Been reading the above comments and I have to say I have the same experience with the Sono Forest product. I bought some to redo my basement last winter and immediately this was not working like other flooring I had used in the past, but figured it might be ok when all done. Turns out the answer is NO. I now have a number of area where the floor is separating and a large number of edges breaking off. I thought this was a me problem, but I now see this is a product problem. I suspect I have waited too long to do anything about it, but I guess I can add my voice to this chorus and warn others to stay away from SONO flooring product because it is of extremely poor quality and I can look forward to starting again and spending more money I was not planning to spend

Is there an Inhaus approved sealant for the wood laminate flooring to help with the possible damage?

Hello suzyj1224,

Thank you for your question. Please contact us directly at 888-255-3412 for wood laminate technical support.

Thank you,

Inhaus Customer Support

Got rid of that junk Sono Inhaus, and replaced with Coretec Appalachian Pine.. I now see the difference in low quality flooring vs high quality. Loving my new flooring!!

Thank you all for contributing! I almost purchased Sono flooring! I have been looking for so long and finally found a pattern I loved. Of course, it is Sono. I guess I'll have to keep searching! Thanks for saving us the hassle :)

@Raven Smith did you install the laminate? How has it held up for you?

I just recently had Inhaus laminate flooring professionally installed its been about 2 months now. If your looking for a durable product Inhaus is a disappointment. We do not wear our shoes in the house not sure where all the scuff marks are from and the floor chips very easily also it shows every little thing water spot, foot prints driving me crazy. Im sorry i spent money on this product as this product is a fail 3/10. I gave it a 3 because colour is nice but thats about all!! I should of went with vinyl planks.

@Ben Morgan How has your Sono flooring held up?

Danny, I have the Sono in 3 different rooms ( laundry, and two high traffic bathrooms ). 2 different designs one being one of the wood plank and the other being the slate tile looking one. Installed in 2019. I've experienced no problems with them so far.

Does anyone know how the new Sono Eclipse compares to the original Sono?

Thank you for your reply, Ben! Good to know thay you've had no issues so far! Did you do all the installs yourself?

Danny, yes, I did the installs myself. I'm glad they have held up too! I just really love the look of the product, it really won in that regard and the whole ceramic core thing was attractive too. This discussion thread is a bad look for the product though unfortunately.

I found this video of the new Sono Eclipse and it discusses improvements that seem to address virtually every critical review of the original Sono:

https://youtu.be/c08ncPCCeQM

I'm interested in trying that for my next project.

Thank you for sharing that video! I think maybe the problems that others have been having were related to issues with installation, maybe not all directions were followed 100%. Maybe the contractors tried to install it the same way you'd install any other vinyl plank, not realizing that it was incorrect. But not sure, it would be hard to say. How much punishment would you say your Sono floors have taken since you installed them?

Ben, it is an honest review for the product. If you had the problems that many have had you’d would want an honest opinion.
Sure does look bad.
What I had to go through was a personal nightmare.
I’m glad they reimbursed me for the labor.
It would be dishonest to say it’s great, when my experience was anything but.
Sounds like you are making a plug for redeeming the product. Perhaps a dealer?

I had sono eclipse flooring in my house for 2 months now. I chose the color winter oak. I wanted a light color and it was so hard to find a light color. That is why I went with this Sono company. So far I love my flooring here in Arizona. It is so easy to clean. I use a micro fiber cloth. No complaints.

Glad to hear that! Has your floor held up to any tough stuff? Moving heavy items, dropping dishes, etc?

I'm calling BS on Ben Danny and Pam. Looks like Sono is trying get customers back. Restoring a 3 year old feed about how brittle their ceramic design was? WIth members posting product placement youtubes. How about you install the eclipse for free for the customers that are still paying the price for your poorly tested product? I'm getting really good at superglue and JB weld, so thats a plus if your eclipse is crap too.

I agree…. That’s what I said. I’m my opinion the product I’d garbage!

I guess HU deleted that comment from earlier. Everyone is entitled to their opinion! I'm only asking a question about the product, which was really only directed at Ben. I already know everyone else's opinion! Sono Eclipse is the newer line of the product, maybe it's better, maybe it isn't! But good to know that it hasn't been bad for everyone.

I hope the new one is durable. The old one looks great new, but is total garbage for durability. one of the worst products Ive ever purchased.

I wonder why there seem to be such stark differences in people's experiences with it. I am definitely apprehensive of purchasing the new one, but I'm not sure what I'll end up doing. At this point I think it'll be between the new Sono and some low VOC engineered wood that has the same click lock system as vinyl plank.

I guess I'm BS, Danny. But I'll respond anyway. I have 2 kids, 6 and 3. One bathroom is the kids bathroom and the other is ours. We are in and out of both every day. We are on the laundry section of floor every day too. Here are some BS pictures.

P.s. I'm not reviving anything regarding this thread. I followed this thread back when it started and I've always paid attention to the email notifications that I get about new comments, and I noticed a response to me so I was interested in responding.

Thank you for replying, and for those pictures! Good to know that the floor can take those laundry machines sitting on it and daily use!

I dont have any furniture yet so I cant comment in regards to moving heavy objects. I sleep on an airbed and only have a camp chair and small table as furniture. I did put pads underneath to prevent scratches.

