AC RATINGS explained
When embarking on the flooring selection journey, the term "AC rating" often pops up, leaving many to wonder about its importance. AC rating is not just a number; it's a guide to choosing flooring that aligns with the needs of your space, ensuring durability and beauty.
Let's delve into what AC ratings are, followed by a guide to each rating level to help you make the perfect choice for your space.
AC Ratings for Every Room in Your Home:
Before diving into the specifics, it's essential to understand what an AC rating is. AC, standing for Abrasion Criteria, is a standard measure used to indicate the durability of laminate flooring. It assesses the floor's resistance to abrasion, impact, stains, and fading. Ranкing from AC1, suitable for light residential use, to the newly innovated AC6 for spaces requiring ultimate durability, AC ratings help you align your flooring choice with the needs of your lifestyle and space.
Ideal for Low-Traffic Personal
Spaces
These ratings are perfect for areas with minimal foot traffic
Ideal for:
Bedrooms, cabinets and guest rooms.
For Busy Homes and Light
Commercial Use
Offering a higher level of durability, AC4-rated floors are suitable for homes that experience a lot of foot traffic or light commercial settings.
Explore Our Collections:
Atlantic 8:
This collection Atlantic 8 offers a balance of strength and elegance. With its AC4 rating, it is perfect for high-traffic areas in the home, providing both durability and aesthetic appeal in various modern designs.
Super Natural:
Known for its authentic wood looks and textures, the Super Natural collection brings the warmth and natural beauty of wood into your
home while ensuring the durability needed for busy spaces.
Vintage Narrow:
Combining classic charm with robust construction, the Vintage Narrow collection offers narrow planks that create a sophisticated, timeless
look ideal for any high-traffic area.
Ideal for:
Home offices, kitchens, dining rooms and anywhere durability needs meet daily life.
Beyond the Standard
Durability
Surpassing traditional durability scales, AC6 represents a new era of laminate flooring designed to endure the most demanding environments while maintaining the aesthetic integrity of your space. Suitable for the most demanding commercial areas and any space where flooring longevity under extreme conditions is a necessity.
Explore Our Collections:
My Style My Dream Collections with its groundbreaking AC6 rating, is KronoOriginal®'s offering for spaces requiring the utmost in flooring durability. This collection is specifically engineered to meet the needs of those who demand unparalleled strength and longevity from their flooring, without compromising on the aesthetic qualities that KronoOriginal® floors are known for.
Ideal for:
AC6 is suitable with high-traffic areas in homes looking for ultimate resilience and spaces that experience very heavy foot traffic, such as major commercial establishments and large office buildings.
The Residential Choice Low Traffic Areas
AC3 grade laminate is designed for durability without compromising the cozy aesthetic of home flooring. It is designed to withstand the wear and tear of normal residential use.
Ideal for:
Living rooms, hallways, children's rooms and bedrooms.
Crafted for the Most Active Homes
AC5 grade laminate was once only designed for places like busy shops or offices. Now it's making its way into homes, offering maximum strength where it's needed most. Imagine a floor that can withstand the chaos of kids playing, pets running around, or the occasional high-heeled dance party. That's what AC5 brings to your home - exceptional durability that can keep up with your family's lifestyle while keeping your space cozy and stylish.
Explore Our Collections:
Atlantic 10:
This collection Atlantic 10 combines durability with versatile design, offering a variety of sleek and contemporary finishes that fit seamlessly into any modern home.
Atlantic 12:
With its thicker planks, Atlantic 12 offers enhanced durability and a luxurious feel underfoot. Perfect for high-traffic areas, this collection brings a sophisticated look to your living space.
Herringbone:
Bringing classic elegance with a modern twist, the Herringbone collection offers a timeless pattern that adds depth and style to any room while maintaining the high durability of AC5-rated laminate.
Altitude:
Designed for those who seek both beauty and strength, Altitude provides robust flooring options with stunning, high-end finishes. Its resilience makes it ideal for busy households.
Organic Clever Silent:
Combines the strength of AC5 with advanced noise-reduction technology, Organic Clever Silent making it perfect for active households seeking a quieter environment.
Organic Classic:
Features timeless designs that bring elegance and resilience to any living space, Organic Classic ensuring your floors stay beautiful and durable for years.
Organic Long:
Offers extended planks Organic Long for a more spacious feel, while still providing the robust durability of an AC5 rating, ideal for larger areas and open floor plans.
Ideal for:
All areas of home, especially where families gather and spend the most time.
AC ratings are your key to unlocking the secret of long-lasting, beautiful flooring. By understanding and considering these ratings in your flooring choice, you ensure your floors are equipped to handle the demands of your lifestyle or business, remaining beautiful and functional for years to come. Ready to match your flooring with the daily demands of your space.