Pergo Outlast+ and the German laminate we stock in Toronto are the same kind of floor: a click-together plank with a printed look over a dense core. What separates them is what arrives in the box and what a square foot costs in whole boxes. The Outlast+ board buyers ask about most, Vintage Pewter Oak, is 10 mm with a 2 mm underlayment on the back, and Home Depot Canada gives its class as AC4. Our Egger, Kronotex and Swiss Krono boards let you choose thickness and wear class separately, from $1.79 to $3.59 per sq ft in the laminate flooring collection.
The short answer: choose Pergo Outlast+ for the included pad and one simple install at a price you accept. Choose a German board to pay less, for a thicker plank, or for a higher wear class. Home Depot Canada prices Outlast+ Vintage Pewter Oak at $5.48 per sq ft and Sand Dune Oak at $2.59 per sq ft, checked October 17, 2026, and prices can change and can differ by store.
Pergo Outlast+ or German laminate: what actually differs?
Four things decide this: the durability class of the top surface, the thickness, whether a pad comes attached, and the price in whole boxes.
| Board | Plank thickness | AC class | Box coverage | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pergo Outlast+ Vintage Pewter Oak (Home Depot Canada) | 10 mm plus a 2 mm attached pad | AC4 | 19.63 sq ft | $5.48 |
| Egger EM3209 | 8 mm | AC3 | 21.42 sq ft | $1.89 |
| Egger EM3108 Italian Walnut | 8 mm | AC4 | 21.42 sq ft | $1.99 |
| Kronotex 4754 Iceland | 10 mm | AC5 | 13.99 sq ft | $2.39 |
| Swiss Krono Ascona Oak (D3782) | 10 mm | AC3 | 16.53 sq ft | $1.79 |
| Swiss Krono Native Urban Pine (K225) | 14 mm | AC6 | 13.28 sq ft | $2.99 |
Prices checked October 17, 2026. The Outlast+ figure comes from Home Depot Canada for the Stockyards store in Toronto, and those prices can change and can differ by store. To compare the two lists, divide each box price by that box's coverage, because the boxes differ in size.
What does the AC rating tell you in plain words?
An AC class rates the top of the plank: the printed look and the clear overlay above it, tested against scuffing from grit and foot traffic. AC3 is the entry class for a home. AC4 is a step up, and Home Depot Canada describes the Vintage Pewter Oak class as commercial medium traffic. AC5 and AC6 sit higher.
The class does not describe the core, the click joint or how the board handles water, and two boards in the same class can be 8 mm and 12 mm thick. An Egger 8 mm board is AC3 at $1.89 per sq ft or AC4 at $1.99, while the Swiss Krono 14 mm board is AC6 at $2.99. For most Toronto homes, AC3 covers a bedroom or an office, and AC4 or AC5 covers a main floor or a hallway. Our post on AC3, AC4, AC5 and AC6 laminate ratings walks through each class.
How thick should your plank be, and how does it feel?
Thickness changes the feel and the sound of a floor, not its wear class. An 8 mm plank is the lightest to carry and the least expensive, and over concrete it can sound hollow without a decent pad. A 10 mm or 11 mm board suits a living room, a rental or a main floor. A 12 mm board feels more solid underfoot, and the 14 mm Swiss Krono boards are the heaviest here. Our guide to 10 mm against 12 mm laminate goes further into that feel question.
Attached pad or separate underlay: which one do you need?
A pad under a floating floor softens the hollow sound a click floor makes, takes up small unevenness, and over concrete puts a barrier between slab and board. Home Depot Canada describes the Outlast+ pad as reducing sound and making the install easier. A factory pad is glued on, so you cannot change or replace it without pulling the floor up.
Egger, Kronotex and Swiss Krono planks arrive bare, so underlay is a separate line on the order. Thin foam is enough over plywood, a basement slab wants a barrier with the foam, and under a bedroom above another room a thicker acoustic pad helps. Tell us the room and the underlay goes on the quote.
What happens when a drink goes over the floor?
Everyday spills are not a problem for a laminate surface, because the overlay is sealed and water sits on top long enough to wipe up. The core is the part that needs care: it is wood fibre pressed with resin, water that stays at a joint can swell it, and a swollen board does not settle back. Wipe spills up, use a damp mop rather than a wet one, and keep a mat at the doors so winter slush does not pool on the planks.
Pergo's own description of Outlast+ goes further. Home Depot Canada names a SpillProtect waterproof technology that defends against household spills, and lists waterproof and a stain resistant treatment among the features. The same source states an appropriate grade of above grade, on grade or below grade, and that radiant heating may be used. For our German boards, ask us about the room. For a bathroom, a laundry room or a basement that has taken water, an SPC vinyl plank is safer than any laminate.
Should you choose a wide plank or a narrow one?
Width does not change the AC class or the thickness. A wide plank shows fewer seams, which calms a busy grain and can make a small room feel larger. The widest board here is the Kronotex 9.61 inch plank at $2.99 per sq ft, and the Outlast+ boards are 7.48 inch wide, close to the 7 1/2 inch width most of our German planks use. The 6.18 inch Kronotex at $2.39 is the narrower option, and suits a hallway or a small bedroom.
