What is The AC Rating

 
Abrasion Class (AC) ratings

In addition, laminate is given an AC rating (see below) to measure resistance to moisture, burns, abrasions, impact and stains. The AC determines whether the product is suitable for a particular residential or commercial application.

ABRASION CLASS (AC) RATINGS

AC1 - Moderate Residential Suits light traffic areas such as bedrooms and closets
AC2 - General Residential Suits medium traffic areas such as living rooms and dining rooms
AC3 - Heavy Residential/ Moderate Commercial Suits all rooms in a home and light traffic commercial spaces
AC4 - General Commercial Suits all rooms in a home and medium traffic commercial spaces
AC5 - Heavy Commercial Suits high traffic commercial spaces such as department stores


This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 14 May, 2011.