Armstrong is a Top 5 manufacturer of laminate flooring. A quick check of the Armstrong Laminate flooring page shows 90+ products in more than a dozen flooring lines.
This Armstrong laminate flooring review is the most comprehensive available We include an overview of the lines and costs. Their sizes, wear layer thickness and other important specs are right here.
Armstrong laminate pros and cons will help you compare this brand to other leading brands like Mohawk, Pergo, Shaw, TrafficMaster and more.
Armstrong Laminate Flooring Reviews
Additional details about each line follow this summary table.
Group | Look | Finish | Cost/sq. ft. | Cost/sq. ft. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Traditional Wood | Traditional/Rustic | High gloss | $1.45 - $4.80 | 7mm-12.3mm |
Handscraped Wood | Rustic | Low gloss | $3.00 - $4.15 | 12mm |
Stones & Ceramics | Traditional/Formal | Low/Med. gloss | $2.90 - $4.10 | 8mm & 8.3mm |
Audacity | Traditional/Rustic | Medium gloss | $2.85 - $3.20 | 12mm |
Here are the Armstrong laminate lines with important information about each. Keep in mind that manufacturers change their product lineup frequently, so the products you find when shopping for Armstrong laminate flooring might be slightly different.
Armstrong Traditional Wood Laminate Flooring
This is the largest group of Armstrong laminate. It's a wide range of flooring.
There's a floor type for every budget. It includes affordable 7mm laminate with increasing thicknesses to premium 12.3mm laminate. Most of it is 12mm.
Your options include the spectrum of color – Mostly brown, but there's plenty of lights and very darks too. Low, Medium and High gloss flooring to give you the look you want. There's oak, maple, hickory, cherry, exotic wood species and more.
If you're looking for specific lines in that have a Traditional Wood look, consider Armstrong Rustic Premiums, Premier Classics and Architectural Remnants. All have genuine wood flooring appearance that will enhance your home.
Best used: Traditional wood is right for any homeowner that wants the look of hardwood at the cost of laminate. Styles cover all the bases – Traditional, rustic, country, Old World to be sure, but modern and contemporary styles are available too. This is a versatile group of Armstrong laminates.
Armstrong Hand Scraped Laminate Flooring
Handscraped (also hand-scraped and hand scraped) wood has become popular for its robust texture, rich grain and Old World good looks.
You've got two options in Armstrong hand-scraped laminate: Residential and Commercial.
The Commercial flooring is backed by 30-year residential, 10-year light commercial and 5-year commercial warranties. Most is low gloss to hide dirt and superficial scratches.
The Residential handscraped laminate is from the Armstrong Rustics Premium and Coastal Living lines backed by warranties of either 50 or 30 years.
All Armstrong hand-scraped laminate flooring is 12mm thick for solid footing and long wear.
Best used: This flooring is very traditional and looks great in homes with architecture and décor that is traditional, country, Old World and rustic. It's a popular choice in vacation homes in the woods, cabins and man-caves.
Armstrong Stones & Naturals Laminate Flooring
Not all laminate flooring manufacturers offer stone and tile looks. You won't find them in Pergo or Shaw, for example.
There are 20+ options in Stones & Naturals. The tiles are large, either 11" or 16" wide. All are 48" long. The flooring is 8mm thick and has either a low-gloss or medium-gloss finish.
Some mimic stone slab – Carmona in 3 styles and Slate in 5 colors. In other words, there are no grout lines, just a field of gorgeous stone.
Most mimic traditional stone tile including grout lines. Popular lines are Castilian Block in 5 styles and Porto Alegre in 3 styles.
The color spectrum is impressive, featuring a good mix of lights, mediums and darks in warm, cool and
The Armstrong Stones & Naturals flooring is backed by a 30-year residential warranty, but no commercial warranty.
Best used: This Armstrong flooring is ideal for use where you want stone or tile without the high cost of the "real thing." It is warmer under foot than stone or tile and softer too. The appearance of the tiles lends itself to architecture from traditional to modern and rustic settings too.
Armstrong Audacity Laminate Flooring
This is Armstrong's water-resistant laminate brand. It has its own website.
Like AquaGuard, Shaw Repel, Mohawk RevWood Plus, Pergo WetProtect and others, it is guaranteed to resist water damage longer than ordinary laminate.
A very tight locking system and core that won't absorb water are keys to the water-fighting success.
Audacity by Armstrong is available in an impressive number of styles and colors. It is 12mm laminate that includes a 2mm sound-reducing pad that makes the flooring quieter to walk on.
The Armstrong water-resistant laminate is backed by outstanding warranty protection – a Lifetime