I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been tempted by the 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.
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From my experience you want to go with a little higher grade. My first attempt was so scratched (before I was finished) that I actually ended up covering it again with carpet. Good insulation though!
I had a really good experience in another house with laminate flooring from Pergo Presto. Held up perfect with three large dogs. And it was a cinch to install. And the price was right. I bought it from Home Depot three years ago.
Pergo is the way to go. Rachel put it in the classroom downstairs over a year ago. The constant abuse of six lil bastards has not produced a scratch yet.
Yeah, I’ve read good stuff about the Pergo– if I planned on being here for awhile I’d probably go with it.
Really the only reason I’m looking at this stuff is because I know I’m going to have to replace my carpet, but I don’t plan on living here much longer (1-2 years tops). It does come with a 25 year warranty (and supposedly if you’re a CostCo member, it has a lifetime warranty, though I’d check with them beforehand if/when I get that serious about it). It would be cheaper than re-carpeting provided I did it myself, and I enjoy doing stuff like that anyway. Though I do know someone who installs carpet, so I’ll probably check with him to see what his prices are like…
Really I should just buy one box of it sometime and/or get a sample of it to see what it takes to scratch it up. From everything I’ve read about it, it looked like you should avoid the cherry flooring which was manufactured in Belgium because it scratched easily, etc, but the oak color was good stuff for the price.
I’m seriously thinking about Costco laminates (oak) and some concerns that the underlayment polyfoam. Is the polyfoam in the installment kit reduce the noise and insulate in very hot/cold months? Anybody have any experience with the noise reduction underlayment products? (Living in central TX)
I have the Harmonics and it is awsome. I have a rottwieler and a black lab and they run on it all the time and there is no sign of wear at all. I have couchs that the wife has slide across the floor and it is perfect. I nmy experiance from purchaseing the Hormonics floring it is a good product.
The Costco Harmonics is excellent. I have installed approx. 1200 sq. foot of the cherry in my house. Easy to clean and no flaws. I have 2 very large long haired German Shepherds who had destroyed the hardwoods from running. Tore up the hardwoods and the carpet in many of the rooms. Replaced with the Harmonics and everyone raves about the appearance. Don’t waste your money with Dupont or Pergo. I have used the Dupont cherry trim peices from Home Depot and they match perfect!
help, I need 3 boxes of royal cherry harmonics laminate flooring it has been discontinued, any sources would be appreciated, I am on the waiting list at Costco and have 2 strips on either side of the room. I love it but they don’t tell you when it will be discontinued unfortunately
Eileen - I have one unopened box of the royal cherry if that helps. Let me know - katjwhit at aol dot com
Costco in Leesburg, Va has 14 on hand. Get there quick if you are near.
I need a couple of boxes of this cherry as well did any one find any?
I too am looking for the royal cherry. Need three boxes. Willing to pay shipping if anyone has some. Thanks for your help!
HELP!! I am looking for boxes of the Harmonics Laminate floors in Premium Oak. I have put down the floors in half of my house and can not finish because they discontinued the product! If ANYONE can help please let me know! I will buy boxes, opened or not ant this point.
I also need 2 boxes of the Harmonics Royal Cherry. If anybody has any available, please let me know!
I am short 3 packages of Premium Oak, which has been discontinued…please contact me at dldf426@aol.com if you can help out. List Harmonics Oak in the subject heading so I don’t accidentally delete you as spam…thanks:)
I am short 6 boxes of the Maple. Costco has a new version but made in USA and dosen’t match the rest of my floor I bought last year. I can’t find it anywwhere. dconde@yahoo.com
I need 13 boxes of the royal cherry. Can anyone help me? Thanks.
Costco Tucson Arizona Store #407 Has cherry, maple and cottage oak. Several pallets each as of July 29th, 2006
Phone # 5208866375
6255 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85712
I am looking for molidings for the cottage oak harmonics flooring. I need t-molding, reducer, and bullnose. Any ideas where to pick it up or order?
Thanks.
I have 3 boxes of Harmonics Royal Cherry that I don’t need. If interested, call 505 344-7868
I need at least 8 boxes of the Prmeium Oak; I only had luck bidding on one opened box on e-bay. Desperate in need to cover up the other half of my room and really upset that Costco discontinued the Premium Oak. So, Home Depot brands, Dupont and Real Toch Elite Colonial Oak….does anyone know if those would match up? I’ve basically wasted half the room.
