pergo in the Toilet room

[BLUEYZWAITN]

Had anyone put pergo in their bathrooms? If so How does it hold up to the Moisture?

Thanks

Jay

[Dave Jr.]

I put an AC 4 rated laminate in my bathroom and it was great, until a pipe broke. The laminate itself was great and resisted moisture because of the sealed edges. The problem was a pipe broke under the sink and the water soaked the laminate from the bottom. I had to tear it all out and put down tile. I have over 1000' of AC3/4 rated Pergo brand laminate in my kitchen and it's been the best decision I have ever made. The laminate has texture to it and my 3 kids haven 't even put a scratch on it in 2 years.

[crabby and son]

I am a contractor and have put Laminate flooring ( Dupont ) in several bathrooms and kitchens. Hold up well but don't know how it would survive a flood.

[firefighter1962]

for the money i would never use anything but 3/4 inch prefinished oak , way better then the laminate junk,IMHO

[TEAM BILL ME]

Tile would be your best bet.

[shante]

Tile would be your best bet.


I agree.

[smellslikefish]

I use laminate frequently in my rental houses.......It's cheap and easy to install....If I get 3-5 yrs. out of a kitchen or dining room floor, great. I would not use it in my personal house though.....I think it looks cheap and I deffinitly would not use it in a bathroom.....Moisture getting underneith can form mold. My sister had it in one of her bathrooms and it only lasted about 3 years.........de-laminated around the tub.

[old town angler]

Done about 5 baths with pergo type flooring. I let the people know it WILL stain and discolor if water stays on it but if you clean up any water from showers etc. it will last a while. Not good for kids baths if they never clean up. And yes you will have to replace if flooded. Good thing is that it floats and isn't nailed down and can be put over old laminate or tile without having to take up the old laminate or tile.

[Fishing83181]

I have it in my house and personally, I would go with tile in the bathroom to avoid water problems. Water will definately damage laminate flooring. Good luck

[BLUEYZWAITN]

screw it I layed it down and it looks good as I live in a Cabin type Atmosphere, but I agree with the Flood thing....

I used 1/4 round and put a bead of Clear caulk around it... It looks nice for what I wanted... If I could Afford tile I would have gone that route ..

Anyway its down and looks ok.... Now If I could sell the house all would be for the better

[dimide00]

they make tile now that looks like hardwoodfloors, similar in price to real hardwood