Alaska Oak Waterproof Laminate is an ivory-toned oak-look plank from Maxxi Floors’ Aqua Plus Collection. The plank is 10 mm thick and measures 9.5 by 72 inches. Keep it out of full wet areas.
Alaska Oak is sold in the waterproof-laminate category, but its surface is water-resistant and installed seams can admit water. A site assessment is important for a concrete slab, and spills should be cleaned up promptly.
The 9.5-by-72-inch plank format can give open living areas a cleaner, less interrupted look. For rental or seasonal homes, ask our crew to assess the slab and indoor conditions before installation; follow the manufacturer’s care guidance during long vacancies.
| Size | 9.5” x 72” |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 10 mm |
For Alaska Oak, Flooring Queen provides a free in-home measure and a written quote for material and professional installation. The quote lists any separately priced floor preparation, removal of non-carpet flooring, disposal, baseboards, and transitions. See Pricing & Service Terms.
Some jobs do carry additional costs: significant low spots or high spots that need leveling compound, stair nosing, or any custom layout work like diagonal runs or border inlays. Call or book online and we’ll send someone out to measure at no charge; you’ll get a written, itemized quote before any work is scheduled.
Shoppers comparing Alaska Oak with engineered hardwood are weighing two different surfaces: laminate has a wood look, while engineered hardwood has real wood on top. Confirm any hardwood refinishing allowance from the current manufacturer guidance.
Alaska Oak has a wood-look laminate surface, while engineered hardwood has real wood on top. Laminate’s surface is water-resistant and its installed seams can admit water, so keep it out of full wet areas. The written quote sets the installed price for either option.
| Alaska Oak | Engineered Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Water-resistant surface; installed seams can admit water | Moisture-tolerant, not waterproof |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | Laminate wear layer, durable surface | Real wood surface; refinishing depends on manufacturer guidance |
| Comfort underfoot | 10 mm plank, solid feel | Similar feel, varies by thickness |
| Installed price | Written quote after free measure | Written quote after free measure |
| Best room | Living areas and kitchens with prompt spill cleanup | Dry living areas and bedrooms after site assessment |
Sweep or dry-mop Alaska Oak regularly to keep sand and grit from acting like sandpaper on the surface. This matters especially in Southwest Florida, where tracked-in sand is a daily reality. For wet cleaning, use a pH-neutral laminate cleaner such as Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate or a comparable product; wring the mop nearly dry before it touches the floor, since standing water at seams is the main vulnerability even on waterproof laminate. Avoid steam mops entirely, the heat and pressure can force moisture into the locking joints and loosen them over time. Never use oil soaps, wax-based cleaners, or abrasive scrubbers, as these leave residue or dull the surface finish. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
Alaska Oak is a waterproof-laminate product, but its installed seams are not waterproof. Wipe up spills promptly; choose SPC vinyl or porcelain for full wet areas.
Ask Flooring Queen to confirm Alaska Oak’s current manufacturer traffic rating before purchase if heavy-use durability matters to your project.
Alaska Oak offers an ivory wood look. For the installed cost and material suitability in your rooms, request a free measure and written quote.
In many cases, Alaska Oak can float over existing tile or vinyl as long as the surface is flat, secure, and within acceptable height tolerances, no tiles lifting, no major dips. Height changes at doorways and transitions do need to be checked. Our installer will assess the existing surface during the site visit before committing to that approach.
Specific warranty terms for Alaska Oak are not in the product facts reviewed here. Ask Flooring Queen for the current manufacturer warranty before purchase.
Flooring Queen installs throughout Southwest Florida, including Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples, Lehigh Acres, and the surrounding communities. If you’re unsure whether your address falls within the service area, just call or submit your zip code through the website and we’ll confirm quickly.
Our installation crew can measure your rooms, discuss the slab and transitions, and provide one written quote before work begins. Call Flooring Queen at (239) 763-0770.
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