Boardwalk Collective Outerbanks Laminate Flooring vs Aquaproof Fox Hollow Laminate Flooring

Both are 10 mm waterproof Uniclic laminates, so the real split is wear rating and plank size. The Aquaproof Fox Hollow carries an AC4 wear layer and a 2 mm attached pad, which makes it the sturdier pick for busy rooms and cuts underlay work. The Boardwalk Outerbanks is AC3 with no attached pad, so it suits lighter-traffic bedrooms and living areas. Owners of AC4 floors generally report fewer surface scuffs over years of use than AC3.

• Choose the Boardwalk Outerbanks if you want a low-variation beige plank for a bedroom or quiet living room and plan to add your own underlay.
• Choose the Aquaproof Fox Hollow if you need a tougher AC4 surface, longer planks and a built-in pad for a hallway, kitchen or family room.