LVP flooring brands for buy and hold

LVP flooring brands for buy and hold

Ellenwood, GA · Member since 2016 · 267 posts · 70 votes

Good day All. I'm having a dilemma choosing LVP flooring for a buy and hold remodel that will ultimately be a Personal Care Home in Georgia..

The choices are Traffic Master LVP @$1.78/sqft, Duralux Rigid Core LVP $1.58/sqft (sale price cut from $2.29) and Lifeproof LVP @$2.78/sqft.

Based on the product features, warranty, etc I'm leaning towards Lifeproof which is sold exclusively by HD.

Any seasoned floor experts out there that can weigh in?

BTW, price is definitely a factor.

Traffic Master covers 24sqft per case for $42.95

Duralux covers 21.41sqft for 33.83

Lifeproof covers 20.06 sqft for $55.76

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Rental Property Investor · Boise, ID · Member since 2015 · 7 posts · 6 votes
5y

@Wendy Smith. I've used lifeproof before and would definitely use it again. It's easy to install, and it feels solid under your feet. I can't speak on durability as it's only been about a year, but so far it's holding up.

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  • Rental Property Investor · Boise, ID · Member since 2015 · 7 posts · 6 votes
    5y

    @Wendy Smith. I've used lifeproof before and would definitely use it again. It's easy to install, and it feels solid under your feet. I can't speak on durability as it's only been about a year, but so far it's holding up.

  • Rental Property Investor · Brownsville, TX · Member since 2019 · 60 posts · 33 votes
    5y

    I've been using all kinds of vinyl tile in rentals for many years. They all last a long time, even peel and stick work very well. You have less expensive options at $.97 per sq ft at Home Depot that will last many years. 

  • Investor · Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2016 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    5y

    @Wendy Smith I’ve been using LifeProof in all my rental renos over the past few years and have been very happy with it. It’s more expensive, but is thicker and has a thicker wear layer. In one case it was severely scratched when the oven was installed, and though the scratch is noticeable, it blends in and is the same color, so we decided to not even replace that board.

  • Ellenwood, GA · Member since 2016 · 267 posts · 70 votes
    5y

    @Charles Large Thank you. Yes they do have but it's the closest match to the already exisiting flooring. Also it's the color and features I was looking at. So is it that all LVP is waterproof, and scratch resilient?

  • Rental Property Investor · Brownsville, TX · Member since 2019 · 60 posts · 33 votes
    5y

    Just stay away from the shiny flooring. I prefer the ones that look like wood in gray tones. 

  • Ellenwood, GA · Member since 2016 · 267 posts · 70 votes
    5y

    Thanks Charles. I too like the wood looking but more of a light brown with red tinge hence my Oak Trail being at the pricey end. The grays I'm not a fan of, they scream investor and I want a softer look in the home. 

  • Member since 2018 · 234 posts · 44 votes
    2y

    what is the thickness you recommend? For my rental, I am thinking but not sure of how thick lvp needs to be?

    Also do you have to use moisture barrier below? And do you do whole house or just living areas/ bath and other places carpet?

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