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What does waterproof flooring entail?
Waterproof flooring means being utterly
impervious to liquid. It is constructed of waterproof materials and
results in a floor where the capability is inherent. There are no
special coatings or other features needed to protect it from
moisture.
These floors can be submerged or spilled on and will be completely undamaged. Sometimes you'll hear the words "water-resistant" used interchangeably, but that's not entirely correct. All it means is that the floor will repel liquid for a short time before breaking through to the core and staining.
These floors can be submerged or spilled on and will be completely undamaged. Sometimes you'll hear the words "water-resistant" used interchangeably, but that's not entirely correct. All it means is that the floor will repel liquid for a short time before breaking through to the core and staining.
What is this flooring type?
Sometimes referred to as waterproof
vinyl flooring, it's luxury vinyl (LVF) but engineered to be even
thicker and more durable; LVF is already waterproof and five times
thicker than standard sheet vinyl, and this adds the highest level of
moisture protection. Instead of the traditional vinyl core, these
floors use WPC (wood plastic composite) or SPC (stone plastic
composite) cores that are technologically advanced and won't peel or
ripple no matter how much water there is for how long.
It has the same style as LVF with wood, stone, and tile images, created with high definition photography and micro beveling and embossing to add depth and dimension. It follows all industry trends, including textures, with looks that have wire-brushed, hand-scraped, and more.
Another design option is that the material can be cut into planks called waterproof vinyl plank flooring. This is a form of luxury vinyl; when used with the SPC core, it becomes firm and rigid, like a hard surface like hardwood. They can be used in any room, including the basement, and are ideal for busy, wet spaces like kitchen and bath.
Like all LVF, these floors are low maintenance, requiring only regular sweeping and periodic mopping. Avoid waxy, shine-promoting cleaners since they damage the finish and dull the floor. Installation can also be easy since these floors have a clicking mechanism to mat, then hover over the subfloor with no nails or glue.
Another design option is that the material can be cut into planks called waterproof vinyl plank flooring. This is a form of luxury vinyl; when used with the SPC core, it becomes firm and rigid, like a hard surface like hardwood. They can be used in any room, including the basement, and are ideal for busy, wet spaces like kitchen and bath.
Like all LVF, these floors are low maintenance, requiring only regular sweeping and periodic mopping. Avoid waxy, shine-promoting cleaners since they damage the finish and dull the floor. Installation can also be easy since these floors have a clicking mechanism to mat, then hover over the subfloor with no nails or glue.
Where can you use waterproof flooring?
Of course, the kitchen, bath, and other
wet, steamy areas come to mind immediately. Many rooms, however, are
prone to spills, such as family rooms and even the bedroom when
people have their coffee as they get ready for the day. The
bottom-line: This flooring is stylish enough for anywhere.
At Action Discount Carpet, we understand the value and take pride in every job we do, no matter large or small. If you live or work in Midland, TX, Odessa, TX, Andrews, TX or Greenwood, TX, come into our showroom in Midland, TX. You’ll walk out with a lot of information and a free waterproof flooring quote.
