Aqua Laminate

12.3mm AC5 laminate, 2200 x 196mm, low-swell HDF core, 5G click. Spill-resistant, floats on underlay.

12.3mm thick
196mm wide
Matt, UV

Range specifications

Shared by every colour in this range, from the supplier’s brochure, installation guide and warranty.

Dimensions

Thickness	12.3mm
Width	196mm
Length	2200mm
Pack size	2.16 m²
Boards per pack	5

Construction

Construction	Laminate: aluminium-oxide wear layer, printed décor, low-swell HDF core, balancing back layer
Core	Low-swell HDF (Aqua Wud core)

Surface

Finish	Matt, UV
Surface	EIR (embossed in register) wood grain
Edge	Micro-bevel, 4 sides

Installation

Profile / locking	Välinge 5G click
Installation methods	floating over approved underlay with moisture barrier

Performance

AC rating	AC5
Slip rating	P2 (AS 4586-2013)
Emissions	VOC < 0.05 ppm

Warranty

Residential	25 years, wear and structural
Structural	Included in the 25-year residential warranty

Subject to the manufacturer’s installation and care conditions.

Aqua is a 12.3mm laminate made with a low-swell HDF core under a printed décor and a hard-wearing AC5 surface. Boards are long and slim at 2200mm by 196mm, with micro-bevelled edges on all four sides and an embossed, matt surface that follows the printed grain. The range covers oak looks from pale bleached to grey and red-brown, plus Australian species prints such as Blackbutt and Spotted Gum. It floats over an approved underlay with a moisture barrier and joins with a Välinge 5G click system, no glue needed. The surface is water-resistant to everyday spills, but it is still laminate: wipe spills up promptly, never steam-mop, and don’t use it in bathrooms or laundries. The manufacturer states a 25-year residential warranty, subject to its installation and care conditions.

Will it suit your home?

Bathrooms & laundriesNot suitable
Not for bathrooms or laundries: laminate can swell if water gets into the joins, and moisture damage isn't covered by the warranty.
Underfloor heatingNot confirmed yet
Talk to us before choosing this over underfloor heating; we'll get the current rules for your heating system in writing first.
Sanding & refinishingNot applicable
Laminate has a printed design layer under its wear surface, so it can't be sanded or refinished.
Pets & high trafficA good choice
AC5, a top abrasion rating, with good stain and impact resistance; wipe up pet accidents and standing water quickly.
Apartments (acoustic)Rating not confirmed
No acoustic test results are published for this floor, so check with us and your strata by-laws before choosing it for an apartment.