Steve,I was wondering your opinion of the Pergo American Cottage product. Thanks in advance.
Eric.
Hi Eric,
Thanks for your question. Pergo American Cottage is a Lowes exclusive, so you have to take my comments with a grain of salt. I haven't sold a stick of it, although I have seen it, touched it and done limited "testing" on it. (no lab tests.)
As I recall there are about 20 colors in this series with most being classic north american based species with a strip kind of look. I believe it is rated AC3 which is ok - but depending on how active your household is, you may want more?
The texture of it is not something that I am a fan of, but if you like it that is ok with me. :)
The added underlayment IMHO is not the best and doesn't really do much in terms of sound deading.
Overall I think it is an OK product, but i think Pergo SELECT is FAR superior in terms of total value. Signature American Cottage is going for like 3.36 per foot in NJ, ID, WA and most other Lowes areas and that is their "sale price."
Select has an AC5 - Lustergard and 10mm thickness. I think you take Select at about the same price add some cork underlayment and you have built a VERY tough floor certainly worth a buck a foot more. If you prefer to take the middle ground you can find many AC3 products in the 1.50-2.50 range and then add some nice underlayment to it.
That's about all I know.
p.s. - Here is some feedback from a customer that I noticed a few months ago: DIY
Hi. Just a few comments on the Pergo Am. Cottage. I have 52 boxes in my house awaiting installation...it will begin this weekend...so I can't really speak personally about the product YET. However, I have a friend who owns a dozen or more rental homes who has used this product and really likes the look and durability. For what it's worth.
As for fumes indicated by the other feedback you indicated, I have 52 boxes and have no odor issues.
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I put Pergo Signature American Cottage in the entire downstairs of my house about 2 years ago. I got it specifically for the scratch protection due to an 80lb dog and 2 cats and the realistic texture. I am totally statisfied and currently planning to do the upstairs with the same. Never noticed any fumes or discernable bad odors. Brand new it smelled like wood as I recall.