{"id":105,"date":"2016-04-11T18:54:48","date_gmt":"2016-04-11T18:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/murphylarkin.com\/blog\/?p=105"},"modified":"2020-05-18T10:55:12","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T10:55:12","slug":"laminate-flooring-durability-ac-rating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/murphylarkin.com\/blog\/laminate-flooring-durability-ac-rating\/","title":{"rendered":"Laminate Flooring Durability – What’s an AC Rating?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A testament to the durability of laminate flooring is the ‘Abrasion Class’ to which it is certified under, more commonly referred to as the ‘AC Rating’. This AC rating is a good gauge as to how well a laminate floor will perform in both a residential and commercial setting. It is always advised that you check the AC Rating of a laminate before purchasing to ensure it suits your purpose.<\/p>\n

Laminate flooring will receive an AC Rating based on a series of stress tests. The performance of the flooring under these tests will determine its rating.<\/p>\n

The key stress points are staining, impact, heat, moisture, scratches and scuffs.<\/p>\n

The following will give you a good indication of what you can expect from each AC Rating:<\/p>\n

AC1:Suitable for residential use only, with moderate traffic<\/p>\n

AC2:Suitable for residential use only, with general traffic<\/p>\n

AC3: Suitable for heavy residential usage, or low commercial usage<\/p>\n

AC4: Suitable for commercial usage with general traffic. Think cafes, hair salons or busy offices<\/p>\n

AC5: Suitable for commercial usage with heavy traffic. Think hotels, department stores, or busy showrooms<\/p>\n

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