What's this? Overall score is based mainly on resistance to wear, scratches, dents, stains, sunlight, moisture, and slips. Moisture resistance, not shown, is based on damp sponge left overnight (minor spills) and soaked samples (long exposure). Slip resistance, not shown, is friction level using industry machine with leather and neolite. Displayed scores are rounded; models are listed in order of precise overall score.
Approximate retail price:
$4.72
Summary:This model has been tested by our experts.
About - Armstrong Alterna Mesa Stone Canyon Sun D4112
The Armstrong Alterna Mesa Stone Canyon Sun D4112 is part of the flooring
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, flooring
models like the Alterna Mesa Stone Canyon Sun D4112 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Resists foot traffic:
Wear denotes how quickly surface wear was noticeable after abrasion machine was used.
Resists scratches:
Scratches indicates the ability to withstand dragged-object simulation.
Resists stains:
Stains indicate how resistant the floor is to staining from various products such as coffee, bleach, grape juice, motor oil, tar, ink, etc.
About This Brand
Armstrong manufactures flooring under the well-recognized brand names Armstrong and Bruce, and the specialty brand Robbins. Armstrong is also the brand leader in vinyl sheet and vinyl-tile flooring, dominating the category with more than 40 percent of sales. The Armstrong brand also includes wood and laminate, a line of linoleum flooring, and has recently added ceramic tile.
Bruce focuses on providing value and ease of installation with its Lock & Fold line of wood flooring. The high-end luxury Robbins line is sold in specialty flooring stores and through special order at select home centers. Armstrong has recently introduced floating engineered wood flooring across all their brands.
User Reviews - Armstrong Alterna Mesa Stone Canyon Sun D4112
I purchased the Alterna in Dellaporte Taupe. Wanted the lighter look.<br /><br />Professionally installed cost around $ 10 per sq ft.<br /><br />Easy to care for, looks great. Matching grout looks beautiful. My dining room chairs haven't caused any scratches. Caster chairs are not recommended. Caster chairs tore up my Pergo laminate. Installed on a slab in a northern climate. Not cold at all. <br /><br />My only regret. I wish I purchased white tiles and installed them without grout. I would have then completed the rest of the house with these. Since these were grouted, they would look too busy installed throughout the home.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By Happy Renovator
from Regina Saskatchewan Canada
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Bathroom use
11/11/2012
Pros
Looks Fabulous -
Warm Underfoot
Cons
Grout Is Very Expensive
Best Uses
Bathroom Flooring
Comment:
The property appraiser thought it was slate; the look is that real.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By Phil HR
from Holden, MA
(19 of 19 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Outstanding look and feel of stone
6/4/2012
Pros
Easy to clean no grout
Easy To Install
Feels like stone
Great price
Looks like stone
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
Installed it in both bathrooms. Great look and feel.<br />Easy to clean
3 people have reviewed this model.
