Getting ready to slap some new floors down. Can’t decide between the two. I just can’t get past the cheaper look of the vinyl plank, but maybe it’s hard to see the whole picture with the 2x2 samples.
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We actually have the vinyl plank in our house. When its over the entire floor its different than looking at a strip. And its dang bear indestructible. We slide furniture to clean floors. Let dog Walk in with wet feet (lol). Only drawback so far is, they put it down directly on the cement. Its got a little cushion, but otherwise its pretty dang hard. But we like it.
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Originally posted by spotsanddots View PostWe actually have the vinyl plank in our house. When its over the entire floor its different than looking at a strip. And its dang bear indestructible. We slide furniture to clean floors. Let dog Walk in with wet feet (lol). Only drawback so far is, they put it down directly on the cement. Its got a little cushion, but otherwise its pretty dang hard. But we like it.
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Vinyl plank will survive several water leaks without being torn up.
Engineered hardwood will not survive several water leaks without being torn up.
Vinyl plank will show cracks in the slab as they appear during curing and settling over 10-15 years.
Engineered hardwood will not show cracks in the slab as they appear during curing and settling over 10-15 years.
Good luck Sleepy.
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OP, you've received good repsonses about people that have LVP in their house. I'll agree to the durability, we put in our house 6 years ago.
However, I think you're gut feeling is correct, they will look/feel "cheap". Not bad, but you will know it. I don't mind it bc we are in the beginning stages of raising 3 kids and the floors will be taking continual abuse, yet they give the house a much better look than the old carpet we replaced.
So, depending on how hard you will be on them, I'd probably go with your gut feeling, pay a little more but get the look you want.
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I just laid vinyl floors for my sister in her new house 2 weeks ago. It actually looks really great and feels really great. I wasn't sure before I started because it was kind of thin to me. I have laminate in my house that I put down 14 years ago and still looks new also. This is what I laid down for her. After finishing it I really like the vinyl.
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Originally posted by Gclyde12 View PostI would look at the higher end vinyl planks that have a pre-attached pad on the back. It will give you the durability of the vinyl plank but will also be much more comfortable under foot.
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