See, I’m so dysfunctinal over this that I forgot to leave an -email address/phone erains@lkco.com
Phone: (760) 937-5551
Does anymore have just 1(one) box of Premium Oak. Harmonics doesn’t make that color anymore and I just need really 2 planks to finish a job.
Sorry, I forgot too. My email is jonnyschwen@gmail.com
Thanks,
Jon
5 boxes of royal cherry sits at costco pompano florida as of 8/19/06. premium oak a little hard to come by i just purchased the last two boxes in Davie florida. As of now, Palm Beach Gardens, Lantana, Davie , and Boca are out of the old wood. Good Luck!
Me too…..
I installed 500 SF of Select Maple in Kitchen and Dining. It’s very nice, but discontinued!
My fridge leaked on a small area and ruined it. I wante to replace with the same, but don’t have enough. I need 3-4 boxes.
Costco now carries the Cabin Maple and it’s not a good match (I tried).
Can anyone help me? Contact tim.mendoza@comcast.net
Does anyone know where to get/order trim for harmonics flooring?
Thanks, Dave
tlrlmt@yahoo.com
I bought the transitions (Fastrim) and quarter round moldings at home depot and it matched my maple flooring. Does anyone have any suggestions for trimming the door curves. Do they make qtr rounds that curves?
Costco in Tucson still has a few pallets of cherry, maple and oak. Their phone number 520-886-6375
We installed the Royal Cherry over the weekend, and overall it was a very easy product to work with. The only problems we encountered were with the edges and surface occassionally chipping when we needed to use a pullbar to tap the panels in, and not the plastic tapping block.
We have 7 full boxes available if anyone is still looking for some.
We love the Harmonics Laminate Wood Flooring. We will, however, sell all that we have and buy the newest oak flooring from Costco OR purchase more of the premium oak if anyone has any left they’d like to sell. We need approximately 400 sf to finish our main floor area.
We have 2 unopened boxes and approx. 300 sf that has been laid that we would gladly pull up and sell if there is an interested party after that. Either way, we will continue to go with the Harmonics brand. It’s good stuff. Email - sammybgood@gmail.com
I forgot to leave my contact info- if anyone is interested in 7 unopened boxes of Royal Cherry, the email address is unrulymck at yahoo.com
Looking to find where I might purchase t-molding to match Harmonics Cottage Oak…..?
Anybody know?????
Harmonics Cottage Oak t-molding needed badly—any suggestions where to buy in AZ?
I would love to have your boxes of Royal Cherry Harmonics flooring. Please advise how you want to handle the transaction!
Thanks,
Valerie
Desperately looking for T-molding,thresholds and trianglo nosing in Brazillian Cherry for Harmonics laminate flooring. Also need shoe molding. Please contact me with any info at tutupa@aol.com
Help!! I need at least two boxes of oak flooring harmonics from costco it is no longer the same color and harmonics can not find any wood to replace the damaged two boxes we have to finish the room please email me at HEATHERCJG@yahoo.com Thanks
Opened boxes are pointless really. Depending on your location and your relative humidity. The boards from an opened box will swell, causing it to be hard or impossible to install. I wouldn’t waste my time or money on and opened box of materials.
As for quarters rounds or some other type of molding for around door casings. If installed correctly there is no need for them. All door casings should be undercut far enough to allow for about 3/16 of an inch of board to slip under.
The installation kit foam is not for insulating against cold or heat. It is used as a moisture membrance to keep moisture from coming up from underneath. When i say moisture though i am refering to small amounts. If your house has a pond underneath it, it will do nothing to stop that amount of water. It is also used to help quiet the flooring when it is walked on.
This looks like a good place to ask. . .
I’m looking for three boxes of the royal cherry harmonics flooring (have two rooms completed with it and want to finish one more small room). Anyone out there have some more to sell?
Thanks!
Dan in Portland, OR
503-927-2210 cell; 503-492-6405 home
I am looking for 3 boxes of royal cherry to finish a floor.
