Different sizes, textures, and grooves. When you are looking for a new floor, the specifications will blow your mind. For each laminate and vinyl floor, the so-called ‘usage class’ is mentioned. But what does the usage class of a laminate or vinyl floor mean? We’ll explain it to you here!
The usage class of floors means the following
Not every laminate or vinyl floor receives a usage class, so having one is an advantage. This indicates that the floor has undergone extensive testing and meets the highest quality requirements within the EU.
The usage class of laminate or vinyl says something about how the floor can be used. It indicates what you can expect from the quality. Does the floor have a high class? Floors with a high durability rating have a higher quality compared to those with a low class and are suitable for rooms that have intensive use.
There are three categories into which the use classes are divided: residential use, commercial use, and industrial use. The higher the durability rating in the corresponding category, the better the quality of the laminate or vinyl floor. Check out the different categories below.
Usage class Residential use
The use class ‘Residential use’ consists of four levels: light, normal, normal/intensive, and intensive use. Check the table below to find out in which rooms the floors are suitable.
Usage class Commercial use
There are also four grades in this ‘Commercial use’ class: light, normal, normal/intensive, and intensive use. Wondering how strong your floor is? Find out here!
Usage class Industrial use
The highest durability rating is industrial use, and these floors are even suitable for use in a department store or airport. Unlike the other two classes, there are three levels in this category.
The usage class of Floer floors
Do you want to learn about Floer floors? All of our laminate and vinyl floors have a usage class, which means they undergo extensive testing and meet strict quality requirements. Below, we explain the usage class for each collection, which will inform you of the strength and quality you can expect from our floors.
The usage class of laminate floors
Floer’s laminate flooring has at least a class of 23/32. This means the floors are suitable for intensive residential and normal commercial use. It applies to the following collections:
Moreover, the Authentic Laminate and Herringbone Laminate floors even have usage class 33!
The usage class of dryback vinyl floors
The dryback vinyl floors have usage class 23 / 33 / 42 which makes the floors suitable for intensive residential, intensive commercial and even normal industrial use! This is valid for:
The usage class of Rigid Click vinyl floors
The floors within the Rigid Click vinyl range have a class of 23 / 33 which stands for intensive residential to intensive commercial usage. This durability rating can be found on:
AC value of laminate flooring
Did you know that laminate flooring also has an AC value? This indicates that the wearing resistance of the laminate flooring’s top layer has been rated. The higher the value, the stronger the laminate flooring is. Floer’s laminate floors fall under the AC4, AC5 and AC6 ranges. This means that at Floer you’re assured of high-quality laminate flooring!
Have you found a favourite floor and are wondering how it will look in your home? Order a sample and receive a letterbox package at home! Or make an appointment at your nearest dealer to see the Floer on a larger surface. Need more interior design inspiration? Take a look at the inspiration page and digitally visit other Floer customers. This will give you an even better idea of what a floor looks like in a home. Or watch our informative FloerTube videos for even more information about floors!
