Many customers have asked how the wear rating system for Laminate Flooring is determined.  Here is the simplest definition:

The common term used to denote the durability level of laminate flooring is its “AC” rating. AC ratings are an abbreviated representation of a laminate’s resistance to abrasion, impact, stains and cigarette burns. The ratings also indicate that the product has been tested for the effects of furniture legs, casters, and swelling along its edges. If a laminate flooring product has a rating, then it has passed all of the test criteria. Failing just one test will disqualify a product.

The following is a breakdown of the AC ratings, their associated symbols and some suitable uses:

	AC 1 Light Residential House, One Person (Residential, Moderate Traffic: Suitable for bedrooms or guest rooms)
	AC 2 General Residential Residential, General Traffic: Suitable for living rooms or dining rooms
	AC 3   Heavy Residential Residential, Heavy Traffic: Suitable for all areas
	AC 3  Light Commercial Commercial, Moderate Traffic: Hotel rooms, small offices
	AC 4  General Commercial Commercial, General Traffic: Office, boutiques, cafés
	AC 5  Heavy Commercial Commercial, Heavy Traffic: Public buildings, department stores.

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Owner