Which German board should you compare with Outlast+?
Egger: the lowest material cost of the boards compared here
Egger's 8 mm line is the entry point. The AC3 codes, including the EM3209, are $1.89 per sq ft, and the 8 mm AC4 boards such as the EM3108 Italian Walnut are $1.99. The 8 mm box is the largest here at 21.42 sq ft, and the 11 mm AC5 codes run $2.99 per sq ft.
Swiss Krono: AC3 to AC6 in one family
Swiss Krono covers the widest spread of the three brands. The 10 mm AC3 Ascona Oak is $1.79 per sq ft, and the 10 mm AC5 boards, including the Beige M1002, are $2.49. That is the middle of this comparison: a higher wear class than the Outlast+ for well under half its price. The 12 mm codes cost $2.34 for AC4 and $3.59 for AC5, and the 14 mm AC6 boards sit between $2.99 and $3.39 per sq ft.
Kronotex: 10 mm and 12 mm at AC5
Kronotex keeps the choice simple. The 10 mm boards, such as the Iceland, are AC5 at $2.39 per sq ft, and the 12 mm boards, including the 2999, are $3.09.
What does 300 sq ft cost in material?
Laminate is sold by the box, and box coverage changes the order size, so the honest comparison is the whole bill. The table takes a 300 sq ft room, adds 5% for cuts and waste, which is 315 sq ft, and rounds up to whole boxes. The Egger 8 mm board is the worked example: 315 divided by 21.42 is 14.7, so 15 boxes, and 15 at $40.48 comes to $607.20.
| Board | Boxes for 315 sq ft | Box price | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egger EM3209 8 mm AC3 | 15 | $40.48 | $607.20 |
| Swiss Krono Beige 10 mm AC5 | 19 | $42.83 | $813.77 |
| Swiss Krono Native Urban Pine 14 mm AC6 | 24 | $39.71 | $953.04 |
| Kronotex 2999 12 mm AC5 | 22 | $46.13 | $1,014.86 |
| Pergo Outlast+ Sand Dune Oak (Home Depot Canada) | 17 | $50.78 | $863.26 |
| Pergo Outlast+ Vintage Pewter Oak (Home Depot Canada) | 17 | $107.57 | $1,828.69 |
The 14 mm Swiss Krono board shows why coverage matters. Its box price of $39.71 is lower than the 10 mm Swiss Krono at $42.83, but its boxes are smaller, so the room needs 24 boxes instead of 19 and the thicker floor comes to $953.04. The Pergo colours are further apart: the same 17 cases cost $863.26 in Sand Dune Oak and $1,828.69 in Vintage Pewter Oak. Underlay and installation are not included.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Pergo Outlast+ Vintage Pewter Oak for the pad on the plank and an AC4 class, at $5.48 per sq ft.
- Choose Pergo Outlast+ Sand Dune Oak if the included pad matters more than the class, at $2.59 per sq ft.
- Choose Egger 8 mm if the material budget leads: $1.89 per sq ft at AC3, $1.99 at AC4.
- Choose Swiss Krono 10 mm AC5 at $2.49 per sq ft for a higher wear class at a lower price.
- Choose Swiss Krono 14 mm AC6 at $2.99 per sq ft if a solid, quiet feel underfoot is the priority.
- Choose Kronotex for AC5 at 10 mm for $2.39 per sq ft, a 12 mm AC5 board at $3.09, or a 9.61 inch wide plank at $2.99.
One rule sits above brand here: laminate belongs in dry, heated rooms, so a bathroom, a laundry room or a damp basement is a job for SPC vinyl plank.
Pergo Outlast+ and German laminate: questions buyers ask
Is Pergo Outlast+ better than German laminate?
Not across the board. Outlast+ gives you a 10 mm plank, a pad on the back and an AC4 surface in one package, which is convenient. Egger, Kronotex and Swiss Krono give you more choice: a higher wear class for less money, or a 14 mm AC6 board.
Is an AC4 board good enough for a kitchen and a hallway?
AC4 is rated for commercial medium traffic, more surface durability than most homes will use in those rooms. In a kitchen the wear comes from grit underfoot and water at the joints rather than footsteps, so a doormat and wiping up spills matter as much as the class.
Do I need underlay under Egger, Kronotex or Swiss Krono?
Yes. Those planks arrive without a pad, so you add one. Pergo Outlast+ Vintage Pewter Oak comes with its 2 mm pad attached, so it needs nothing more underneath.
Which board is the least expensive for a 300 sq ft room?
The Egger 8 mm AC3 board, at 15 boxes and $607.20 in material. The Swiss Krono 10 mm AC5 comes to $813.77, the Pergo Sand Dune Oak to $863.26 and the Pergo Vintage Pewter Oak to $1,828.69.
Get your laminate priced in Toronto and the GTA
Send us your room sizes and what each floor will sit on, and we will work out the boxes, the underlay and the material cost. You can request a quote online for a written breakdown.
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