I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been tempted by the Costco Harmonics laminate wood flooring at CostCo, right? My first dog did quite a bit of damage to my carpet, and the current one has had a couple of accidents (for having her for 1.5 years now, she’s honestly done really well), so in general the cheap crappy carpet in my place is pretty much shot. I’ve always liked wood flooring, and laminate flooring is supposed to be better with pets as far as not getting scratched-up is concerned. While doing research about it, I found a whole ton of information about the stuff you see at CostCo.
I’d say my takeaway from my research is that if you pick it up while it’s on sale, it ends up being only around $1.50 s/f INCLUDING padding, and overall it’s a pretty decent system. Sounds like it’s fairly easy to do yourself as well as long as you have someone there to help you cut pieces, etc, so you don’t have to get up and down all the time.
By May Lin August 8, 2011 - 4:05 pm
Sorry I forgot … another question about padding attached to laminate. Is it easy to cut the laminate with padding ? Thanks everyone ! I am new at this
By barbara August 24, 2011 - 3:45 pm
So, if I am going to need enough vintage cherry to do an entire downstairs, I’d better stock up on it in advance. Right? Anyone have experience with the current style vintage cherry with backing over concrete, and with dogs?
By Jerry R. September 7, 2011 - 1:59 pm
where can we buy Vinyard Cherry molding and stair molding without ordering from Harmonics?
By Erik September 12, 2011 - 8:37 pm
Can I install this over linoleum flooring? If so, do I still need a moisture barrier?
By John Young September 21, 2011 - 5:40 pm
I am looking for 10 boxes Antique Hickory you may contact me @ jlyoung97@yahoo.com we are located in washington
By Stephen September 27, 2011 - 10:59 am
Some of the comments here are funny. Harmonics is made by Mohawk and is similar to Quickstep, quickstep used to make it for Costco but since Mohawk bough Quickstep, Mohawk is the supplier. Mohawk and Quicksteps name used to be on the package. But note if you order any accessories it will come with a Quickstep label on it.
I am a licensed contractor in Tucson AZ, http://www.tucsonazflooring.com, I used to do inspections for manufacturers and I tell you this is the best laminate for the price and it has the UNILIC locking mechanism on it which is the best locking mechanism in the world, thats why lots of companys pay to use the petent, UNILIN has the patent and UNILIN was the parent company or Quickstep.
Also, NO laminate manufacturer warranty’s laminate for floods or topical water intrusion into the seams! You can buy a sealer for the seams in wet areas ie kitchens, bathrooms.
Chips can happen on any laminate especially the corners if tapped to hard!
All floating floors expand in high temps, read the installation requirements.
Pergo Presto INO is junk, the seams peak because of the inferior end joint locking design.
By John Jurzec October 10, 2011 - 3:27 pm
I have 9 boxes of Brazilian Cherry that I purchased and never installed in a 3rd bedroom. We have it in the rest of the rooms and it is working out great. My wife would prefer carpet in this last room if anyone is interested.
By Walter January 24, 2012 - 5:41 pm
I am interested in the remaining Harmonics Brazilian Laminant. Please let me know if they are still available.
thanks
By martha March 10, 2012 - 2:05 pm
do you have the 9 boxes of Brazilian Cherry ?
By John Jurzec October 10, 2011 - 3:30 pm
My e-mail address is jgjurzec@yahoo.com if interested in the 9 boxes of Brazilian Cherry.
