Is Giuliani laminate waterproof?

It is water resistant for up to 300 hours, which is far longer than most laminate. It is still laminate, so standing water and wet rooms like bathrooms are not recommended.

AC5 is the top abrasion class for laminate, rated for heavy commercial traffic. At home it handles pets, chairs and daily wear well.

Do I need underlay with Giuliani?

No. Each plank has a 1.5mm IXPE pad attached, so you lay it directly on a level subfloor. That saves the cost and time of a separate underlay.

The planks use a click-lock edge and float over the subfloor without glue or nails. Planks are 9.5 inches wide, so a room goes down quickly.

Where can it be used?

Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and other dry areas. Avoid bathrooms, laundry rooms and anywhere standing water sits.

How does it compare with thinner laminate?

The 12mm core and AC5 surface are thicker and tougher than common 8mm AC3 laminate, and the built-in pad adds sound dampening. It is heavier and costs more per square foot.