Have you been shopping for new laminate floor and wondered what’s the difference between Pergo Max and Pergo XP? After visiting both big box home improvement stores I have some information to share.
Pergo Max
Overall our impression of Pergo Max was favorable. There was a color/finish we really liked. The installation cost though ultimately led us to another decision.
Retailer: Lowes
Attached underlayment
Lifetime limited residential wear warranty
Finishes/Colors: 24
Installation instructions (PDF)
Pergo XP
Overall our impression of Pergo XP was so-so. Although there are more choices in the Pergo XP line than the Pergo Max we didn’t see one that made a positive impression with us.
Retailer: Home Depot
Attached underlayment
Lifetime limited residential wear warranty
Finishes/Colors: 33
PergoExpressions Laminate in Jatoba
Pergo Accolade Laminate Flooring in Rustic Oak
Installation instructions (PDF)
And here’s a bonus: Pergo runs an Outlet Store
Want to see what floor we thought was better than Pergo XP and Pergo Max? Read Of Floors and Dust Bunnies
I searched the same question at Pergo and it seems that Pergomax is sold esclusively at Loews and PergoXP (extreme perform.) is sold exclusively at Home Depot. Both seem to be under the PermaMax trademark. Eachoof these stores carries different selections.
When was Pergo Max introduced. The condo we live in accecpted a technical data sheet from 2004 which I believe would not represent the true specs of a Pergo Max Vera Mahogany floor that our upstairs neighbors placed over 8′ concrete and the noise is unreal.
According to a quick search of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office website it states that the trademark “Pergo Max” was first used in commerce 5/31/2011.
thickness: pergo xp = 10mm; pergo max = 8mm
in general, thicker = preferred, more value, stronger
Bob- Can you confirm the technical details for us? Is there a spec sheet somewhere?
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Product Specification:
MANUFACTURER: Pergo XP
THICKNESS: 10mm + Premium Underlayment Attached
GRADE: AC3
WARRANTY: Lifetime Residential / 10yr Light Commercial
Product Specification:
MANUFACTURER: Pergo Max
THICKNESS: 8mm + Premium Underlayment Attached
GRADE: AC4
WARRANTY: Lifetime Residential / 5yr Light Commercial
Hey Rob! Can you please post or send me some emails of your new floor in your home. My husband and I have been searching for flooring for months and have narrowed it down to Pergo XP. I looked at the flooring you had chosen and found it on the internet for half the price of the Pergo XP. I would really appreciate your input! Thanks!
Hey Felica! Thanks for dropping by and for your comment. You can read about the floor we finally selected (back in 2010) over at this blog post. Price part of the our driver in our process. Funny enough, just today we were going over the choices for our next home. And for some final pictures of the install check here.