Is LVP always a bad idea?

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Anonymous wrote:I personally am not a fan of engineered wood. I can always tell. I might get some samples of LVP and see what you think, with the intent of one day down the road replacing with real wood.

Engineered hardwood consists of 100% hardwood on the top wear layer, so I’m not sure how you could tell assuming it is a quality product. Engineered hardwood products vary in price and quality just like any other flooring product. The “real wood” wear layer on engineered hardwood can be anywhere from 0.15mm to 0.5mm thick; a 0.5mm wear layer can be sanded and refinished multiple times just like a solid hardwood plank. Engineered hardware planks can be as thick as 0.75” thick overall, thicker than cheap wood planks, and jusr as easy on the knees, but more resistant to water damage and rot.

Meant to say cm not mm (i.e., hardwood wear layer on engineered hardwood is up to 5mm or 0.5cm).

[Anonymous]

Bamboo isn't expensive and is so much less awful. Or cork or marmoleum.

I wouldn't buy a house with lvt anywhere. It's gross.

[Anonymous]

Is LVP always a bad idea?

Yes.

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I’m pretty sure the rise of “LVP” was some kind of witch-related mass psychosis.

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If you want a very traditional or formal look, I wouldn’t do it as you probably won’t care for it.

If you like the look of wide planks, faded woods, non-traditional (e.g. anything from very modern to shabby chic to farmhouse to French country eclectic) then it could work for you as it often offers a more stylized look imo. Try to visit some model homes for new builds in the area to check it out with decor, furniture, and area rugs in place — almost all of the local builders are using it.

[Anonymous]

We’ve used LVP for rooms that are heavy traffic with kids or very cold to the point of being concerned that wood floors might warp. The LVP looks great and modern, but I think it would feel a little like a shopping mall if we installed it throughout.

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Anonymous wrote:Bamboo isn't expensive and is so much less awful. Or cork or marmoleum.

I wouldn't buy a house with lvt anywhere. It's gross.

OP here. We had bamboo in our old house and it scratched very easily. I would never buy it again.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m pretty sure the rise of “LVP” was some kind of witch-related mass psychosis.

The fact that people are willing to go along with the L is disturbing.

If you need vinyl for some reason, go for it. But no matter how expensive it is, it's not a luxury product.

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Sorry for 1m, I'd expect hardwood on 1st floor.

We have a 1m house and LOVE our lvp in our basement. It's just incredible. Nothing beats it up, it's warm, not dusty like carpet (dh's workshop is adjoining) and it looks great.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m pretty sure the rise of “LVP” was some kind of witch-related mass psychosis.

The fact that people are willing to go along with the L is disturbing.

If you need vinyl for some reason, go for it. But no matter how expensive it is, it's not a luxury product.

You're being pedantic. The LVP we have is much nicer than the vinyl floors I had several houses ago. They're a different product.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is LVP always a bad idea?

Yes.

Why ? I have it on my rental property and is waterproof and scratch resistant with life time warranty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I personally am not a fan of engineered wood. I can always tell. I might get some samples of LVP and see what you think, with the intent of one day down the road replacing with real wood.

Engineered hardwood consists of 100% hardwood on the top wear layer, so I’m not sure how you could tell assuming it is a quality product. Engineered hardwood products vary in price and quality just like any other flooring product. The “real wood” wear layer on engineered hardwood can be anywhere from 0.15mm to 0.5mm thick; a 0.5mm wear layer can be sanded and refinished multiple times just like a solid hardwood plank. Engineered hardware planks can be as thick as 0.75” thick overall, thicker than cheap wood planks, and jusr as easy on the knees, but more resistant to water damage and rot.

I literally have been in 1000s of houses (this isn't an exaggeration) and I have installed many floors. I can tell when a wood floor is a solid wood floor. I have never seen any engineered that the top doesn't have to have some accommodation for in being thin (regardless if it is considered "thick" for an engineered plank or slat.) Perhaps the average home owner can't tell, but I would wonder the cost differential between the extremely high end engineered and real wood. I've never compared cost for that, so I couldn't say.

There are also some people who must prefer the look of the extra something of the engineered. Maybe it doesn't look so plain, or something. I'm guessing, because I have been in many newer-build multi-million dollar homes that have engineered floors. I'm not saying people can't or won't be happy with it, I just stated I'm not a fan.

[Anonymous]

We love our new LVP. The waterproof expect sold us and it reallylooks like wiod

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m pretty sure the rise of “LVP” was some kind of witch-related mass psychosis.

The fact that people are willing to go along with the L is disturbing.

If you need vinyl for some reason, go for it. But no matter how expensive it is, it's not a luxury product.

You're being pedantic. The LVP we have is much nicer than the vinyl floors I had several houses ago. They're a different product.

It's the nicest vinyl on earth is still not a luxury product. That's not pedantry, that's a fact. I don't know why people get so upset when they're told that something they like is not high-end. Does everything have to be?

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Anonymous wrote:Is LVP always a bad idea?

Yes.

Unless you have dogs in which case, it's a great idea.