Primco Estates Laminate in Edmonton

Laminate is a layered product: a core, a printed decorative layer that reproduces the wood, and a clear wear layer over the top. It gives you a convincing wood look at a lower cost than hardwood, and it's tough against scratches and stains.

What it isn't is a waterproof floor. Primco's own guidance is that laminate suits most rooms but is not recommended for areas with high moisture, like bathrooms, because prolonged exposure can damage it. Each collection below lists how long it tolerates a surface spill, which is the number to compare. If your room is wet, we'll steer you to luxury vinyl instead.

Parador.

Parador is the design-forward collection. Primco highlights six different plank faces per SKU, so the pattern repeats less, plus a painted bevel and a texture embossed in register with the grain, which makes it feel like the wood it looks like. The core is a cellulose, resin and ceresin wax blend. Primco lists it as CARB 2 compliant and TSCA Title VI compliant, two standards for formaldehyde emissions. Spills should be cleaned up within 72 hours.

Seville.

Seville is aimed squarely at busy homes. Primco describes it as resistant to stains, dents and mildew, and calls it pet-friendly and water-resistant. Planks have waxed edges and a painted V-groove, over a high-density fiberboard core. Its topical water resistance is stated at up to 24 hours, so wipe spills promptly.

Sequoia.

Sequoia is the hardest-wearing of the three, with an AC6 wear rating. Like Seville, it resists stains, dents and mildew and is described as pet-friendly and water-resistant. It has a four-sided painted micro bevel, a high-density fiberboard core, CARB 2 compliance, and installs with an angle-and-tap (Unilin) locking system.

• Living rooms and family rooms, where it takes everyday traffic.

• Bedrooms and hallways, for a clean wood look throughout.

• Homes with pets, especially Seville and Sequoia.

• Main floors above grade, where moisture is not a concern.

We check every subfloor before install. Laminate floats, but it still needs a flat, sound base to feel solid and keep the joints tight. Primco notes it can go over most existing subfloors, including concrete, wood or tile.

Primco makes matching mouldings, from T-mouldings to stair nosings, so transitions and stairs can match your floor. We'll include the right pieces in your quote.

Laminate looks different at full scale and under your own lighting. Come compare Parador, Seville and Sequoia side by side at our showroom, 10512 178 St NW, Edmonton. We're open Monday to Friday 9 to 5 and Saturday 10 to 3, or call 780-244-5605.