forum thread Posted by TheCosmoKramer • Apr 12, 2025
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forum thread Posted by TheCosmoKramer • Apr 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025 3:29 PM
Lifeproof Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring, 8.7" x 48" - Fresh Oak or Sterling Oak $1.79
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Around two years ago, we found a local store which had samples of the brands we were looking for so we could see how they looked in our home. We ended up with a Doma brand with a 20 mil wear layer, 5mm thickness, stone composite, in the range of $4.25/sqft delivered to our house (you want this stuff delivered, too, it's heavy). No pops, holding up against scratches like a champ, looks beautiful. This is just above a mid-range brand, with some more expensive ones being Proximity Mills and Canopy Floors.
If those are a bit too pricey, I understand. A good compromise on price and quality can be found with Armstrong, Karndean, and Mohawk. The brand is not the only factor, keep an eye on total thickness, wear layer, and warranty. Wood composites will want to be slightly thicker than what I bought, ideally 7mm thick, and it will be a bit softer to walk on. Stone composites are firmer and more durable, and are good at 5 mm thick (I wouldn't go any lower). Aim for a 20 mil wear layer if possible.
Or you can be like my buddy that bought his LVP on a whim from Home Depot, had to take two trips because his truck couldn't handle the total weight of them, and one year in they're already popping and showing deep scratches. He paid like $2.50/sqft for this experience in a smaller space with way flatter subfloors. You do you.
Around two years ago, we found a local store which had samples of the brands we were looking for so we could see how they looked in our home. We ended up with a Doma brand with a 20 mil wear layer, 5mm thickness, stone composite, in the range of $4.25/sqft delivered to our house (you want this stuff delivered, too, it's heavy). No pops, holding up against scratches like a champ, looks beautiful. This is just above a mid-range brand, with some more expensive ones being Proximity Mills and Canopy Floors.
If those are a bit too pricey, I understand. A good compromise on price and quality can be found with Armstrong, Karndean, and Mohawk. The brand is not the only factor, keep an eye on total thickness, wear layer, and warranty. Wood composites will want to be slightly thicker than what I bought, ideally 7mm thick, and it will be a bit softer to walk on. Stone composites are firmer and more durable, and are good at 5 mm thick (I wouldn't go any lower).
Or you can be like my buddy that bought his LVP on a whim from Home Depot, had to take two trips because his truck couldn't handle the total weight of them, and one year in they're already popping and showing deep scratches. He paid like $2.50/sqft for this experience in a smaller space with way flatter subfloors. You do you.