Jim McFeeley Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Thinking about installing this in my house. I did water tests scratch and dent test. Held up well. Any good / bad reviews of this product? Also open for other suggestions. Its $2.58 sq ft. with 10 % off if you buy there underlayment so pretty much getting the underlayment free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 Check out Smart Core it’s a much better product. Wet protect is a laminate floor with a waterproof top that is only waterproof for 24 hours. If it gets wet it’s destroyed. Smart core if it gets wet rip it up do your floor preparation and let it dry and re-install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lippen Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 Oh crap Jim. I saw Pergola in the title of yer thread and thought I had a brother in arms.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McFeeley Posted April 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 5:12 PM, JWM said: Check out Smart Core it’s a much better product. Wet protect is a laminate floor with a waterproof top that is only waterproof for 24 hours. If it gets wet it’s destroyed. Smart core if it gets wet rip it up do your floor preparation and let it dry and re-install. I did check it out. I looks nice but scratches easier during my tests. I submerged the pergo for 2 weeks and let dry and did it again and nothing happend to it. I believe the newer stuff is different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) Please read the reviews! Edited April 1, 2020 by JWM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 My company installs 1000’S of Sq feet a day. Our installer and customers definitely favor Smartcore. Make sure you read the fine lines on both products. Wet Protect you will need to install 3/8 backer rod in the expansion joints silicone above and below the backer rod. Also smartcore you don’t need transitions in doorways under 4 foot all Pergo products you will need these transitions. Make sure you read Installation guidelines. If you don’t follow them you will void any warranty if you don’t install any of these products per there guidelines and have an issue it’s on you the manufacturer will turn there back on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McFeeley Posted April 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Ok thanks for the information I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 My Pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkah Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 I have been installing CoreTec flooring by US Floors which seems like a very similar product....I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray gables Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Chunkah said: I have been installing CoreTec flooring by US Floors which seems like a very similar product....I like it. Nice flooring, just very pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McFeeley Posted April 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Yeah I looked at that. Most of it is over $6 sq ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortys7777 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Following this thread. Going to be deciding on flooring for my kitchen soon. Need something strong enough for scratches and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 4/2/2020 at 1:18 PM, shortys7777 said: Following this thread. Going to be deciding on flooring for my kitchen soon. Need something strong enough for scratches and water. Porcelain tile. If installed properly you can’t destroy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkah Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 4/1/2020 at 5:18 PM, gray gables said: Nice flooring, just very pricey. I get the "wood" look type stuff for $3.99 per square foot, $4.99 for the stuff that looks like tile. I found it eats blades on both the jig and miter saw....do they have special blades for this stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray gables Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 12 mins ago, Chunkah said: I get the "wood" look type stuff for $3.99 per square foot, $4.99 for the stuff that looks like tile. I found it eats blades on both the jig and miter saw....do they have special blades for this stuff? I’ve never installed it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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