So i m actually looking at this now after being set on the aquaguard floors.
Aquaguard flooring vs nucore.
There is a significant difference.
Exclusive to floor decor aquaguard laminate flooring is a water resistant laminate that looks and feels like genuine hardwood flooring.
The nucore floors are not as cold feeling as the old laminate flooring that was down.
It looks and feels like wood but nucore flooring can be installed where real wood cannot.
After 4 trips to floor and decor and after reading your post and the comments above i think i have decided on the nucore floor.
In range of 1 3 or less of us sales makes me suspicious as does the price.
While nucore is one of the leading new vinyl plank flooring brands on the market it is certainly not the only option for affordable flooring that looks authentic.
Plank thickness is either 5 5mm or 6 5mm and the wear layer is rather generous.
The competition lifeproof coretec pergo and smartcore.
Nucore waterproof flooring is available in a range of sizes with wood look planks in 47 95 lengths and widths 3 to 8 and stone looks in 12 x 24 tiles.
At the time of this nucore vs.
The fact that aquaguard is only offered by 1 small company prob.
Let s take a look at how nucore compares to some of the other leading vinyl flooring brands.
I like the different size plank floors.
They are the clear winner from a style standpoint as you can find a shade or species to suit your needs.
20 mil or greater.
Re original question aquaguard is not waterproof it s water resilient.
Plus nucore flooring has an attached hypoallergenic natural cork underlayment which makes the floor both quieter and warmer.
It is suitable for both above and below grade surfaces.
Aquaguard laminate installation cost is 1 75 2 50 if you hire a professional floorer for the work.
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I have 2 large dogs about to get a 3rd and this seems like the best option for them as well.
Exclusive to floor decor nucore is 100 waterproof flooring.
I would expect some problems with it in a basement.
The durability of aquaguard laminate makes it a great option for every room in the house including kitchens mudrooms and even full bathrooms.
All aquaguard laminate is double coated on the perimeter of each plank to create a flooring that is waterproof up to 30 hours.
But in all honesty i haven t installed either aquaguard nor nucore.
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I m a little nervous to look at this since it s about half as thick as aquaguard but the waterproof factor and a special needs cat who.