I, too am in need of 3 boxes of Royal Cherry Harmonics flooring. If anybody can help out, I will be quite greatful. I will pay for flooring and shipping.
Please let me know.
Brian
406-494-1972
Need 3 boxes of royal cherry to finish my parents living room.
Ref. Harmonics Laminate flooring from Costco. If you are short and need more just go to the services desk and ask to special order some in. Premium Oak is still available special order. Im a Installer in Mesa AZ and just checked on it again today. Talk to a supervisor or member services.
I’m in need of Harmonics Premium Oak - 10 boxes if you have them. On I-15 south from Salt Lake City to St George, Utah or Las Vegas, NV (and 50 miles from that area), I’ll be willing to drive to get them. Please let me know. Thank you (usausak@hotmail.com) PS Please include “Harmonics P. Oak” in the subject line not to get deleted as spam mail.
Please please please help me out. I need only 3 or 4 panels of Harmonics Premium Oak from Costco. Does anyone have extra from a project they are doing or if you can’t finish a project b/c you need boxes of this stuff please let me know. It is impossible to find boxes of this Premium Oak, but all I need is 3 sheet or panels. Please contact me at jonnyschwen@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Jon
I need about 4 to 5 boxes of Costco Harmonics Maple SELECT (not the newer Maple Cabin).
Does anyone have some to save my project?
Pls call me at 650.533.0064 or timchang650@gmail.com
Seems like a lot of folks got caught by Costco closing out certain colors. I, too, have been had. I bougt the royal cherry about 2 yrs ago and as a typical do-it-yourselfer, I just got to installing the floor and ran 3 boxes short. I just removed a portion of the floor and finished my kitchen with a Quick-Step product (www.quick-step.com). Find a local dealer and you will most likely find a match. You will need to install a “T” transition piece b/c the T&G’s don’t match. Also, you can buy your trim and claner there as well and not deal with Harmonics and shipping. Also, be warned, some of Harmonics parts do not match the dwgs and customer service told me to find what I needed at any local dist…I have some left over Royal Cherry that was installed for about a month. It is in fine condition. You can use this, just let it acclimate to you house b/f installing. Respond if interested. Thanks
Having visited 7 costco’s over the Thanksgiving weekend, I have come to the conclusion that it can be a risky situation to use Costco, despite the great quality and pricing. It’s too late for me, since I’m almost finished with my project.
Most Costco’s do not have the Maple Cabin or Maple Select. What seems to be available a lot is the Brazilian Cherry and Oak (to a lesser extent) - perhaps due to taste or just over-ordering. The Costco sure have a lot of the new Bamboo hardwood flooring. So if you like these 3 colors, you are ok.
However if you’re doing Maple, Royal Cherry - be warned to calculate your needs and if the available boxes are not enough at your local 2 or 3 Costcos, don’t even start with the dependency on Costco Harmonics. There is no special ordering, interstore shipping or any support!
I have wasted my Thanksgiving learning this on my Maple Select — hope others have save their future weekends and projects by not repeating my mistake!
Be forewarned when using Costco laminate flooring! Great product but check first that you have enough before starting project.
I also need about 10 boxes of the Harmonics Royal cherry. I did my family room last year with it, and I love it and went back to get more because now I want to do my living room and entry way with it and it is discontinued. I have been all over trying to find a match with another brand and am not having any luck.
I have 5 unopened boxes of premium oak I willing to sale. I am located in Olympia, Wa. You can e-mail me at muenchow5@hotmail.com.
To Jill:
You can buy enhanced cherry by quick-step. It is manufactured by the same company that makes Harmonics. I have the two butted together with a “Tee” strip and you can’t tell them apart. The two brands do not connect because the joints are diff. If you use them in diff rooms, then you will not know the diff.
I did get a call from Bob and he has three boxes - I would have to dig for his number if you need it.
I have 4 boxes of Royal Cherry - 1 new, 1 used (installed for 4 weeks is defined as used but looks new), 1 box with cut pieces about in half, 1 box with cut pieces around a third the length. You have to cut them to fit and these will work - just a little spendy to ship. Let me know if you need them…
Thanks
If you are looking for the Cabin Maple, Brazilian Cherry or the Oak Harmonics Flooring, the Costco in Harrisburg, PA carries it. Last time I was there they still had a lot. Earlier this year we bought the Brazilian Cherry for our upstairs and it looks great and holds up great.
