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[Abrowneyegirl]

We are looking to buy a home that due to subfloor we can not do traditional hardwood, which we have always used and love.

I need to due so extensive research on vinyl plank flooring options.

Does anyone know of any reputable companies that make high end options?  

Or sites where I can start some research?

Thank you in advance.

[Q4u]

They (the flooring manufacturers) have made SUCH improvements in materials that doing research now is an excellent idea. 

My son just bought a house with newish wide-plank, hand scraped darker wood flooring with a permanent light shine to it that I was flabbergasted (even after feelig it) that it was a laminate!!  Gorgeous and easy care.  I don't know the name of the manufacturer but I'm sure if you went to your local flooring store to look and ask questions it would be a good start..... good luck!  

[ccassaday]

We had Cortec HD in fresco driftwood in our new build. We love it. They have a give so they are easy on your feet. They are ask warm under your bare feet. They are scratch and water resistant. Unless your really a person who knows your floors they look like hardwood. Here is a picture. Cute dog included lol.

[Zukie]

This past June, I replaced the  seventeen year old wall to wall carpeting , in the main part of the house , with Luxury Vinyl Tile ( LVT ).  The manufacturer is Coretec.  They have many styles and prices for what you may want.  I am very pleased with the flooring.  I like the look and am pleased with my choice every day. The upkeep is easy.  I wanted something durable and different.  The house is home to two cats and one big dog.  

I did the research also.

[dex]

I just installed this type of flooring in my cabin and it is beautiful durable and doesn’t seem to off gas.I love it but don’t remember the flooring name.We bought it in Canada so the company is not in USA for the floor we chose.The company is Bells flooring.Our floor has some brown tones and greys and I think it was the best choice to go with everything.My neighbors loved it so much they bought same floor and color choice the day after they saw mine.

[dex]

@ccassaday this looks like the floor I chose.

[Tigriss]

My aunt and uncle did a wide vinyl plank flooring. It was the best thing since they have dogs and teenage grandchildren. It would have been super nice to have it when the grandkids were babies. They steam clean them without worry. I've not found a laminate that doesn't feel like laminate and have a hollow/plastic sound when walking on it barefoot or in shoes. It kind of creaks. The good news is no one can sneak up on you. The vinyl is super durable and quiet. My sister has laminate with kids and loves it. She does steam clean hers. Some manufacturers don't recommend anything but dry mop and spot clean with damp rag/mop. I would love the vinyl plank in my home. I'm not huge on resale potential value decrease since vinyl does look super great, but it isn't as valued as wood. It suprises people that it is vinyl and doens't have the upkeep that laminate and wood has. I would see what flooring companies have in your area and get the best warranty/product you can buy.

[Tigriss]

@ccassaday I do love those floors you have. I can't wait to see how your first winter goes in the home since it presents different challenges than summer. Didn't you do heated floors?

[ccassaday]

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@Tigriss wrote:
My aunt and uncle did a wide vinyl plank flooring. It was the best thing since they have dogs and teenage grandchildren. It would have been super nice to have it when the grandkids were babies. They steam clean them without worry. I've not found a laminate that doesn't feel like laminate and have a hollow/plastic sound when walking on it barefoot or in shoes. It kind of creaks. The good news is no one can sneak up on you. The vinyl is super durable and quiet. My sister has laminate with kids and loves it. She does steam clean hers. Some manufacturers don't recommend anything but dry mop and spot clean with damp rag/mop. I would love the vinyl plank in my home. I'm not huge on resale potential value decrease since vinyl does look super great, but it isn't as valued as wood. It suprises people that it is vinyl and doens't have the upkeep that laminate and wood has. I would see what flooring companies have in your area and get the best warranty/product you can buy.

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We were told not to use a steam cleaner on them.  most of the lixery new build homes on my area are using LVP instead of hardwood.  It’s actually starting to be preferred since it is so durable. At least in my area it won’t hurt resale. Homes all the way up to 600k are putting these in.

[ccassaday]

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@Tigriss wrote:
@ccassadayI do love those floors you have. I can't wait to see how your first winter goes in the home since it presents different challenges than summer. Didn't you do heated floors?

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No we didn’t have heated floor. We moved in on Feb 23rd. It was pretty cold. That was the first thing my mom said was how warm they are. I think the thin layer of cork does that. The only thing we didn’t like was they got dirty because of all the mud and not having grass. That is going to change in a few weeks when our grass goes in.