No animals or kids. I dont wear shoes inside. I have dropped small things like keys on the floor and am paranoid that I will scratch it, but so far good. I use a microfiber sweeper to clean and a spray bottle with water to mist the floor. This is for sono eclipse winter oak LVP

I ended up buying some Sono Eclipse in the "Sunwashed" color. Hasn't been installed yet, but will give an update when it is in. Aside from some shipment damage (the shipping company didn't do a great job of packing it safely), it seems pretty sturdy and feels nice to the touch. Retailer replaced all the damaged planks, too. Hopefully it goes well!

I had the Inhaus Sono Eclipse flooring installed in my condo and am very happy with it. The flooring looks drop dead gorgeous (I selected the Winter Oak color LVP) and so far has proven very durable, eco eco-friendlykeenly and scratch resistant. Very happy that I chose this flooring. I can’t understand all these negative reviews I am reading. My experience has been totally different.

Mine was just installed last week, so far so good. A few spots that are a little creaky, but the installers said that is normal and will settle after a while. I think the older Sono had trouble because it didn't have an attached underlayment, and was more brittle. At least that's what the Inhaus people told me!

Danny, can you share a picture of what your finished floors look like, please? I'm considering the same color, sunwashed, and I like the sample but would like to see what it looks like overall.

It is a nice color, definitely varies in different lighting. It has more red/pink shades than you might think, especially during the day. It fits into a light greige or other neutral color scheme nicely.

Those three pictures are all from the same time of day, just differently lit spots of the house. The first picture is in non natural lighting in a small room, the second and third pictures are in a larger room with natural lighting and some furniture casting shadows.

Funny how lighting can change things. My sample looks more like your middle picture but lighter. Thanks for sharing!

The middle picture is probably the best overall representation! You're welcome. It's a nice floor, I've been happy with it so far! It's a bit fragile before it's installed, when it's just the boards, but when it's all locked together and installed it seems reasonably tough. I've had it for about 2 months and no issues so far.

I have had my sono eclipse winter oak flooring for 6 months now.

I love my floor, no problems with it.

Please post photos, Pam. Thx

This post was made in 2018, no doubt a different product, as the original poster, I’d love to shut off comments. The old floor was absolute garbage.

Im thinking of ordering their Solido Visions product due to having dogs Could someone please share their experience of dogs with this flooring Thanks in advance

I haven't heard of Solido Visions, is that a Sono product?

Hi everyone. We are thinking of looking at this very same floor but. It fully convinced on laminate. For those that have had this for a significant amount of time, how has it held up? We would want this in our whole house including the kitchen. Thanks!

I've had it for about 8 months, and it's held up very well! Still no issues. If you do get it, make sure the floor is properly leveled before installation. That will be very important! It's a great flooring option. Much better than any laminate I've had. And healthier for you and your family

Thanks! I will definitely look into it. Does it have the feel of wood though? Is it textured? I haven’t actually seen it yet in person as we are in the early stages of exploration but we need to find a less expensive alternative to hardwood.

No problem! It doesn't feel exactly like wood, but it is solid and has some texture. Maybe kind of like a solid wooden table that's been finished, but with a little more texture. It feels more like wood than laminate or any other vinyl, though!

It is fairly smooth. The texture is only slight

@Ben Morgan can you share which wood plank color you used? Thanks! We’re installing in a few weeks. Haven’t purchased it yet… so also curious how it’s holding up?

We went with the Sono Eclipse in Forest Grove and LOVE it!!

I did my whole first floor in the Sono Eclipse Winter Oak and love it! It looks so amazing and is so easy to clean that I'm now going to do the two upstairs bedrooms in the same instead of carpet. I was going to do carpet but love my new first floor and bathrooms so much I decided to use the Sono Eclipse in the Winter Oak as well. Here are some pictures. I feel so bad for the people that had a terrible experience. It's so stressful picking the right flooring. And then also how it will look when it's all done.

We have SONO Pacific Beach throughout our entire home (over 2100 sq ft) It was installed in 2018. This is a summer home that has been used maybe 5-7 weekends a year up until last June when we moved in full time. It is only my husband and myself and an occasional visit from kids/grandkids. The entire floor is failing. The short ends of the boards are all lifting and gapping, and we have two boards with ends that have completely broken off. Inhaus is refusing to warranty this, other than providing a direct product swap (no install) or a reimbursement for the WHOLESALE price that they sold it to the distributor for. The distributor has dropped their entire line and does not carry it anymore, so Inhaus is saying they are not responsible for that portion of the warranty. Why is this in any way my problem? It is a MANUFACTURER'S defect, the distributor and installer should not have any part of this transaction. When a company warranties a product, that warranty should include removal and replacement. Looking for advice from anyone else out there who is in this position. I think there should be a full reimbursement by Inhaus... maybe a class action lawsuit is in order? Anyone else reached out for legal advice on this?

I would like to add... this floor is extremely hard to keep clean. I have to wash three times (three times in a row) in order to get the mop and water to come up clean. I have never had any issues with stone/wood floors before... Just this man-made garbage. Travertine and hardwood don't offgas either... Stick with what is natural. It costs more, but it is worth it in the end, finacially and for the sake of you and your family's health.

Hello! We are considering Sono eclipse Bower color. My question is can you feel what would be the ‘grout’ line like you would with tile or wood? The sample that we have is completely flat where the ‘boards’ meet. Since it is flat it appears more like laminate vs wood or LPV. TIA!