, impact, heat, moisture, scratches and scuffs. How well a particular laminate floor performs under each test will determine its ultimate AC Rating. If a laminate floor should fail any of these durability tests, it automatically becomes uncertifiable and is then labeled as "unrated." If a laminate flooring product you're looking at is listed as being "unrated," it's safe to say that this particular floor isn't going to hold up well in any situation.

The AC rating levels are designated AC1 through AC5. Here’s what they mean:

• AC1: Moderate Residential
  Suitable for moderate residential use, including bedrooms and closets.
• AC2: General Residential
  Suitable for normal residential applications like living and dining rooms.
• AC3: Heavy Residential & Moderate Commercial
  Suitable for all residential applications, plus light commercial use, including hotel rooms and small offices.
• AC4: General Commercial
  Suitable for all residential plus general commercial applications, including offices, boutiques and cafes.
• AC5: Heavy Commercial
  Suitable for all residential applications plus heavy commercial applications, such as public buildings, department stores, etc.

Not all laminate flooring manufacturers go by these ratings, but most of the best ones do use the AC ratings.

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