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AC5 laminate in the kitchen?

  • 08-02-2018 8:54pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭


    Is it a good idea?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,679 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    AC5 is very durable, its very hard to mark or damage.
    I would definately prefer it to tiles which I always feel are cold and dangerous especially when wet which is often in a kitchen.
    The other advantage to my mind is that if you drop a cup or glass you can get away with it sometimes. Tiles will never allow anything to escape undamaged.
    What type are you going for?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭builder007


    Yeah a number of people said that but I just wanted to be on the safe side before making that decision.

    Laminate it is then


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,231 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    High-end vinyl flooring can also be lovely.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭MightyMunster


    builder007 wrote: »
    Yeah a number of people said that but I just wanted to be on the safe side before making that decision.

    Laminate it is then

    I put it in a new kitchen /living extension 2years ago and am very happy with it. Have two dogs and a toddler and no issues so far.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭builder007


    Brilliant thanks. I'll go with AC5 laminate for sure!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 313 ✭✭MizMix


    We've decided on good laminate too.....I'm not a fan of tiles in kitchens. well our design is a cold palette (grey, white) so I felt a wooden floor would add warmt. Right now with two young kids, a dog- we just couldn't justify the 80 per sm and upwards for a nice semi solid. Laminate will be easy to replace down the line though and saves us a good bit now - we'll have more to spend on a nice wooden table, chairs etc.

    Most of the balterio laminates are AC4 and have to say I'm struggling to find another brand with as realistic a looking board. They have an Ac5 I like but their AC4's are lovely and should be perfect for a domestic dwelling


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,434 ✭✭✭chewed


    Can anyone recommend good laminate providers? I was in Woodies, but wasn't impressed with the choice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 313 ✭✭MizMix


    Aestetic wise I preferred balterio over other brands (I just thought the grain and design looked really realistic and a nice matt finish). floordesign.ie has a large selection in display. We ended up buying from mourne flooring up north as we got a better deal and we're close to the border


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,434 ✭✭✭chewed


    Thanks MizMix


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭builder007


    Don't go for anything less than AC5 ... It's asking for trouble.

    We went with an AC6 floor (can't remember the brand) absolutely indestructible!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 dollar bill


    Have AC3 stuff down in my own kitchen ( A very busy kitchen) and it's mighty..I wouldn't get too bogged down in the whole AC rating


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