So how's the Pergo signature line(laminate) at Lowe's?

[vi edit]

Going to be sticking in the current residence a bit longer than planned. The dog hasn't been the best to cream colored carpet. Plus we just really like having that hard wood look.

Lowe's has a red oak Pergo laminate that looks great. It's currently 20% off, plus I've got another 10% off coupon, and a 12 month same as cash promotion going on.

Wife and I would install it ourselves.

I haven't been able to find many online reviews about it. The only one was from a site that sold a different line of pergo and it was more of a sales pitch to buy the stuff he was selling.

I'd really like to be able to do a true hardwood, but with an 80 pound dog, it just can't take the traffic like a quality laminate.

Has anyone installed this stuff, did it suck to put down? How well has it held up?

 

[Doggiedog]

I don't know about that particular Pergo but I had Pergo in my old apartment. I had it installed by my contractor who renovated my entire apartment.

My infant son knocked over my B&W bookshelf speaker from its stand (about 3 feet up) and it took a nice chunk of the Pergo out so I'm not sure how durable it is. Also, after about 2 years, the slats started getting loose even though my contractor had installed it very tight and professionally. There were some slats that would slid an inch or more back and forth.

Besides that, people who came to our apartment were very impressed with the floor.

 

[Phlargo]

I think my mom has this stuff in our kitchen and it's held up pretty well for the last 8 years.. still in great shape. you don't want to get it too wet though (i.e. standing water - like from the dishwasher) - it will warp.

 

[MazerRackham]

I read your title as "preggo." Is there something wrong with me? Why do I have a sudden craving for milk???

 

[vi edit]

I was pretty impressed by this stuff. I took a butterknife and really tried laying into the stuff with it an couldn't make a noticable scuff. You could buff the marks out with your thumb.

Hardwood on the flipside, you could actually dent/scratch with your thumbnail. Not sure if any sort of substance short of maybe concrete would handle a speaker corner hitting it from a three feet fall.

We're not going to be putting it in kitchen. We'll keep the linoleum there for just the purpose of avoiding water.

 

[Thegonagle]

Well, momma always said if you can't say anything nice...

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
I don't know about that particular Pergo but I had Pergo in my old apartment. I had it installed by my contractor who renovated my entire apartment.

My infant son knocked over my B&W bookshelf speaker from its stand (about 3 feet up) and it took a nice chunk of the Pergo out so I'm not sure how durable it is. Also, after about 2 years, the slats started getting loose even though my contractor had installed it very tight and professionally. There were some slats that would slid an inch or more back and forth.

Besides that, people who came to our apartment were very impressed with the floor.

With the sliding, did it happen worse in the winter when the place dried out? Or was it more of year round problem?

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: Thegonagle
Well, momma always said if you can't say anything nice...

Your momma ain't here...

Do you have a complaint with this line, or just laminate in general?

 

[ApacheXMD]

Laminate flooring looks nice but it feels funny to walk on. The foam lining makes it give a little under your feet, so the illusion of hardwood disappears as soon as you step foot on it. I didn't particularly like the ones I've seen and walked on.

-patchy

 

[Thegonagle]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: Thegonagle
Well, momma always said if you can't say anything nice...

Your momma ain't here...

Do you have a complaint with this line, or just laminate in general?

Sorry, vi. Just laminate in general. Don't like how it looks, feels, or sounds. I think that a good hardwood like maple or or oak, properly finished, is beautiful, and will last a damn long time between refinishings (and given periodic refinishing, it will actualy last longer than you will). And humans tend to do far more damage than any dog.

Of course, I did grow up with a master craftsman in the house, so I admit bias.

I'll go away now.

 

[fatkorean]

read this first.. good article on that stuff

 

[Doggiedog]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
I don't know about that particular Pergo but I had Pergo in my old apartment. I had it installed by my contractor who renovated my entire apartment.

My infant son knocked over my B&W bookshelf speaker from its stand (about 3 feet up) and it took a nice chunk of the Pergo out so I'm not sure how durable it is. Also, after about 2 years, the slats started getting loose even though my contractor had installed it very tight and professionally. There were some slats that would slid an inch or more back and forth.

Besides that, people who came to our apartment were very impressed with the floor.

With the sliding, did it happen worse in the winter when the place dried out? Or was it more of year round problem?

It just loosened over time. I think the underlying concrete floor was not completely flat because of steel beams running through it. I think the slight curve in some places weakened the Pergo and caused it to get gaps in it and slide. When it was first installed, it was very tight with no gaps but after a year or two, there were gaps in a few places.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
I don't know about that particular Pergo but I had Pergo in my old apartment. I had it installed by my contractor who renovated my entire apartment.

My infant son knocked over my B&W bookshelf speaker from its stand (about 3 feet up) and it took a nice chunk of the Pergo out so I'm not sure how durable it is. Also, after about 2 years, the slats started getting loose even though my contractor had installed it very tight and professionally. There were some slats that would slid an inch or more back and forth.

Besides that, people who came to our apartment were very impressed with the floor.

With the sliding, did it happen worse in the winter when the place dried out? Or was it more of year round problem?

It just loosened over time. I think the underlying concrete floor was not completely flat because of steel beams running through it. I think the slight curve in some places weakened the Pergo and caused it to get gaps in it and slide. When it was first installed, it was very tight with no gaps but after a year or two, there were gaps in a few places.

Any laminate requires the floor to be very flat. I believe the recommendation is 1/4" over 8 feet.

Vi, we've been looking at laminate too. Have you checked ifloor.com?. Free shipping on orders over $1,200, which isn't hard with 650sf. Plus they offer between 6 mos and 18mos of 0% interest.

