Check your eyes because it’s not hardwood at all, it’s an LVP floor. Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring has been around for a while now and continues to gain in popularity. It is waterproof and can stand up to heavy traffic. These floors are ideal for basement installs as they can be installed directly onto a concrete slab and are not affected by humidity/moisture. Truth is, home-owners are opting to install LVP flooring throughout the home in place of more costly hardwood floors.
LVP floors are manufactured to mimic the look of real hardwood and feature all of the natural characteristics you’d find in real wood like variation, knots, mineral streak, etc. Unlike sheet vinyl flooring, LVP comes in individual planks which provides a seamless, flowing look when installed.
One big selling point with LVP is the ease of install. These floors can be installed directly on top of existing vinyl, linoleum, tile and even hardwood flooring. However, it’s imperative that the existing floor be perfectly level otherwise there will be soft spots.
Best to stick with at least a 6 mm thickness when picking an LVP floor. Anything thinner than that could be problematic. It’s also prudent to go with one that has an underlayment attached to the back for more cushion underfoot and some noise cancellation.
