LAMINATE FLOORING / BY WEAR RATING

Laminate Flooring AC Ratings: AC1-AC6 Explained

Explore laminate flooring AC ratings from AC1 to AC6 and find the right wear resistance for your market.

Chindo Flooring specializes in AC3, AC4 and AC5 laminate flooring for residential, commercial, wholesale and OEM applications.

Laminate Flooring AC Ratings

UNDERSTANDING AC RATINGS

What Do Laminate Flooring AC Ratings Mean?

Laminate flooring AC ratings indicate the surface abrasion resistance of laminate flooring, ranging from AC1 to AC6 under EN 13329.

Higher AC ratings provide greater resistance to surface wear, helping buyers select flooring for different traffic levels.

AC RatingTypical Application
AC1Light residential use
AC2General residential use
AC3Heavy residential use
AC4Moderate commercial use
AC5General to heavy commercial applications
AC6Very heavy commercial use

Our Main Product Range: AC3 / AC4 / AC5

Chindo Flooring primarily supplies AC3, AC4 and AC5 laminate flooring. Other ratings are less commonly requested and are subject to availability and order confirmation.

AC ratings measure abrasion resistance. The complete flooring use classification depends on additional performance requirements.

OUR MAIN WEAR RATINGS

Explore AC3, AC4 & AC5 Laminate Flooring

AC3 Laminate Flooring

Residential Flooring
Designed for everyday residential use, including houses, apartments, bedrooms and living areas. A practical choice for residential flooring collections and value-focused wholesale markets. Typical Use: Residential interiors

AC4 Laminate Flooring

Residential & Commercial Flooring
Offers higher abrasion resistance for demanding residential spaces and moderate-traffic commercial applications. A versatile choice for distributors, flooring brands and mixed-use flooring collections. Typical Use: Homes, offices and showrooms

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AC5 Laminate Flooring

Commercial Flooring
Provides greater surface abrasion resistance for commercial interiors and flooring projects with heavier foot traffic. Suitable for buyers developing higher-performance commercial flooring ranges. Typical Use: Offices, retail stores and commercial projects

BUYER SELECTION GUIDE

How to Choose the Right Laminate Flooring AC Rating

01          Application & Traffic

              Consider expected foot traffic and whether the flooring is                            intended for residential or commercial use.

02          Market Requirements

              Balance wear resistance, target pricing and destination-market                    requirements when selecting an AC rating.

03         Product Specifications

             Confirm the required AC rating together with the flooring                           construction, relevant test results and project specifications.

OEM / ODM / WHOLESALE

Custom AC3,AC4&AC5LaminateFlooring Supply

Chindo Flooring supports importers, distributors, flooringorands and project buyers with flexible laminate flooring
specifications.

Custom Wear Ratings
AC3, AC4 and AC5 options based onconfirmed product configurations and orderrequirements.

OEM & Private Label
Customized flooring specifications, decorselections and branded packaging for yourmarket

Wholesale & Project Supply
Coordinated production and productspecifications for bulk purchasing andrepeat orders.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Laminate Flooring AC Rating FAQ

An AC rating measures the abrasion resistance of the laminate flooring surface. Ratings range
from AC1 to AC6, with higher ratings indicating greater resistance to surface wear.

AC3 is generally associated with heavy residential use, AC4 with moderate commercial use, andAC5 with heavier commercial applications. The full product configuration must also meet the
requirements of its intended use

Not necessarily. AC5 offers higher abrasion resistance, but AC4 may be sufficient for manyresidential and commercial applications. The best option depends on traffic levels, project
requirements and budget.

Yes. Chindo Flooring primarily supplies AC3, AC4 and AC5 laminate flooring. Wear ratings andother specifications can be customized according to confirmed order requirements.

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Find the Right AC Rating forYour Flooring Market

Looking for AC3, AC4 or AC5 laminate flooring?
Tell us your destination market, intended application, required specifications and estimated
order quantity.
Our team can help you select a suitable product configuration for wholesale, OEM and project
supply.