We got samples of this one. It's very nice. It's very thick, just under 1/2", plus the sides of each plank are beveled, so it looks and feels more natural. Check out the dynamic image they have.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Originally posted by: ApacheXMD
Laminate flooring looks nice but it feels funny to walk on. The foam lining makes it give a little under your feet, so the illusion of hardwood disappears as soon as you step foot on it. I didn't particularly like the ones I've seen and walked on.

-patchy

I agree 100%

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: KMDupont64

Originally posted by: ApacheXMD
Laminate flooring looks nice but it feels funny to walk on. The foam lining makes it give a little under your feet, so the illusion of hardwood disappears as soon as you step foot on it. I didn't particularly like the ones I've seen and walked on.

-patchy

I agree 100%

The whole point in that is to deaden the noise and to make it easier on the back.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: KMDupont64

Originally posted by: ApacheXMD
Laminate flooring looks nice but it feels funny to walk on. The foam lining makes it give a little under your feet, so the illusion of hardwood disappears as soon as you step foot on it. I didn't particularly like the ones I've seen and walked on.

-patchy

I agree 100%

The whole point in that is to deaden the noise and to make it easier on the back.

Is that really the reason people buy laminate? I think it is because it is a cheaper option than hardwood. Both ApacheXMD and myself simply made the point that it feels cheaper.

 

[LikeLinus]

Originally posted by: KMDupont64

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: KMDupont64

Originally posted by: ApacheXMD
Laminate flooring looks nice but it feels funny to walk on. The foam lining makes it give a little under your feet, so the illusion of hardwood disappears as soon as you step foot on it. I didn't particularly like the ones I've seen and walked on.

-patchy

I agree 100%

The whole point in that is to deaden the noise and to make it easier on the back.

Is that really the reason people buy laminate? I think it is because it is a cheaper option than hardwood. Both ApacheXMD and myself simply made the point that it feels cheaper.

Read the post he's replying to. He's talking about the foam underlay. It's to give it cushion and deaded noise. It's also probably a moisture barrier.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: KMDupont64

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: KMDupont64

Originally posted by: ApacheXMD
Laminate flooring looks nice but it feels funny to walk on. The foam lining makes it give a little under your feet, so the illusion of hardwood disappears as soon as you step foot on it. I didn't particularly like the ones I've seen and walked on.

-patchy

I agree 100%

The whole point in that is to deaden the noise and to make it easier on the back.

Is that really the reason people buy laminate? I think it is because it is a cheaper option than hardwood. Both ApacheXMD and myself simply made the point that it feels cheaper.

It feels cheaper because of the underlayment. The whole point of the foam underlayment is to deaden the sound and cushion the feet. You don't have to put that down and then you will have laminate that sounds and feels like hardwood, much to the unhappiness of those sleeping in the house and those with back problems.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: KMDupont64

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: KMDupont64

Originally posted by: ApacheXMD
Laminate flooring looks nice but it feels funny to walk on. The foam lining makes it give a little under your feet, so the illusion of hardwood disappears as soon as you step foot on it. I didn't particularly like the ones I've seen and walked on.

-patchy

I agree 100%

The whole point in that is to deaden the noise and to make it easier on the back.

Is that really the reason people buy laminate? I think it is because it is a cheaper option than hardwood. Both ApacheXMD and myself simply made the point that it feels cheaper.

It feels cheaper because of the underlayment. The whole point of the foam underlayment is to deaden the sound and cushion the feet. You don't have to put that down and then you will have laminate that sounds and feels like hardwood, much to the unhappiness of those sleeping in the house and those with back problems.

There really isn't any reason to get all upset. I am not insulting your laminate flooring.

OP asked for input, mine is that it is cheap looking and feeling and I would not do it. Sorry it upsets you so much. You are not less of a person because you installed laminate in your house.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: KMDupont64

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: KMDupont64

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: KMDupont64

Originally posted by: ApacheXMD
Laminate flooring looks nice but it feels funny to walk on. The foam lining makes it give a little under your feet, so the illusion of hardwood disappears as soon as you step foot on it. I didn't particularly like the ones I've seen and walked on.

-patchy

I agree 100%

The whole point in that is to deaden the noise and to make it easier on the back.

Is that really the reason people buy laminate? I think it is because it is a cheaper option than hardwood. Both ApacheXMD and myself simply made the point that it feels cheaper.

It feels cheaper because of the underlayment. The whole point of the foam underlayment is to deaden the sound and cushion the feet. You don't have to put that down and then you will have laminate that sounds and feels like hardwood, much to the unhappiness of those sleeping in the house and those with back problems.

There really isn't any reason to get all upset. I am not insulting your laminate flooring.

OP asked for input, mine is that it is cheap looking and feeling and I would not do it. Sorry it upsets you so much. You are not less of a person because you installed laminate in your house.

We bought about 80sq/ft of the stuff we were interested in and laid it out in most major areas in our home. We were pretty satisfied with the results.

Again, I'd like to go hardwood, but the surfaces just do not hold up as well. With a dog and kids in the future it's just something that we have to keep in mind. Their surfaces simply are more resistant to scratches and scuffs.

I looked at ifloor, but he was the one that wasn't too fond of the Lowes brand...but he was happy to sell you the select brand and underlayment he had.

 

[vi edit]

Anyone else? Brand suggestions? I don't want to turn this into a hardwood/laminate argument.

 

[TBone48]

I had Pergo flooring installed in my kitchen 8 years ago. We have 2 kids, and had a large dog for a while. It still looks brand new. We've dropped dishes, glasses, knives, etc and there is only one nick in the floor. I'm very happy with it and we're going to put down laminate in the dining room and hallway this spring.