By Sean October 25, 2011 - 1:22 am
I need 5 boxes of Cherry Laminate. Costco’s item code is :964445. It was sold on 2007 and discontinued. Please e-mail me if you have any info to help. fortunemortgage@yahoo.com
By Mark October 30, 2011 - 9:03 am
Either my expectations were too high or the product”s performance is too low. In less than 8 months we now have three spots on our flooring (probably put down nearly 900 sq ft of it) that have bubbled due to mysterious formations of water (OK, it’s related to pets). The bubbles form at the edges when water penetrates. And it seems to take very little time for this to occur. Well, overnight- but, really? am I to stay up all night just in case my pet has an accident? I busted my butt to install this stuff, not to mention the dollar costs, and I’ve VERY disappointed. Don’t do like I did and brush off the warnings about water damaging this stuff- IT WILL, AND IT _DOES! We’d read many comments of people saying that they just “wipe” up anything and never have a problem- hm… We’re in the real world and this stuff just doesn’t cut it. Now we’re stuck looking at this cheap crap for years to come (esp now that the economy is continuing to decay). If you live out in the country, like we do, go with the vinyl planking or something that can withstand water. Rainy country + Rural + Pets + Laminates = FAIL! NOTE: product was installed early 2011 (it’s now mid fall 2011)
By Lawrence Cox March 14, 2012 - 8:24 am
Did you install a moisture barrier between the subloor and the laminate? We were already getting ready to set the floor down when we were told that we needed a moisture barrier. PLUS a sealant to cover up ALL the old puppy pee stains that had accumulated over 13 years. Now that we have all the tools and our puppy is housetrained, we’re ready to install!
By Amy November 28, 2011 - 9:12 pm
October 10, 2011
I have 4 boxes of Aspen Oak that was left over from my purchase . Let me know if you are interested. My contact is Mexislanders@yahoo.com
By Dat Pham December 14, 2011 - 2:55 pm
Hello Alan Basinger,
Would you provide your email please?
By Marilyn Anderson February 26, 2012 - 2:14 pm
Hi, I have 20 boxes of Royal Cherry, never installed. Item # 696728. Harmonics Glueless Laminate. My contact info: anderson.marilyn@gmail.com if interested.
By Scott March 23, 2012 - 6:19 pm
i bought this after seeing the product in someone elses house… I liked the near beveled edge look and the color as compared to what was at Sams club… I think the planks could be a little thicker as i have appropriate padding down and I can feel the planks give a little… i am a little over 200 lbs… It was SUPER easy to install.. the planks install MUCH easier than the sams club product that i installed at the other house and can say the joints male and female are MUCH stronger than the sams club product. I believe the sams club product was thicker though so it is a trade off. The Costco product seems better looking though and we have had liquids on both and not had any bubbles yet… We even had our washing machine leak through the way adn went up under the planks and I had to remove all the flooring and let dry and put back down and still no damage. Holds up well to minor scratches and the dog but not severe scratches but still stronger against scratches than our real wood ever was. For the price I totally recommend but the fact Costco didnt carry matching trim pieces was dissapointing. I cheated and bought a similar color trim piece from sams club and it was close enough and cheaper than ordering
By Shannon April 3, 2012 - 7:34 pm
I would like say the 2012 Harmonics Sunset Acacia Laminate Flooring sold at COSTCO is not worth it. Definitely don’t pay more than the annual February sale price of $1.32/ sq ft.!! This laminate flooring gets minor scratches easily. Lightweight wooden furniture and my toddler with wooden trains can scratch it. We installed it last week and are really dissatisfied. If the right light hits the floor, it looks very scratched up one week after installation. COSTCO usually sells better products. I’m having trouble finding places online to let people know what I know now! Please post this review. Feel free to contact me.
By Mike Linehan September 4, 2012 - 3:59 pm
I’m looking for two boxes of Harmonics cabin maple laminate flooring #cm302, Costco item #964444. Harmonics is currently out, and recommended using the internet forums because many of their customers have found other customers that bought too many or have extra. Let me know. thanks–Mike mlinehan@costco.com
By James Ladika September 7, 2012 - 1:41 pm
Hi,
I am desperately seeking 3 boxes of Brazilian Cherry Laminate that was sold at Costco under the name Harmonics. This is the three panel design and comes in cartons that cover 17.18 sq ft. Thanks for any help.
By James Ladika September 7, 2012 - 1:41 pm
Hi,
I am desperately seeking 3 boxes of Brazilian Cherry Laminate that was sold at Costco under the name Harmonics. This is the three panel design and comes in cartons that cover 17.18 sq ft. Thanks for any help.
By Phil Johnson September 11, 2012 - 10:33 am
I am looking for about 5 boxes of brazilian cherry #964445… ty in advance… located in southern california