Approved by North American Laminate Floor Association
Airflow Design To Evaporate Moisture From Concrete
Moisture-Proof Seal At Joints
Water-Proof On All Sides
Manufacturer Requires Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Test Prior To Installation On Concrete (ASTM F 1869-04)
Not Required
Required
Not Required
Manufacturer Specifies a Maximum Concrete Moisture Emission Rate
No Limit
3lbs/1000sq.ft/24hr***
No Limit
Compressive Strength (Plastic Core)
ASTM D 6364-06 (2011)
6,000lb/sq.ft**
Not Published
6,642lb/sq.ft***
STC (Sound) Rating / IIC Rating
66**/69**
Not Published
Not Published
Warranty
50 years
Limited Lifetime
25 years
Price*
$0.72 per square foot.
$0.65/sq.ft.
$1.60 per square foot.
*Information obtained on Nov 21, 2015, as per retail pricing at a major coast-to-coast, big-box retailer. Information may vary from area to area. Prices in Canadian Dollars.
**Numbers based on laboratory testing.
***Numbers retrieved from the manufacturer’s web site.