

#XRP WATERPROOF VINYL FLOORING PRO#
COREtec Pro has a compressed polymer and vinyl core. But they’re not cheap, with prices exceeding $6 per square foot for the top styles.Ģ.
#XRP WATERPROOF VINYL FLOORING PLUS#
The difference is that it is reinforced with limestone for added stability and strength.ĬOREtec Plus HD, Design and Premium lines are among the very best luxury vinyl plank flooring available today.

COREtec Plus is the original and features a WPC core. The varieties, such as COREtec Plus HD, are called collections.Īnd like Shaw and other brands’ LVP, the planks and tiles can float or be glued down.ġ. There are several varieties of each line. Like Shaw, there are two lines with different construction technology: COREtec Plus and COREtec Pro. Here’s are the reasons COREtec is rated the second-best vinyl plank flooring. Why COREtec is the Runner-up Best LVP Brand It is sold online and at flooring stores.ĬOREtec is made by US Floors and ranges from mid-priced to quite expensive compared with most brands. That’s why it is a top choice for commercial installation.Īll the details are in our Shaw Vinyl Plank Flooring Guide, but to summarize, your options include:ĬOREtec isn’t a household name like Shaw or Mohawk, but flooring experts understand just how good this brand is. This includes rolling loads, which means exactly what it sounds like – it won’t be damaged by carts being rolled over it with a heavy load. It is harder, which isn’t as nice to walk on, but it is very resistant to denting and can handle a high traffic load. Shaw Floorte Pro has a stone/plastic core, or SPC. Most offer a 15-year warranty on their best lines. In fact, the Floorte Plus with the 30 mils wear layer has the best commercial warranty of any we’ve reviewed. While most WPC vinyl plank flooring is designed for residential use, Shaw is confident enough in this product to provide a commercial warranty of 5, 7, 10 or 20 years depending on thickness of the wear layer: Thicker = longer warranty. The lines and their wear layers are Floorte (8 mils), Floorte and Floorte Plus (12 mils), Floorte Plus (20 mils) and Floorte Plus (30 mils). This is the traditional way that LVP has been made since introduced in the early 2000s.Ī WPC core is softer and thicker. The Shaw Floorte LVP has a wood/plastic core, or WCP.

These are tongue & groove designs that can float or be glued to the subfloor for maximum stability. Shaw makes two lines with different construction, and both are built very well.

The short answer is that Shaw makes vinyl plank flooring from mid-range with good quality and reasonable cost to premium LVP with the best warranties available. Why Shaw is the Overall Best LVP Flooring Boasting a 3 1/4” width, random lengths, clean traditional visuals and a 70 board pattern repeat, Classic Strip offers the look of real, random length, solid hardwood floors with the durability and peace of mind of a waterproof warranty.Shaw is one of the largest producers of flooring in the world. If a rustic, wide plank look doesn’t fit your needs, then Classic Strip is the option for you. Southwind Vinyl Plank - Classic Strip (Narrow)
