Is LVP the standard in new construction these days?

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Anonymous wrote:It's the flooring of choice in basements, no matter how expensive the home is. It's 100% waterproof, very durable, and insulates over cold concrete. IT's ideal where there's any chance at all of moisture, humidity, or minor flooding. It also feels good underfoot, especially when installed as a floating floor.

Why would it be the floor of choice for a humid environment? I have hesitated to use it in my basement because mold can grow underneath...

LVP is a vapor-impermeable barrier, and should be installed over a poly vapor barrier over concrete. Proper installation is essential.

https://www.profloorsandblinds.com/mold-under-vinyl-plank-flooring

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know more than one person who replaced hardwood flooring with this garbage because their big dogs were scratching the wood with their nails while galloping through the house. As if there were no other solution than plastic floors.

What's your solution?

!00 lb and 130 lb dogs currently ruining hardwood floors.

[Anonymous]

Aside from LVP merits (inexpensive, doesn’t scratch, waterproof (important to note that waterproof does not equal flood proof) and negatives (looks/feels cheap, cannot be sanded and refinished like wood) the bottom line is that you can think of it like an 8 foot ceiling in the living room. It’s not terrible, it’s better than a 7.5 foot ceiling, but it’s never going to add to the value or appeal of the house. It’s just there. Real estate agents won’t dwell on how special LVP is. Hardwood floors are like a 9 or 10 foot ceiling - worth pointing out as a value add.

[Anonymous]

I think engineered hard woods are a good compromise.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's waterproof, doesn't warp, and its very nontoxic and green these days

Tile also is all of those things.

Good luck finding a master tile installer when you can simply find anybody to click and lock LVP

A proper LVP installation requires a vapor barrier underneath. It is not as simple as described above.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's waterproof, doesn't warp, and its very nontoxic and green these days

Tile also is all of those things.

Good luck finding a master tile installer when you can simply find anybody to click and lock LVP

A proper LVP installation requires a vapor barrier underneath. It is not as simple as described above.

That varies by manufacturer and your particular situation. It's generally pretty safe to install LVP on a concrete slab in a newer house IMHO.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know more than one person who replaced hardwood flooring with this garbage because their big dogs were scratching the wood with their nails while galloping through the house. As if there were no other solution than plastic floors.

What's your solution?

!00 lb and 130 lb dogs currently ruining hardwood floors.

Wood floors can be refinished. LVP cannot. Is it truly indestructible?