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The Mohawk planks have a low gloss surface finish, which I like. I was disappointed that only one color was available in stores-thankfully one I was interested in-and there were no samples. Especially since the colors online looked beautiful. While the Mohawk Luxury Vinyl Plank was thinner than the SMARTCORE, it has a thicker wear layer, so I thought it was worth checking out.

Thickness: 4.5 mm thickness with a 20 mil urethane wear layer.

I considered Cottage Oak and Huntington Oak, ultimately favoring Cottage Oak because it had a bit more gray in it. Your call for what you’re looking for, but both are great.

The store associate also said I needed an additional underlayment-no biggie, but adds to the cost calculations. The planks look amazing and felt substantial. One detractor, however, is that its backing didn’t seem as cushy as some of the others. It meets standards for low emissions, has a durable double coat of UV acrylic finish, and has a 12 mil wear layer for high traffic. Limited lifetime-residential warranty. The gentleman at Lowe’s said this is the best option to hide very minor imperfections in subflooring. (Note: I question this because its core layer is MDF. It’s 100% waterproof, and the website says it will never swell when exposed to water like laminate can. SMARTCORE is exclusively sold at Lowe’s and is marketed as their best vinyl plank. Made in: Unsure, mixed reports of USA and China.Health Factors: GREENGUARD Gold Certified for low emissions.Thickness: 5.5 mm thickness with a 12 mil acrylic wear layer.I looked at all of them, but most were out of my price range. Mannington, Karndean, Congoleum, Cali Bamboo, and some of the brands I looked at have higher-end vinyl plank lines. There are some really great higher end vinyl plank flooring brands that can cost upwards of over $5/sq ft. I quickly nixed some options due to my requirements. Not too much color variation (not my cup of tea), and not too beach-y looking. Color-the perfect gray-brown to tie in our existing coffee-colored flooring without looking like we were trying to match.I wanted to see large samples, bring them home, feel them, etc.

Available for me to buy myself-I didn’t want to go through a distributor.

To begin my search, I created a list of flooring brands and lines I was interested in researching. Buckle up and get ready to take some notes!īest Vinyl Plank Flooring Reviews Criteria If you’re looking for honest affordable vinyl plank flooring reviews from a homeowner, you’re in the right place! Much like my recent DIY or Hire Out: Lessons from the Staircase post, this one is going to be long. But being insane can lead to well-informed decisions, which I am confident we’ve made! I asked friends at work and grilled flooring store employees (nicely) about the pros and cons of each option. I’ve read countless websites-store, big brand, and blogger reviews-asked for input in Instagram, and asked for input on my personal Facebook page. I have been researching affordable vinyl plank flooring reviews for months. 10 of the Best Vinyl Plank Flooring Reviews From a Homeowner

#LOWES PORCELAIN TILE PLUS#

I have researched affordable vinyl plank flooring for months and want to share my findings with you, plus the line we decided to put on our concrete slab in the basement. This post shares affordable vinyl plank flooring reviews from a homeowner perspective.

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