I hope this helps a few of you out.
I moved into a house with laminate flooring. I am going to remove it because of a preference. I have premium oak and after I have it removed, I was hoping to pass it on to someone. It seems like someone could use it for something. Maybe even a current floor project. I don’t like throwing things away and you can’t recycle the stuff. Anyone interested, email me at foursavages@acmenet.net.
I posted #41. above, WICH IS THE WRONG INFRO. I was just advised today by a higher source in Costco that Harmonics Premium Oak CAN NOT be special ordered. I should have a few boxes of Harmonics Premium Oak left when I’m finished with my current job. Im Located in Mesa Arizona.kefrmiller@cox.net or phone 480-985-1378
I am currently looking for Harmonics Royal Cherry. I called Harmonics today and they told me that some Costco’s still had it in their system so I called Costco. They said it is not in their system anywhere and no stores have it. We have done our entire downstairs except for the kitchen. If anyone has extra boxes please let me know as we would really like to get this job finished and have all the flooring downstairs looking the same.
I had a water heater break and damage my flooring in a hallway and dining room. i’m really desperate for 9 boxes of premium oak and they don’t sell it anymore. i’m in the sf bay area but i can drive out if it’s not too far.
thanks,
remz
I have purchased but not used the Brizilian Cherry base board. I have 18 pieces and paid $342.00 for them. I would like to sell them for $300.00 or something close to that. I live in Montana and the buyer would have to pay the shipping.
We installed harmonics flooring from costco and we are not happy with the results after two years of wear it looks awful and where water was spilled it has boiled up on the edges and ends. i need to know if others have had this happen.
I need boxes of cherry half mine are from belgium and half are from usa, if anyone knows where to get some of these i will buy and pay for shipping contact me @ snoopdog26 at hotmail.com
I too need the Royal Cherry, after having done the kitchen, want to do the entire living room - but alas, no Costco on Southern California or Central California has color…with so many people needing royal cherry - why doesn’t Harmonics stock the Costco stores with more of this product????? Thanks Harmonics - we thought we could count on ordering more! What kind of business is this?
We are in desperate need of any boxes of the Harmonics Royal Cherry. It has done wonders for a house with 5 dogs and 4 cats. We could not be happier, however we need to finish it out. Let me know. cobra356@excite.com
I may be able to find you “Royal Cherry”. Just need to know how many boxes you would need.
I need 8-10 boxes to finish out large living area. We have the dining room, bedrooma and kitchen already done. Thanks for any help. Cobra356@excite.com
I stumbled across this board last night looking for info on the Harmonics Flooring from Costco. I saw the posts from so many looking for Brazillian Cherry and it got me a little worried about not being able to get enough to finish my 10 year old girl’s room. I bought all the local Costco had, and was assured they would get more for the sale next month. In the mean time, we decided to do something a little differnt and since my girl thinks it is so “awesome” I thought I would share it. She has a small room, and we are going to border it with the dark Cherry and lay one strip (47.25″ x 105″) of the very light Cabin Maple down the middle with the planks running 90ยบ to border planks. Kind of a rectangle inside a square. You’re not supposed to line up the ends because it looks like sections, but in this case that is what we want. So if you’re short of the dark colored stuff and have an area you want to make “awesome” looking, you might be able to finish your project with stuff that is readily available. Now the 13 year old says she wants her room alternately striped light/dark when we do it in February. I am not so sure about that one!
Good luck!
PS - I am not a software developer or engineer, but thanks for letting me post on your forum.
Mike,
No problem! This site used to be a personal blog, but I moved all of my personal content to another site. I left this post here because so many people seem to find it. I figured it wouldn’t be a big deal to leave it it here as a service as it seems to draw several comments per week.
If you call the phone number on the box, their customer service is great. Also, Harmonics will send you a catalog with pricing for all of their accessories. 1-888-459-9220
Eric
I am looking to by the COSTCO Laminate. It will go in a downstairs that is cement at present. What is best to put down before I put down the laminate?
Like everyone else…..I am looking for about 5 boxes of “premium oak” if anyone has them. I am in the Portland, OR area. Let me know if you can help, thanks!
