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The pros and cons of Pergo flooring

It’s not hard to get sidetracked when discussing the pros and cons of Pergo flooring. For many years, Pergo flooring was synonymous with laminate flooring; The reason is that it was Pergo that first came up with the idea of ​​laminate flooring. Pergo remains the largest producer of this type of flooring, although the company is now owned by Mohawk, another excellent producer of laminate flooring. In any case, any debate about what is good or bad about Pergo flooring often degenerates into a discussion about the pros and cons of laminate flooring in general.

Good things about Pergo

Pergo has been in the laminate flooring business longer than anyone else. There are many highly competitive brands out there today, but Pergo is still the best-selling brand by a significant margin, which tells you something about the quality of their product line. Another positive sign that Pergo is a brand you can trust is its guarantees, up to 30 years, and more than reasonable for most types of flooring. However, warranties have exceptions. If you routinely spill liquids on your Pergo floor and don’t clean it up afterwards, the floor will eventually start to deteriorate and your warranty will no longer be valid.

Pergo laminate flooring is almost ridiculously easy to install. The individual planks simply fit together. Most laminate flooring, including Pergo flooring, requires an underlying material between the laminate and the subfloor. The Pergo Allocade product line is an exception, as a base material has already been added. Hardwood floors are difficult for non-professionals to install. If you can fit two boards together, you can install Pergo flooring yourself.

Finally, you can buy Pergo flooring for half what you would spend on hardwood flooring, and from a distance, Pergo is indistinguishable from genuine hardwood. In addition, you can install Pergo in rooms where real wood flooring would not be advisable, such as kitchens, bathrooms and rooms below ground level.

Not so good features

There is little to say about Pergo flooring that is really bad, although there are some really bad examples of laminate flooring on the market. If you want to find out what some of those bad examples are, shop for laminate flooring that is being sold at clearance prices. Quality flooring products are rarely sold at “never-repeat” prices.

Don’t expect Pergo floors to last nearly as long as floors made from oak, maple, or other hardwoods. Thirty years is the maximum, and brands like Pergo, Mohawk, or Armstrong should give you at least 20 years of good service.

One of the main disadvantages of Pergo floors is that they cannot be restored. “Wood” is a thin veneer; very thin plate. Scrape and the inner core could be revealed. The inner core is unattractive, and a damaged plank or panel may need to be replaced.

No matter how much laminate flooring looks like the real thing, it rarely increases a home’s resale value. A prospective buyer looking for a home with hardwood floors will generally overlook any home on the market that has laminate flooring, even if that flooring is top-of-the-line Pergo.

what types to buy

Color and texture are definitely your choice, and your choice alone. Current best sellers are oak, Hawaiian koa, and various styles of hickory. Wider planks have become more popular in recent years. Pergo comes in widths ranging from 5 inches to 12 inches, and in thicknesses ranging from 8mm to 12mm.

Should You Buy Pergo Flooring?

If you prefer laminate flooring, the answer is definitely yes, if you can find a style that suits your taste, which shouldn’t be difficult. A good tip would be to “go thick” and opt for 12mm planks instead of 8mm or 10mm planks. Thicker planks should still be affordable, plus they’ll have a more solid feel, absorb heat better, and be a bit quieter to walk on.

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