As the fastest-growing segment of the flooring industry, luxury vinyl products provide homeowners with the look and feel of natural hardwood, but at a much lower cost.
One of the bestselling products in the industry is COREtec luxury vinyl plank flooring, a dimensionally stable, 100% waterproof product designed to mimic the appearance of natural hardwood.
Although these products resemble one another, the differences between COREtec luxury vinyl flooring and natural hardwood are as different as night and day.
Hardwood flooring has been the main staple in wealthy Europeans’ homes for hundreds of years, but it didn’t really become available to the masses until after European settlers came to North America. Natural hardwood is still one of the most sought-after types of flooring in homes around the world, but having hardwood flooring installed throughout an entire house can be quite cost prohibitive to homeowners on a budget.
Hardwood floors are beautiful and fairly easy to maintain. But hardwood flooring has a few potential drawbacks, too. As a natural wood product, hardwood flooring is extremely vulnerable to:
- Moisture
- Changes in temperature
- Changes in humidity
- Scratches caused by pets’ nails
- Dents from high-heeled shoes
- Day-to-day life
If you have a busy household, hardwood flooring may not be your best option.
Enter COREtec, one of the most resilient hard-surface flooring products available on the market. COREtec is a luxury vinyl product manufactured in two different looks:
It’s available in a fantastic array of colors so you can integrate this amazing product from US Floors into your home’s existing décor. As an added bonus, US Floors manufactures COREtec in both wood and stone looks, which provides great versatility for homeowners.
US Floors guarantees that COREtec is 100% waterproof, so it performs well in moisture-rich environments such as kitchens, basements, and bathrooms—areas where natural hardwood may warp, swell, or buckle.
If you have children, incontinent pets, entertain often, or you just happen to be somewhat clumsy (we all spill something at some point or another, after all), installing COREtec flooring in your home will give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing your floors will withstand moisture, frequent foot traffic, spills, and scratches.
You can learn more about the COREtec line of luxury vinyl products by visiting usfloorsllc.com or by contacting a flooring professional in your area. If you live in Southeast Michigan, contact The Carpet Guys at (248) 409-5359 to schedule a free, in-home estimate from one of our knowledgeable design consultants. We have day and evening appointment times available seven days a week, and we always back our work with a written lifetime installation warranty.