We are also in the Portland, OR area and also looking for boxes of “premium oak”.
From researching online, it seems the “premium oak” is the Quick-Step Classic 800 product in Select Oak (U784) but with the Harmonics label. If it is the same product, wouldn’t the T&G system be the same and the two should be compatible without at “T” transition piece?
Also, can Costco do anything to help people out with this situation?
I need 6 boxes of Royal Cherrie Harmonics Laminated floor to finish a room that i already started. This is an 8mm thick laminate. Also i found out that the same exact color and plank width is made by quick step however that plank is 7mm thick so those people that need to match the royal cherry color and plank width for a DIFFERENT room with a molding piece, quick step is a great match so consider it. The color is called “Cherry” by quick step and the model number is SFU007 Quick Step uniclick 700.
I am looking for 9 boxes of the premium oak as well. I’m in san Jose, CA Thanks ( buckshot@earthlink.net )
I am looking for three to five boxes of the Harmonics Premium Oak too. I’m in central NJ. chill_b1@yahoo.com
If anyone has at least 8 or 9 boxes of the Harmonics Glueless Laminate in the “Select Maple,” I would be interested in purchasing it immediately. I am short on flooring to finish my dining room. I’m in South Euclid, Ohio.
I also need about 4-5 boxes of Select Maple color. I had a leak and need to replace. I have a big (1000 sf) project and do not want to start all over again. Any suggestions would be welcome!!
The new sale for Harmonics is about to start– wondering if any of you know which (if any) of the quick step products the current Oak, Maple, and Cherry Harmonics correspond to… or are they the same as the older varieties?
Thanks!
Roger
RE: Harmonics Cottage Oak Flooring
My parents need 3 of the molding pieces that go between the floor and the carpet. Where can they get them at? Can’t find them at costco online like you can for the bamboo flooring. Thanks
Well, I need 17 boxes of Royal Cherry.
We did our kitchen and breakfast room with Royal Cherry last year, and this year want to finish our den, which is connected to the two other rooms. Do you you think the Brazilian Cherry is too dark to match? My husband is already ready to tear out the kitchen and eat in area after all that work!
I have 6 boxes plus 2 planks plus 2 part planks of “premium oak.” I bought at a yard sale, thinking Costco still sold the color.
Would be glad to get my money back out of it.
Forgot to mention, I am in the greater Seattle area.
Forrest - I would love to buy your 6 boxes of Harmonics Premium Oak Flooring. I live in the Phoenix Area & will gladly pay for shipping & whatever you think is fair for your time & trouble to bring to UPS to ship.
My email address is qualityoflife@cox.net
Thanks,
Rebecca
Does anyone have 6 boxes of Harmonics ‘Premium Oak’ and/or 16 boxes of ‘Royal Cherry’ they would like to sell?? I am in the Phoenix Area but will gladly pay shipping charges plus a premium for your time.
My email address is qualityoflife@cox.net
Thanks,
Rebecca
I am 4 boxes short of Harmonics Royal Cherry. I live in Boca Raton, FLorida and will be most grateful and appreciative. If you have any I will gladly pay for boxes and shipping.
My e-mail address is najo72@adelphia.net and my phone number is 561-883-0613. Thank you.
Good news, the mystery is solved for the “Premium Oak”. After taking a “premium oak” plank to every flooring store around, I found an exact match.
It is made by Columbia Flooring and is Columbia Clic in White Oak Way Natural (WOW301).
We have a 12 foot wide opening from our existing house to our new addition. We purchased 35 boxes to complete the addition and were able to simply continue laying flooring as if it were the Harmonics brand. You can not tell the difference - the sheen, pattern, color, etc is all the same.
We purchased the product online (floorshop.com) for $2.18 sq ft and picked it up at a local distribution warehouse so we wouldn’t be charged for shipping.
I hope this can help someone else…
Isnt the old premium oak and the current costco Oak similiar? The new laminate seems pretty close to the current ones.
I found someone that has premium oak and lives in WVA. Email me at thaicorp @ yahoo.com so I can refer her to you. I’m not sure if she wants her email posted, but if you shoot me an email i’ll forward you to her. From what I understand she has approximately 200 sq ft. (approx 12 boxes)