AC5 laminate in the kitchen?

builder007 · 08-02-2018 8:54pm #1

Is it a good idea?

CJhaughey · 09-02-2018 1:33pm

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?

builder007 · 09-02-2018 3:08pm

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

Lumen · 09-02-2018 4:51pm

High-end vinyl flooring can also be lovely.

MightyMunster · 09-02-2018 5:18pm

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.

builder007 · 09-02-2018 5:21pm

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

MizMix · 11-02-2018 7:49pm

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

chewed · 21-03-2018 8:44am

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

MizMix · 21-03-2018 9:47am

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

chewed · 21-03-2018 9:58am

Thanks MizMix

builder007 · 23-03-2018 5:04pm

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!

dollar bill · 02-04-2018 6:41pm

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

AC5 laminate in the kitchen?

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