WHY USE RESILIENT FLOORING?
Resilient flooring products have long been the most popular choice for hard surface flooring in the United States. Here are a few reasons why you’ll want to consider using it on your next project:
The main difference between WPC & LVT is WPC flooring is 100% waterproof and it can be installed over most subfloors with hardly any prep work. Sometimes, LVT’s are also waterproof but are not the same as WPC. All WPC products fall into the LVT category, but not all LVT products are WPC. Kinda like all pistols are guns, but not all guns are pistols. LVT has to be installed on a perfectly smooth, even subfloor if it is not it will conform to the substrate showing any imperfection.
The following WPC vs. LVT table can be used as a quick LVT / WPC flooring pros and cons go-to guide. For more in-depth information please continue reading.
WPC flooring is typically (depending on manufacturer) comprised of 4 layers.
LVT flooring has the same layers as WPC except the core layer is not waterproof and there is not always an attached underlayment.
WEAR LAYER IN MM | IN MIL |
0.1 mm | 4 mil |
0.3 mm | 12 mil |
0.5 mm | 20 mil |
0.7 mm | 28 mil |
1.0 mm | 40 mil |
Thick vinyl flooring is not necessarily desirable. You want a thick wear layer. That’s the top protective layer and the one that really counts. It is the layer that determines how well your flooring will stand up to traffic, as well as rips, denting, and stains. So, the main feature you should pay attention to when buying vinyl flooring is the wear layer. The wear layer should be at least 8 mil for a residential room with moderate traffic. For high traffic areas go with a wear layer that is 20 mil.
Well, we might be a little biased when answering this question, but the proof is in the facts. We offer Legends WPC in 16 different color options and we think it is the best quality WPC you can purchase for the price.
BEST WPC FLOORING: WAREHOUSE CARPETS’ LEGENDS WPC
This is an easy question, you can put WPC flooring in any room in your home or business. WPC vinyl is just as good a choice as ceramic tile in any bathroom. It is an option for a hardwood or stone look floor in your basement without the worry of damage during a flood. WPC is one of the most durable floors on the market, so it can hold up to the high traffic of commercial spaces. So, there really isn’t a room or business that’s not perfect for WPC floors.
Resilient flooring products have long been the most popular choice for hard surface flooring in the United States. Here are a few reasons why you’ll want to consider using it on your next project:
“Product looks great. Self install was pretty straight forward. Product locks together pretty good. Seems very scratch resistant. Had one scratch and after rubbing with a damp rag it disappeared. Love it so far. Feels solid under foot.”
“The flooring is fantastic! I installed it in the basement without the help of a contractor and it was pretty easy. There are a variety of patterns in the wood with no repeats across the floor. I recommend this product and would definitely use it again.”
“Absolutely beautiful. I replaced my cold ceramic tile last weekend on our project house. Just ordered more for the 2nd bathroom. Easy to cut and install. Feels great on bare feet in the morning, not cold and hard like the old tile.”
“We absolutely love our new flooring! We have gotten tons of compliments and it has definitely passed the test with 7 grandchildren. Planning to install more in the living room and bedrooms. We discovered getting rid of our carpet has also gotten rid of our allergy problems too! Success all the way around!!”
“After I put the flooring in my living room, I liked it so much that I had it installed in my upstairs hall. I love it.”