Multi-layer composite flooring featuring a realistic high-definition wood photographic layer under a hardened aluminium oxide wear layer, built upon a dense moisture-resistant fiberboard (HDF) core.
| Core Construction | High-Density Fiberboard (HDF density > 850 kg/m³) with moisture repellent resins |
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| Board Thicknesses | 8.0mm, 10.0mm, and 12.0mm commercial heavy-plank boards |
| Wear Rating (EN 13329) | AC4 (Heavy Domestic / General Commercial) & AC5 (Heavy Commercial) |
| Surface Texture | Embossed-in-Register (EIR) matching grain texture with 4-sided V-Groove bevel |
| Edge Moisture Protection | Paraffin wax-impregnated joint edges providing 72-hour topical spill resistance |
| Underlayment System | Damp-Proof Membrane (DPM) + 2mm–3mm high-density acoustic closed-cell foam |
The AC (Abrasion Class) rating measures wear resistance from AC1 to AC5. Chalista exclusively supplies AC4 (Heavy Residential / General Commercial) and AC5 (Heavy Commercial) laminate boards, ensuring superior scratch resistance in busy Ugandan homes and offices.
Standard laminate is water-resistant, not 100% waterproof. Premium modern laminate boards feature paraffin wax-sealed edges and moisture-resistant HDF cores that provide up to 72 hours of topical spill protection. For constantly wet zones like bathrooms, we recommend 100% waterproof SPC rigid-core flooring.
Laminate provides authentic hardwood timber aesthetics at roughly one-third the cost of solid timber. It is harder and more scratch-resistant than hardwood, making it less prone to scuffing from shoes or pets. Compared to flexible vinyl, laminate feels firmer and more substantial underfoot.
Yes. Our Underfoot Guarantee covers professional fitting for materials sourced from other importers or international suppliers. Our master installers ensure proper expansion gaps, level subfloors, and flawless click-lock assembly.
Plot 122, Mengo Hill Road, Noor Emporium Building N.E 25B, Kampala, Uganda.
Phone: +256 707 238 217 | +256 781 238 217. Email: info@chalistafloorsolutions.com.