100% Waterproof laminate flooring -anyone used?

zebidee1 · 6 March 2008 at 10:15AM

Came across this last night.......http://www.lfdirect.co.uk/products/elesgo_water_resistant_flooring.html

Anyone used it before?

I've got a sample being sent out but it would be good to know if it does what it says it does.

I read all the bumph on the manufacturer's site and it sounds just the job for the kitchen but who knows?

I have about a week left to make a firm flooring decision so I hope all the samples I've asked for, from various flooring firms all arrive in good time. :rolleyes:

Shambler · 6 March 2008 at 11:12AM

Interesting, we have normal laminate flooring in our kitchen and have never had a problem with water damage.

Aquafloor looks like a good choice for the bathroom.

nalyo · 6 March 2008 at 1:26PM

i would advise you to save your money. its all about the joints, if I was you I would just use the aqua ones from B&Q. These worked a treat in my old kitchen. remember you still cant leave water on the floor and they are not 100% waterPROOF splash resistant etc maybe?

markleedsuk · 6 March 2008 at 6:26PM

no idea about the product however, the product is only as good as the installation (no matter how good the product is, if installed incorrectly you will have problems)

zebidee1 · 6 March 2008 at 8:14PM

I appreciate the bit about installation but it's clic laminate so not a lot to go wrong I feel.

The core is pvc compared to normal laminate (which is usually mdf or similar )which is why they can make the waterproof claim.

Brooktop · 7 March 2008 at 11:36AM

I'm with Shambler - I just had normal laminate from B&Q and washed it with a bucket/mop (with a bit of soap flakes) and never had any problems with water damage. We didn't even dry the floor after use, just left it to evaporate. As long as you wring the mop out and don't flood it with water, I don't see why you need to spend extra.

zebidee1 · 7 March 2008 at 12:11PM

Thanks for everyone's comments.

Is there anyone out there who has experience of THIS particular laminate, please?

I've researched ordinary laminate to death, lol and I would really like to know more about the pvc version now.

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I've just re-read that......I hope it doesn't come across as being cheeky as I'm greatful for all your opinions....it's just that I'm after specific info about the pvc stuff rather than laminate in general iyswim.)

:beer:

zebidee1 · 8 March 2008 at 1:37PM

Samples arrived this morning. Not like other laminates and not quite what I expected but looks ok I think.

The core of the board is like a series of pvc channels with hollow centres. I can see how they make the 'waterproof' claim.

Edit: Had one of the samples soaking in a basin of hand hot water for the last 2 hours and it has come out exactly the same way as it went in. Looks like it does what it says on the tin.

ajtrader100 · 13 March 2008 at 2:44PM

Ive seen this product many times before, its very expensive, the rubber seal on the join is supposed the increase moisture resistancy, but its still a join. A join is a weakened area in any floor. I think you will be wasting your money, if you read the T&C of the warranty it wont cover bathrooms.

Buy a better end HDF (not MDF) based laminate floor with a strong click system and you will get a better product for your money.

TomsMom · 20 January 2009 at 6:11PM

Re-opening an old thread as I'm wondering Zebedee - did you buy this in the end? Was it the AquaStep - which one? How have you found it? I'm looking for my kitchen but there wont be a washing machine in there, just a dishwasher and sink.

fred_234 · 16 February 2009 at 10:30AM

Toms Mom, i bought mine at www.flooring.uk.com they have it at a special offer price, UK only though.

100% Waterproof laminate flooring -anyone used?

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