Traditional vinyl flooring is a go-to choice for moisture-prone areas like bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and laundry rooms when shopping for cheap flooring. However, luxury vinyl plank flooring (LVP)  is quickly gaining popularity as one of the superior flooring options, offering enhanced durability, style, and performance. For years, everyone chose standard vinyl flooring for a cheaper waterproof solution and gave it no second thought. People and preferences change – and now there are ... Read more...

Here's a number that surprises most homeowners: underlayment thicker than 3mm to 4mm can actually cause click-lock joints to fail, according to flooring engineers. Meanwhile everybody's still asking us how many millimeters thick their planks should be. Why integrated underlayment matters more than the plank thickness comes down to one simple fact: the plank is just the top layer you walk on, but the underlayment decides whether that floor stays quiet, dry, and locked together for the next ... Read more...

Not all wood-look vinyl plank is created equal. Two boxes can sit side by side on a store shelf, both labeled "waterproof luxury vinyl plank," and look nearly identical in a photo. Install one across a living room floor and it reads as real wood. Install the other and within a week your eye starts catching the same knot, the same grain swirl, over and over. That difference almost always comes down to one thing: the print film and how often it repeats. This guide breaks down what to look for ... Read more...

Here's a number that should stop you cold before your next flooring purchase: most waterproof laminate warranties only cover topical water for 72 hours before coverage disappears completely. That's it. Three days. After that, the manufacturer walks away, and the truth about waterproof warranties starts to look a lot less reassuring than the sales sticker on the box. We've sold a lot of waterproof flooring over the years, and we've read a lot of warranty booklets that most customers never ... Read more...

Key Takeaways: 1,000 sq ft Vinyl Plank Flooring Costs Total Cost Range: - DIY Installation: $1,500 - $3,000- Professional Installation: $3,500 - $8,000+ Material Costs: - Budget LVP: $1.50 - $2.25/sq ft (4-8 mil wear layer) (A 12mil or 20 mil from us!)- Typical Flooring Store LVP: $2.25 - $3.25/sq ft (12-20 mil wear layer)- Commercial LVP: $3.25 - $4.00+/sq ft (20+ mil wear layer) Labor Costs: - Professional: $2.00 - $4.00/sq ft- DIY: $0 (12-16 hours of your time)- Regional ... Read more...

Learning how to compare budget vinyl plank options comes down to three specs that actually matter, and we are going to walk you through every one of them. We have been selling discount flooring for over 50 years, so we know exactly where shoppers get tripped up. Here's the part where we need to address the elephant in the room: a low price does not mean low quality. That's simply not true. Key Takeaways Question Quick Answer What 3 specs matter most? Overall plank thickness, ... Read more...

Vinyl and laminate wood flooring are two of the most common flooring choices for homeowners who want the look of hardwood without the hardwood price tag. They are often displayed side by side in stores, they come in similar styles, and they land in a similar price range. That similarity is exactly what makes the decision so difficult. But they are not the same product. They are built differently, they perform differently, and the better choice depends entirely on where you are installing the ... Read more...

Quality Laminate flooring is one of the most searched flooring options on the market, and it is not hard to see why. It looks like hardwood, costs significantly less, and holds up well in busy households. But a lot of buyers still have basic questions about what it actually is and how it is made before they commit. This guide covers the fundamentals. You will learn what laminate flooring is, how it is constructed, and what sets it apart from other flooring types so you can decide whether it is ... Read more...

If you're trying to figure out what it will cost to replace vinyl flooring, you're not alone, and honestly, the answer depends on a few things we're going to break down plainly right here. One thing worth knowing upfront: Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) only offers a return on investment of 50-60% at home resale, compared to 70-80% for authentic hardwood, so your choice of material matters more than most people realize when planning for the flooring installation and labor costs. Key Takeaways ... Read more...

Knowing how to choose the right wear layer for LVP is the single most important decision you'll make when buying luxury vinyl plank flooring, and here's a fact that should stop you cold before you spend a dime: a product listed as 8mm total thickness may have only a 6 mil wear layer or as high as a 20 mil wear layer. Total thickness and wear-layer thickness are not the same thing. That means two floors sitting side by side in a showroom at similar prices could perform completely differently for ... Read more...